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Travellers' Light Backpackers LodgevsBorneo Backpackers
Both Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge and Borneo Backpackers are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Borneo Backpackers ranks slightly better than Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge. Borneo Backpackers ranks #6 in Kota Kinabalu with approval from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Lot 19, Lorong Dewan, Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
From $0/night
"Only a few rooms here, but they’re spick and span." Full review
"A small and very quiet place tucked up against the KK hill, with cosy doubles and decent six-bed dorms. There’s a small terrace at the back where you can talk, smoke or just relax."
Borneo Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
No.24 Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu 88801, Malaysia
From $35/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"An excellent hostel above Borneo 1945 café in Australia Place."
"Turquoise and chic with Hoi An lanterns, choice art, wood floors, and an excellent cafe down below firing up Asian fusion cuisine, this is one of KK's best backpacker haunts." Full review