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The Jesselton HotelvsTravellers' Light Backpackers Lodge
Both The Jesselton Hotel and Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Jesselton Hotel scores slightly higher than Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge. The Jesselton Hotel scores 76 with approval from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
The Jesselton Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
69 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $37/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The oldest hotel in KK doesn't need to manufacture character – it fairly drips it, in a dignified if dated way... There's also a very good restaurant, coffee shop, business centre and red London cab." Full review
Rough Guide "A combination of colonial-era charm and a central location make this hard to beat and, as elsewhere in KK, promotional prices are often on offer."
Fodor's "This hotel—established in 1954—proudly celebrates the city's past with colonial details throughout. ... The central location is this old-timer's best asset." Full review
Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Lot 19, Lorong Dewan, Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Only a few rooms here, but they’re spick and span." Full review
Rough Guide "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."
