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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
City centre hostel, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market

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Restaurant
Point of interest
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Airport pick-up service
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Room options

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centre Point - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Likas Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 18 min drive
  • Kawang Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Melanian 3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong - ‬2 min walk

About this property

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 1:00 PM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • 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

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport pick-up from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 27.00 per room (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 20.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs MYR 10.00 (one-way)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

Also known as

X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel
X-Plorer Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The charge is MYR 27.00 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
What is there to do at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Gaya Street Sunday Market (1-min walk) and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal (10-min walk), along with Anjung Samudera (0.8 mi) and Centre Point (0.8 mi).
What's the area around X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel like?
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 1-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 7 minutes' walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.6

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Locked out of room after shower
The lock on the 8-bedded doem room was damaged & it took 10 mins to ooen the door on 2 occassions. The technician or employee was away for 2 days. On the 3rd day the lock failed & lock had to be broken in after 3 different people tried for over 1 hour to ooen the door using the key.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Peeping Tom!!
Dirty hotel, room with poor maintainance. I dont expect it to be 2 or 3 star experience but at least descent but this is worse Caught one "unidentified man", hotel guess i believe (Locals) trying to take a peek into our Bathroom while me an my fiancee had our shower at the common shower room Will never stay here again!!
Leslley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel in the city of Kota Kinabalu
The room was clean and value for money. The cleanliness and tidiness of the common area and corridor can be improve. e.g The sink was full of dirty mugs, not wash from morning. Water containers left in the corridors outside the guest rooms.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Easy to find food & center place.
good place to stay. Shopping can be done by walking distance. easy to find food & other shop
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Strategic location
Nice location in the city center.. most interesting places are just a walk away
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

No frills hotel
Price is cheap, no daily Housekeeping
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel
Really nice hotel based on our budget trip last week. Just the Aircond so slow, but it do not effect me, because we are out on noon. just come back on nite. So for, this hotel is so suitable for Budget hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap hostel close to city centre
Very cheap! Friendy staff. Nice balcony as the "common area". Close to city centre and "Sunday Markets". Smelly hostel, but so was the city a bit here and there. Only two toilets with small showers for everyone to share. Towels were washed, but has lots of hair residuals from other guests.
Verified Hotels.com guest review