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# Escape Backpackers KK

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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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

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

Good

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen

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3+ beds

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### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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### Shared Dormitory, Women only

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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## About the area

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, Escape Backpackers KK is in the entertainment district and by the ocean. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Imago Shopping Mall and Local Fruits Market. Water World Theme Park and Orchid De Villa are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602)

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

### What's nearby

- ![Kota Kinabalu Waterfront showing general coastal views, boating and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924118/044a4675-ffff-410b-b3bb-535ba66b8eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Centre Point  
1 min walk \- 0.1 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 Intl. Airport (BKI)  
14 min drive

### Restaurants

- Seng Hing Coffee Shop  
2 min walk
- Restoran Mohideen  
2 min walk
- City Food Corner  
2 min walk
- Kedai Ikan Bakar Daifa  
3 min walk
- Kedai Kopi Kim Hing Lee (金興利茶室)  
2 min walk

## About this property

### Escape Backpackers KK

Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall

 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:

- Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Escape Backpackers KK offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 

Other amenities include: 

- Showers and hair dryers
- 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 transportation

- No onsite 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
- Smoking not allowed

## 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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

### 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 up, 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

Cribs (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

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## Reviews

## Escape Backpackers KK Reviews

7.6

### Good

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### 7.6

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Location

### 9.0

Staff & service

### 7.6

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

3

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

1

## Reviews

### 6/10 Okay

#### Elise

Dec 19, 2024

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.

##### Elise

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

Oct 14, 2019

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。

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

### 10/10 Excellent

#### tzu chun

Apr 10, 2019

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

##### tzu chun

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

### 2/10 Terrible

#### Verified traveller

Apr 4, 2019

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..

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Tereza

Jan 26, 2019

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

#### Vynikající snídaně, milý personal

Personal je ❤️❤️ A snídaně vynikající 

##### Tereza

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

Jan 12, 2018

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! 

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

### 8/10 Good

#### Merini

Apr 1, 2019

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

##### Merini

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019