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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Map
1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • KK Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Centre Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mad Ben Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biru Biru Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mizumizu Coffee - ‬1 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), smoke-free property and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets

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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
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of MYR 30 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 27.00 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 10.00 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

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?

Checkout 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

4/10 Poor

POH AUN

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.

2/10 Terrible

Leslley, Sarawak

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Sabah

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.

8/10 Good

Pari, Klang

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

6/10 Okay

nik, kelantan,malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Strategic location

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

4/10 Poor

SIN PENG, Singapore

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

No frills hotel

Price is cheap, no daily Housekeeping

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.

8/10 Good

spade, Shah Alam

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.