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$38133 Jalan Gaya , Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia
174 reviews
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Free wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
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 $38. 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 174 glowing reviews from fellow travelers, itâs 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 thatâs 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, youâll be ready to tackle everything from island hopping to urban sightseeing. And if youâve got your smartphone handy, snap a few pictures of your breakfast spreadâthanks 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 doesnât stop at your doorstepâit's only just beginning!
Closest airports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
3.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
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Standard, City View
1 Double Bed
120 sqft
City view
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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Standard Double City View
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
120 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
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Standard Double Room without View
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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, Triple
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
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Family Room - 3 Pax
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Dormitory, 10 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
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Bidet
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Dormitory, 4 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
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Shower
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Family, Quadruple
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
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Standard, Triple, City View
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
City view
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Dormitory, 10 Bed, Single Use
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1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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174 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Fatin
8.2
August 2024
The location was perfect. Within walking distance to thee Jesselton Jetty with plenty of food options around. It was also within walking distance to the market for local handicraft. The hostel is just a 10 minute drive from the airport and was easily reached via grab. Besides that, you can also order grab food delivery from many different locations easily from the hostel. Breakfast was simple, toast and eggs, good for a quick start to the day. Bonus point, there were cute kittens at the common area!
The walls were very, very thin. I chose a private room with shared bathroom, but at some points it felt like I was in a shared dorm because you could hear almost everything. But for the price point, you cant really complain. Besides that, my room was on the third floor, which is totally fine, but it was not fun climbing up the stairs with my 20kg backpack.
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 KKďź
The bed might need to have a deeper cleaning dim light for the room, might need to have extra lighting for the room
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.
PaweĹ
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 :)
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 donât know how to shut their doors properly.
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.
Attractions
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)
0.2miSignal Hill Observatory Platform
0.3miKota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
0.9miSabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)
1miNorth Borneo Railway
1.3miSabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)
1.5miGaya Island (Pulau Gaya)
4.1miTunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)
4.4miManukan Island (Pulau Manukan)
4.9miSapi Island (Pulau Sapi)
5miMonsopiad Cultural Village
6.4miMari Mari Cultural Village
8.7miAttractions
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)
0.2miSignal Hill Observatory Platform
0.3miKota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
0.9miSabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)
1miNorth Borneo Railway
1.3miSabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)
1.5miGaya Island (Pulau Gaya)
4.1miTunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)
4.4miManukan Island (Pulau Manukan)
4.9miSapi Island (Pulau Sapi)
5miMonsopiad Cultural Village
6.4miMari Mari Cultural Village
8.7miAirports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
3.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Desk
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
View
City view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
Reservations
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+1 (888) 385-8465Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
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