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Jesselton Cabin - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in the heart of Kota Kinabalu

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Children's area
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Private kitchenette
Private Room (Fan) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Fan
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room (Fan) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room (Fan)

Highlights

Fan
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room (Air-Cond) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room (Air-Cond)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive
  • Kawang Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Italy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kee Hiong Bak Kut Teh 奇香肉骨茶 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Jesselton Cabin - Hostel

Jesselton Cabin - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Kota Kinabalu.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Also known as

North Borneo Cabin
North Borneo Cabin Kota Kinabalu
North Borneo Kota Kinabalu
North Borneo Cabin Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Jesselton Cabin Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Cabin Hostel
Jesselton Cabin Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Cabin
Jesselton Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel and nearby?
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel has an arcade.
What's the area around Jesselton Cabin - Hostel like?
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 2-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 4 minutes' walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍
Nur, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kota Kuntabola
Locale excellent, walking distance to 3 mall's, open market right outside my room. Staff very pleasant
Eric, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Marita, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

i like because the concept is really like bag packers style
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Exceeded my expectation!
You get what you paid for. Great for backpackers. Not for the picky travellers. Cheap, amazing local food everywhere! The staff are accommodating, especially Ms. Kathy.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I stayed there for only day time, its cheap but I'd better pay a bit more and go other places.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Jesselton cabin
The staff was the best part, they were lovely. The hotel however was under some renovations and wasn't too nice or clean. The location was also really good. The other thing is that I booked online and it was called Jesselton cabin but when I got there it was the north Borneo cabin and so I searched for a very long time.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

A lot of dust in Dormitory room. Good location and not far from Airport bus station.
Verified CheapTickets guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pretty average
This hostel was ok. Nothing special but not bad. We had a double room on the first floor. It was a large room but pretty basic. The downside was you had to walk through the shared lounge and breakfast area to get to the shower and toilet. I would also say when we were there it was just guys staying and so my wife felt a little uncomfortable when they were all in the lounge and she needed to use the shower. It wasn't a particularly friendly hostel but we might have been unlucky. The wifi was a bit pitchy but ok, the toast for breakfast was pretty good, the staff were helpful if you asked specific questions and location was ok for getting around town. The shower was also pretty naff. It's not bad but when we returned to KK we chose to stay somewhere else.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

North Borneo Cabin
Good
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good on a thight budget
Good value for the money. Great staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good basic hostel has what you need for the price
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location helpfull staff basic but fine breakfast hot showers overall would defently stay again
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great location, clean facilities, helpfull staff,basic breakfast. Sunday mornings can't get a lay in as Sunday market is set up very early on this street. Owner let us leave our luggage for 3 days while we went on a moped to the tip of Borneo with no charge, great place to stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Definitely for backpackers on a budget
We arrived late after a long day travelling. First impressions were not great. The hostel is on the first floor up some steps and is run down. We were shown our room on the first floor which was off the main lounge where it was pretty noisy with people drinking. We were so tired and wanted to sleep so we asked for another room and were given one upstairs. The room was so much worse but at least it was quieter that first night. Note all of the rooms in this hostel are off social areas which are very noisy both nights even with ear plugs our sleep was disturbed by guests. The hostel is very run down and needs refurb. The bathrooms feel grimy even though I saw the cleaner giving them a very thorough clean. Internet is not great but air con worked well. The second floor could do with some more sinks because at busy times you sometimes had to wait. We couldn't wait to leave this hostel and I'm not sure why it scores so highly.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Definitely worth the prize!
Friendly staff, cozy little plaze, no complaints whatsoever.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for the price!
Great value for this price! Friendly staff, great location, walking distance from Jesselpoint ferry terminal. They also organise trips.
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8/10 Very Good

Perfect place for budget travelers.
I had a good time at North Borneo Cabin. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also good, can walk to jetty.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay in NB Cabin
I have been to different Hostels in Gaya and It is so far my best experience. The rooms and people are quite nice. The common area is large. The location is very good and convenient with cheap food and easy access to the city. The staff is helpful and I was happy to get a good price to climb Mt Kinabalu. I definitely recommend this place.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice place to stay in KK
great place to stay, to meet other travelers and to chat with the family who runs that place. location is absolutely convenient with restaurants right in front of the door and a supermarket 3min away. only thing I didnt like were the beds, wasnt really confy due to thin matrasses
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10/10 Exceptional

Cosy vibes & friendly staff
It has been a short stay, but I loved it. You feel well there, and the super friendly staff and vibe account a lot for it. I enjoyed meeting the staff and sharing stories of Borneo. Lockers + Breakfast + Tea/Coffee + Storage room + Easy 24h check in/out. I honestly recommend. Thank you Jesselton Cabin. A French backpacker.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not go
please dont expect anything. cheap is cheap 샤워실에서 소변냄새 나요. 비추
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8/10 Very Good

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