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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

2 stars
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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From
RM 68
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Great
20 reviews
Mon 27/5
-
Tue 28/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
RM 68
Deluxe room
RM 68
Standard Room
RM 90

About X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Xplorer Backpacker offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Xplorer Backpacker include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Latest deals for X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

Mon 27/5
Tue 28/5
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
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1 queen bed
Double room
1 double bed
bed type unknown
Standard Room
bed type unknown
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bed type unknown

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beauty salon
  • Gift shop
  • Air-conditioned

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Window
  • Quiet street view
  • Family rooms
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Things to do

  • Beauty salon
  • Gift shop
  • Scuba diving

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Services and conveniences

  • Mini-market on site
  • 24-hour front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Reviews of X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.2
Very GoodBased on 20 verified guest reviews
7.9Families
4.5Couples
8.7Solo
9.0Friends

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Location

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

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market43 m
  • Atkinson Clock Tower143 m
  • KK Esplanade315 m
  • Signal Hill Observatory Platform358 m
  • Suria Sabah383 m
  • Pasar Besar Kota Kinabalu0.4 km
  • Jesselton Point0.7 km
  • Centre Point Sabah0.8 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre1.6 km
  • Muzium Sabah2.6 km
  • Sutera Harbour2.7 km
  • Masjid Negeri Sabah2.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

Low season

September

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

RM 76
Cheapest month to stay with an average 11% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 22% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

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Top tips for your stay at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and July.
  • The cheapest price a room at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was RM 93, while the most expensive was RM 93.
  • How long should you stay at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

  • Where is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel located?

    X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is located at 1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, 1.1 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Gaya Street Sunday Market is the closest landmark to X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.

  • Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel from the airport?

    X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is 6.6 km from Kota Kinabalu. X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is 118.6 km from Labuan.

  • How does KAYAK find such great X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel in Kota Kinabalu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to city centre

1.1 km

Nearest airport

Kota Kinabalu

Distance to airport

6.9 km