X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

In the heart of Kota Kinabalu, steps from the lively Gaya Street Sunday Market and a short walk to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. You're also close to Atkinson Clock Tower, Wisma Merdeka, KK Esplanade and the waterfront — Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is roughly 9 km away.

A no-frills, social backpacker hostel with air-conditioned guestrooms and shared bathrooms (showers and bidets; hair dryers available). Common spaces include a living room, a cozy balcony/mini-garden area for hanging out, and a small library — ideal for budget travelers and backpackers looking for central, friendly digs.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property, a TV in the common area, an on-site hair salon, tour and ticket assistance, and a reception hall. Practical perks include luggage storage, laundry/dry cleaning services, and airport shuttle service for a surcharge during limited hours — plus nearby markets and ferry links to island tours to wake up to the city’s buzzy market mornings.

Useful services for travellers: luggage storage, laundry/dry cleaning and a reception desk that helps book excursions and transfers. Staff speak English and can arrange an airport shuttle (surcharge, limited hours).