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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Sandakan with a rooftop terrace

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This welcoming Sandakan hostel sits in the city center, combining comfort with practicality. The rooftop terrace offers sweeping panoramic views - an ideal spot to relax while the helpful staff provides tour assistance and takes care of luggage storage needs.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block HS-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Jalan Pryer, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

What's nearby

  • Sandakan Harbour Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Agnes Keith House - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sandakan Rainforest Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre - 31 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hai Goreng Goreng
  • ‪Apple Food And Drinking - ‬3 min walk
  • Tasty Drink House
  • ‪Balin Roofgarden Bar & Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Makan King Cheong - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Property highlights
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens and housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.0 per stay

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

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
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sandakan Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sandakan Backpackers Hostel located?

Situated in Sandakan, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sandakan Harbour Mall and Sandakan Heritage Trail. St Michael's & All Angels Church and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hellful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Decent

Decent hostel, great location, basic facilities, nice wall art.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel, with friendly staff and a comfy bed. Help yourself breakfast was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

All good - would return again.

Very good stay. Friendly reception staff and clean rooms that were a good size. Hot water for the showers and a varied breakfast. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Good location! Rooms were clean. Lovely atmosphere :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel, beautiful artwork everywhere and the sunny rooftop had the best atmosphere! It's like a dream hostel, definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Karl-Heinz

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurids

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Christa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019