X-plorer Backpacker
Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Kota Kinabalu, X-plorer Backpacker is a hostel. It sits close to Signal Hill Observatory Tower and Ruins of 3rd oldest building in KK, about 10.5 km from Putatan. The most comfortable time to visit Kota Kinabalu is generally February to April.
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Signal Hill Observatory Tower0.4 km
- Ruins of 3rd oldest building in KK0.4 km
- Sunset0.5 km
- 阿里王 Aliwang1.0 km
- Colonial Christian Cemetery1.3 km
- Arapaima Tank1.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (BKI) — 6.4 km → all hotels near BKI
- Nearest station
- Putatan — 10.5 km
- Nearest beach
- Pantai Likas — 2.9 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
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to X-plorer Backpacker?
From X-plorer Backpacker, the nearest station, Putatan, is about 10.5 km away; Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is around 6.4 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is X-plorer Backpacker from the beach?
The nearest beach, Pantai Likas, is about 2.9 km from X-plorer Backpacker in a straight line.
Does X-plorer Backpacker have wifi?
Yes — X-plorer Backpacker offers free wi-fi.
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