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8.3

184 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

133 Jalan Gaya , Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Welcome to Akinabalu Youth Hostel, the perfect budget-friendly oasis located just 0.6mi from the buzzing heart of Kota Kinabalu! Kick off your Malaysian adventure with rates starting from an astonishingly low $11. Nestled at 133 Jalan Gaya, this charming one-star hostel is packed with all the essentials you need, plus a dash of fun. Whether you're a solo traveler, part of a youthful gang or simply looking for affordable comfort, you're in for a treat!

At Akinabalu, breakfast is on the house to fuel your explorations, and with free WiFi, you can share your incredible journey with friends and family back home. Need to get around? Take advantage of the airport shuttle service (just a small fee) or pop by the tour desk for local recommendations and adventures. Feel right at home with air-conditioned rooms, and enjoy the convenience of 24-hour front desk service, ensuring your stay is smooth sailing from check-in to check-out.

Catering to your needs is a breeze at Akinabalu Youth Hostel! With 184 glowing reviews from fellow travelers, it’s clear that guests love the cozy amenities, including non-smoking rooms and parking options (available at extra charges). Come experience the vibrant spirit of Kota Kinabalu while kicking back at an affordably chic hostel that’s tailored for the young and the young at heart!

After soaking up the sun and the sights in Kota Kinabalu, retreat back to Akinabalu Youth Hostel, where a lively atmosphere and friendly faces are just waiting to welcome you! Your home away from home features a variety of sleeping arrangements, from cozy standard double rooms with stunning city views to spacious dormitories, perfect for making new friends. Family-sized accommodations are also available for those traveling with little ones, ensuring that everyone has a snug spot to recharge after a busy day of adventures.

At Akinabalu, every morning kicks off with a complimentary breakfast that will energize you for a day of exploration. Whether you fancy a classic toast and jam or some local delicacies, you’ll be ready to tackle everything from island hopping to urban sightseeing. And if you’ve got your smartphone handy, snap a few pictures of your breakfast spread—thanks to the free WiFi, your friends will be envying your travels in no time!

Need help planning an exciting day? The hostel's tour desk is there to guide you on the best local gems, making it super easy to discover hidden treasures in the area. Plus, the airport shuttle service takes the stress out of your arrival and departure, getting you to and from the airport hassle-free. Embrace the communal spirit of Akinabalu Youth Hostel, where the fun doesn’t stop at your doorstep—it's only just beginning!

Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

3.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Rooms

Family Room ( 3 Adults ) in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Family, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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The air-conditioned family room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.

Triple Room with City View in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Standard, Triple, City View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

City view

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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The air-conditioned triple room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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This bed in dormitory room has air conditioning and guests have access to the shared bathroom.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Dormitory, 10 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

Bed in 4-Beds Mixed Dormitory Room in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

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Standard, 1 Bed, City View

115 sqft

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The air-conditioned double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family, Quadruple

130 sqft

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The air-conditioned family room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 3 beds.

Standard Double Room with City View in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Standard, City View

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

City view

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

+

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Standard Double Room with no View in Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

Bidet

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Family

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Guest reviews

8.3

184 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Alice

8.2

December 2023

All the facilities are sufficient for a basic travel like the lobby area very much since its perfectly cosy with comfortable interior design with warm hearted services simple breakfast with home-like infrastructure would recommend for solo or family travellers convenience and perfect shots for the gaya night markets and gaya sunday market with walking-distance shoplots a highly recommend stay at KK!

The bed might need to have a deeper cleaning dim light for the room, might need to have extra lighting for the room

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Laura

10

April 2024

Located right on Gaya street, you can take food from the night market and eat it very chill at the hostel. It has an awesome super comfy common area and their TV offers netflix. It is walking distance to a bus stop that takes you to Kinabalu park, also to the Jesselton port to go to the islands and to everywhere else in the center.

The only thing that doesn't work that great is the wifi, like you couldn't have a meeting online at the rooms. But you might at the common room.

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Paweł

9.1

April 2023

Everything was good. Nice common space, fully equipped kitchen, some basic breakfast. Bathrooms were clean. Room was basic, but very clean and has a great ventilation. Location is just perfect. It was a nice stay, we even had prolonged it by 2 days.

Breakfast could be a little better, now it's just toast, 1 egg per person, jam, instant noodles and instant coffee - but really can't complain for that price. We were buying something extra at the market each day and getting it's warmed up in the morning :)

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Simone

9.1

July 2023

Has a big sharing space. The bathroom is clean and big enough. Water pressure is fine. Offers basic breakfast such as toast, boiled eggs, instant noodles, coffee, tea etc.

The floor does not allow slipper so when the floor was mopped, got to walk carefully. Space between lower bunk bed and the upper one is small so often bang the head. Had night market for two nights during the stay, it is a bit noisy because night market is just downstair.

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Calley

8.2

October 2022

Big rooms. Big common space and many cards, games, books for leisure activities. Strategic location, Gaya street night market is just downstairs.

Biggest disappointment is parking fees are not free as stated in the page. Shampoo and bath gel not provided. Very low water pressure (depends on time). Rm50 Deposit needed. Advice not to pick a room facing the Gaya street on Friday/ Saturday as my room stink of BBQ smell from the night market below.

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Rebecca

10

October 2023

The hostel was clean and in an excellent location however it was the staff that made our stay. I became ill and had to have an ambulance called and the staff were so good with helping me and making sure I was looked after. We extended our stay with them for an additional week to recover and they were so accommodating and helpful.

Nothing

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Jana

9.1

April 2023

I recommend staying at the hostel if you want to try special kinds of street food, since it is located next to the night market. On sunday morning takes another market place, also next to the hostel, where you can buy animals and clothes. I found the atmosphere welcoming and calm.

At the evenings in the weekend the hostel was loud due to it's central location next to the night market.

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Bellinda

10

November 2023

Very strategic location, easy to find food outlets, all in walking distance, very cozy common space to chill and you can make your own coffee/tea, you can also watch tv at the common area, they also provide wifi. The bathroom and toilets are always clean.

Noises from other guests who don’t know how to shut their doors properly.

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Nana

8.2

January 2022

perfect location

(30/01/2022) Please let the in-house guest know way earlier (before c/in) if u don’t provide breakfast as mentioned in apps ☺️

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Yap

10

September 2023

Location is close to a simple night market, many restaurants that open until late, fast food chains. Breakfast is provided but is simple: toast with butter and jam, one hard boiled egg, and free hot drink. Booked a room for 3, nothing to complain about. Beds and room were clean, aircon worked fine.

Points of Interest Around Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Attractions

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

0.2mi

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

0.3mi

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

0.9mi

Sabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)

1mi

North Borneo Railway

1.3mi

Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)

1.5mi

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya)

4.1mi

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

4.4mi

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan)

4.9mi

Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi)

5mi

Monsopiad Cultural Village

6.4mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.7mi

Amenities of Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Stay rules - Akinabalu Youth Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property