X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

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Located close to Gaya Street Sunday Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provides a hair salon, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Located in Kota Kinabalu, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is in the city center. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Sutera Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gaya Street Sunday Market and Centre Point. Check out an event or a game at Likas Stadium, and consider making time for Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.
    Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • KK Plaza
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Point
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    6 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Coconut 太子椰
    2 min walk
  • Kedai Kopi Melanian 3
    2 min walk
  • Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室
    1 min walk
  • Mizumizu Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam
    2 min walk

About this property

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

  • Hostel near Gaya Street Sunday Market
  • Located close to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Centre Point, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provides a hair salon, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • A reception hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Frequently asked questions

Is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of MYR 27.00 per room applies.

Where is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Anjung Samudera and Centre Point are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

5.6

5.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Easy to find food & center place.

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Strategic location

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

4/10 Poor

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

No frills hotel

Price is cheap, no daily Housekeeping
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

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.