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Borneo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Hallway
Free on-the-go breakfast
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 of 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 of 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk
  • Centre Point - 18 min walk
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive
  • Kawang Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mizumizu Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪October Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biru Biru Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Borneo Backpackers

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Borneo Backpackers. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Biru Biru, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Special features

Dining

Biru Biru - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in after 6 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of 50-percent of room rate
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Borneo Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hostel
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Borneo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Does Borneo Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Borneo Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Borneo Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Borneo Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Borneo Backpackers?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Borneo Backpackers and nearby?
Borneo Backpackers has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Borneo Backpackers?
Yes, Biru Biru offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Borneo Backpackers like?
Borneo Backpackers is a short 1-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 7 minutes' walk from Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Fatimah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love it. This is a really nice backpackers’ hostel and very clean indeed. The price is also very affordable
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Passing through KK
A nice little hostel. Had a private room. Small but clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay there again.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Awesome
Had amazing stay. The stuff is very friendly and its confortable serounding
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Toilet is dirty
The room is nice. A queen bed with a dressing table and chair. But theres no hook to hang clothes or towels. The toilet bowl is quite dirty when i first came in. Theres like people's business "stain". If it cleans with clorox or at least brush it off it would be nice. The staff is not as quite friendly as i thought.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hip and groovy place for world travelers
This place has a good vibe. Lots of world travelers to talk to and even locals come to hang in the cafe. Plenty of space in lounge around too. And the location is convenient for many things including the Sunday market. The owners hooked us up with an awesome 3-day tour deep in the jungle (via sticky rice travel). Very memorable and the only way to really experience the interior.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chambre propre. Sanitaires impeccables. Espace commun agréable.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lokasi tidak jauh dr pasar. Mudah
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice and cozy little bacpacker hostel. Location is great!
Rami, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

良い。
建物は古いけど掃除もされていて、天井が高く、味のある感じで、なかなかおしゃれだと思います。1階のバーも、ライブしてたりしてて雰囲気良いです。ただうるさいと眠れない人には泊まらないほうがいいです。 客層は私以外にアジア人は見かけませんでした。共用スペースのソファに虫がいるみたいで、痒くなりました。
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

周辺に色々そろっている
エアコンもあり快適でした。 周辺に食堂や銀行や案内所もありとても便利です。 ただ一階がバーになっているので夜遅くまで騒がしかったです。
Verified Expedia guest review