Title: X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=9649505&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market ## Photo gallery for X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel ![Restaurant - X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9649600/9649505/e3e8bfa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living room - X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9649600/9649505/352f5a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared fridge, microwave - X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9649600/9649505/4a6f6060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9649600/9649505/4696d63c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9649600/9649505/435ae4a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 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[Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) [View more Hostels in Kota Kinabalu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hostels.d602-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.98336%2C116.07685&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e9kKT-WGtfuQs-aybVJPU1g355M=) 1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000 ### What's nearby - ![Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602/a049b520-b0e4-4675-85ef-6c68f6822f0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Gaya Street Sunday Market 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Kota Kinabalu Central Market 6 min walk \- 0.6 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 Intl. Airport (BKI) 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), a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises - Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage - A reception hall Room features All guestrooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite 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 - Smoking not allowed ## 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 Cribs (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 X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel X-Plorer Backpackers Kota Kinabalu X-Plorer Backpackers X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Kota Kinabalu X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel? ### Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Reviews 5.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.6 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 6.4 Staff & service ### 4.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### POH AUN Apr 27, 2018 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. ##### POH AUN ### 2/10 Terrible #### Leslley, Sarawak Aug 4, 2017 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!! ##### Leslley Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joanne, Sabah Dec 24, 2016 #### 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. ##### Joanne ### 8/10 Good #### Pari, Klang Nov 26, 2016 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 ##### Pari ### 6/10 Okay #### nik, kelantan,malaysia Aug 31, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Strategic location Nice location in the city center.. most interesting places are just a walk away ##### nik ### 4/10 Poor #### SIN PENG, Singapore Apr 27, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No frills hotel Price is cheap, no daily Housekeeping ##### SIN PENG ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jan 23, 2016 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. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### spade, Shah Alam Jan 22, 2015 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. ##### spade