No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
What's nearby
Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Centre Point - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 14 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
Putatan Station - 17 min drive
Kawang Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - 1 min walk
Restaurant Keng Wan Hing - 2 min walk
Mizumizu Coffee - 2 min walk
October Coffee House - 1 min walk
Biru Biru Cafe & Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Borneo Backpackers
Borneo Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Biru Biru, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Library
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Special features
Dining
Biru Biru – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in after 6 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 per cent of room rate
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Borneo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kota Kinabalu
Frequently asked questions
Does Borneo Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Borneo Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Borneo Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Borneo Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Borneo Backpackers?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Borneo Backpackers and nearby?
Borneo Backpackers has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Borneo Backpackers?
Yes, Biru Biru offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Borneo Backpackers like?
Borneo Backpackers is a short 1-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 7 minutes' walk from Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
Borneo Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
21 March 2020
Fatimah
Fatimah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 January 2020
Muhammad
Muhammad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2019
I love it. This is a really nice backpackers’ hostel and very clean indeed. The price is also very affordable
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 December 2018
Passing through KK
A nice little hostel. Had a private room. Small but clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay there again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 2017
Awesome
Had amazing stay. The stuff is very friendly and its confortable serounding
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 March 2017
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.
lover traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 March 2017
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.