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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market

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Located close to Gaya Street Sunday Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provides a hair salon, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mad Ben Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biru Biru Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mizumizu Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Gaya Street Sunday Market
Located close to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Centre Point, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provides a hair salon, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of MYR 30 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 27.00 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 10.00 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 20.0 per night

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of MYR 27.00 per room applies.

Where is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Anjung Samudera and Centre Point are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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