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Borneo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Bar (on property)
Hallway
Exterior
Hallway
Free on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, KK Plaza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 of 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kota Kinabalu

At Borneo Backpackers you'll be within steps of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower. Highlights at this hostel include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Biru Biru, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. On-the-go breakfast is available for free. .Near this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hostel, you'll find Imago Shopping Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • KK Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centre Point - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪October Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biru Biru Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mizumizu Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Borneo Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, near Imago Shopping Mall
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Borneo Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kota Kinabalu hostel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Borneo Backpackers offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Biru Biru

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee: 50-per cent of room rate for check-in after 6 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in after 6 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Borneo Backpackers?

Borneo Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Borneo Backpackers?

Yep, Borneo Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Borneo Backpackers?

The closest beach to Borneo Backpackers is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (7.3 km).

Does Borneo Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, free on-the-go breakfast is served at Borneo Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Borneo Backpackers?

No, Borneo Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Borneo Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Borneo Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Borneo Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Borneo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Fatimah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it. This is a really nice backpackers’ hostel and very clean indeed. The price is also very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Passing through KK

A nice little hostel. Had a private room. Small but clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Had amazing stay. The stuff is very friendly and its confortable serounding

4/10 Poor

lover traveller, NS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Cameron, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre. Sanitaires impeccables. Espace commun agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lokasi tidak jauh dr pasar. Mudah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Rami

Liked: Staff & service
Nice and cozy little bacpacker hostel. Location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

akko, 日本

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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。