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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for going out. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the mountain views while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free parking and laundry facilities, as well as barbecue grills. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries, and TVs. Ranau Backpackers Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. Happy Garden Resort - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Mount Kinabalu National Park. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Mountain resthouse - Located within a 5-minute walk of Mount Kinabalu National Park. Property features include free WiFi and free parking.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 72°F. The rainiest months in Ranau are May, November, June, and January, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore the area around Ranau. Get out into nature with places like Poring Hot Spring, Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, and Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance. Additional attractions include Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, Mount Kinabalu National Park, and Kundasang War Memorial.

Keep this information about transit options in Ranau on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), 45.4 mi (73.1 km) from the city center.