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Borneo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Kickstart your day with to-go breakfast and connect with fellow adventurers on the rooftop terrace in downtown Kota Kinabalu's cultural hub.

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Borneo Backpackers, in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, offers to-go breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden for relaxation after dining at Biru Biru restaurant. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a library, and tour assistance from highly praised staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, is home to Borneo Backpackers. Atkinson Clock Tower and Petagas War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.
    Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • KK Plaza
    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 Intl. Airport (BKI)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Borneo Backpackers

Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall
At Borneo Backpackers, you can look forward to free to-go breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Biru Biru, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Borneo Backpackers feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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-percent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Borneo Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Borneo Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Borneo Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Borneo Backpackers located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Atkinson Clock Tower, and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Merdeka Square are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Borneo Backpackers Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

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。

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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。

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