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Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Kota Kinabalu, Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge is a hostel. The hostel is close to Signal Hill Observatory Tower and Ruins of 3rd oldest building in KK, about 10.6 km from Putatan. The most comfortable time to visit Kota Kinabalu is generally February to April.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Signal Hill Observatory Tower0.2 km
  • Ruins of 3rd oldest building in KK0.3 km
  • Sunset0.5 km
  • 阿里王 Aliwang1.1 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre1.3 km
  • Arapaima Tank1.3 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 118 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics🚌 3 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (BKI) 6.6 km → all hotels near BKI
Nearest station
Putatan10.6 km
Nearest beach
Pantai Likas2.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 31.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
MYR
Power
Type G plugs · 240 V · 50 Hz

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge?

From Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge, the nearest station, Putatan, is about 10.6 km away; Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is around 6.6 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge from the beach?

The nearest beach, Pantai Likas, is about 2.7 km from Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge in a straight line.

Does Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge have wifi?

Yes — Kinabalu Backpackers Lodge offers free wi-fi.

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