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Escape Backpackers KK

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu's vibrant hostel serves up local cuisine to fuel city adventures, putting travelers right in the middle of the action

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Escape Backpackers KK sits in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, offering travelers a lively base for exploration. Guests start their day with local flavors at breakfast before heading out. The hostel provides in-room WiFi, tour assistance, and a lobby TV in its smoke-free environment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Jalan Sinsuran, Sinsuran Kompleks, Kota Kinabalu, 88000

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • KK Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seng Hing Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Food Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Ikan Bakar Daifa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Happy Muslim - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New Gaya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Escape Backpackers KK

Hostel located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Escape Backpackers KK provides free breakfast (local cuisine) and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Escape Backpackers KK have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Escape Backpackers KK Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Escape Backpackers KK Hostel
Escape Backpackers KK Kota Kinabalu
Escape Backpackers KK Kota Kinabalu
Escape Backpackers KK Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape Backpackers KK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape Backpackers KK?

Escape Backpackers KK doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Escape Backpackers KK?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Escape Backpackers KK?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Escape Backpackers KK located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is steps away from Local Fruits Market, Centre Point and Anjung Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Sedco Square are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Escape Backpackers KK Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je n'avais pas vu que le dortoir est sans fenêtre. Cela me gêne toujours lorsque cela arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

ダニがいなかったら良いと思います。

部屋は割と清潔でスタッフは親切だったが、ダニに咬まれた。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

tzu chun

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

大推薦！

非常讚！ 唯一小小缺點是沒有電梯，以及公共空間沒有冷氣。 但是瑕不掩瑜，很對得起這個價錢了！服務跟早餐比我朋友住的星級酒店還好
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

G.A.G.I.M.A...

첫날 숙박이라 싼데 골랐는데 후기 개뻥같음 이상함 ㅠㅠ 진짜 개더러워서 돌아버리는 줄 그와중에 샤워기가 물이 질질 나오다 말다 해서 씻지도 못함 진짜 개빡침 조식은 쏘쏘..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

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

Vynikající snídaně, milý personal

Personal je ❤️❤️ A snídaně vynikající
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy little spot in the middle of the city

It was kinda tough to figure out where the place was given the small sign and hardly noticeable numbers due to the color choice. But after going up about 4 flights of stairs, comes this cozy little spot in the heart of the city. Air conditioner works fine and the food offered was alright. Just don't forget to bring your own shampoo/soap and towel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Merini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019