Title: Jesselton Cabin - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/e8eb083a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/09334d49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/328740ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/026ed7e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/ac5ea7f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Jesselton Cabin - Hostel is in central Kota Kinabalu, featuring a lively atmosphere with a library and arcade/game room. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, lobby coffee, and secure luggage storage while exploring downtown from this terrace-equipped base. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 25 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 26 - Oct. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7332729&PinnedHotelID=7332729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Private Room (Air-Cond)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/33fb9128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Room (Air-Cond) ### Highlights Air conditioning Ceiling fan In-room safe - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Private Room (Fan) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/c0f96cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Room (Fan) ### Highlights Fan In-room safe - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7340000/7332800/7332729/9e789581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed ### Highlights Ceiling fan In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only ### Highlights Fan In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jesselton-Cabin.h7332729.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jesselton-Cabin.h7332729.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C5.98498%2C116.07770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yCEktGf1kPgafUjVbZ8P4Mj8EHM=) 1st and 2nd Floor, No.74, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000 #### What's nearby - Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Centre Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive - Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Little Italy (Pasta & Pizza Corner) - ‬1 min walk - ‪Kopi Ping Cafe Gaya Street - ‬1 min walk - ‪Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑記肉骨茶) - ‬1 min walk - ‪Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby - A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance - Luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 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 credit card, debit card, or 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as North Borneo Cabin North Borneo Cabin Kota Kinabalu North Borneo Kota Kinabalu North Borneo Cabin Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Jesselton Cabin Hostel Kota Kinabalu Jesselton Cabin Hostel Jesselton Cabin Kota Kinabalu Jesselton Cabin Jesselton Hostel Kota Kinabalu Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Kota Kinabalu Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jesselton Cabin - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Jesselton Cabin - Hostel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is Jesselton Cabin - Hostel located? > Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market, Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Jesselton Cabin - Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8/10 Good #### Nur, Johor Dec 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍 ##### Nur Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cosy vibes & friendly staff It has been a short stay, but I loved it. You feel well there, and the super friendly staff and vibe account a lot for it. I enjoyed meeting the staff and sharing stories of Borneo. Lockers + Breakfast + Tea/Coffee + Storage room + Easy 24h check in/out. I honestly recommend. Thank you Jesselton Cabin. A French backpacker. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric Sep 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kota Kuntabola Locale excellent, walking distance to 3 mall's, open market right outside my room. Staff very pleasant ##### Eric Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Marita May 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Marita Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities i like because the concept is really like bag packers style ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceeded my expectation! You get what you paid for. Great for backpackers. Not for the picky travellers. Cheap, amazing local food everywhere! The staff are accommodating, especially Ms. Kathy. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### mark Jan 26, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not go please dont expect anything. cheap is cheap 샤워실에서 소변냄새 나요. 비추 ##### mark ### 8/10 Good #### HANNA Jan 3, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### HANNA ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEUNGJIN, korea Oct 24, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 퍼펙트!!!! 도미토리말고 룸 이용했는데 룸컨디션도 좋고 시설도 좋고 불편한게 없었음. 편안한 분위기. 아주 잘지냈음. 제셀턴포인트, 선데이마켓, 수리야사바 등 주변 인접지가 좋음. 완전 퍼펙트. 직원들도 매우 친절함. 다음에는 전 일정을 이곳에서 머물것임. ##### SEUNGJIN ### 2/10 Terrible #### Doyoung Oct 6, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I stayed there for only day time, its cheap but I'd better pay a bit more and go other places. ##### Doyoung ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 25, 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### 위치 좋아요! 시설은 그냥 그랬는데 위치가 좋았습니다. 주변에 음식점도 많아요. 여기엔 제셀턴 캐빈이라고 나와있는데 가니까 north borneo cabin이었어요. 그리고 직원이 친절했습니다. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### YLF Aug 18, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 廁所又髒，又臭，又小 房間資訊誤導以為有私人衛浴，結果是公共衛浴，沒見過這麼小的無法轉身的浴室，而且一靠近就臭死了，選別間吧！它靠gaya街的房間還好，如靠大馬路的房,24小時車聲大到會精神分裂，我以為半夜會較安靜，結果還是撐不住臨時要求換房，還好有一間無窗房沒那麼吵 ##### YLF ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 5, 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Jesselton cabin The staff was the best part, they were lovely. The hotel however was under some renovations and wasn't too nice or clean. The location was also really good. The other thing is that I booked online and it was called Jesselton cabin but when I got there it was the north Borneo cabin and so I searched for a very long time. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### hiroshi Jul 27, 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### 毎日の掃除がない 5日間泊まったが、ベッドがくたびれていてへこみ寝にくかった。 ##### hiroshi ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 10, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 가격 대비 매우 만족~교통 편리~ 가격 대비 만족 ~ 직원 모두가 매우 친절하고, 조식으로 주는 식빵이 맛있었습니다~커피 ,쨈, 마아가린, 더운물도 제공해줌 ~주위가 쇼핑센터 , 푸드 센터 모두가 도보로 가능했고,낮에는 공항버스이용도 가능합니다 ~ ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller May 28, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 담배냄새 심함 발코니와 화장실 담배냄새, 방의 선풍기는 먽지가 가득 몹시 더러움 직원들은 친절했음 ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Tm May 18, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 安く泊まりたいなら ファミリールームに泊まりました。レセプションのすぐ目の前の部屋のせいかWi-Fiは好調。バスルーム、トイレは共同で清潔ではなく、下水の匂いがします。シャワー室は手前側のは水、チョロチョロなので、奥の方が良い。スタッフは毎日掃除はしているみたい。部屋は広いが、まぁまぁといった感じ。でもコタキナバルでこの安さは他にあまりないかも。安宿、と割り切るべし。 ##### Tm ### 8/10 Good #### Jonas, Copenhagen May 14, 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great value for money I just stayed one night, but the staff was very helpful in arranging my further tour. I will defintly be back here, when I'm returning to KK ##### Jonas ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller May 10, 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness A lot of dust in Dormitory room. Good location and not far from Airport bus station. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 15, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Toby, uk Mar 24, 2016 #### Pretty average This hostel was ok. Nothing special but not bad. We had a double room on the first floor. It was a large room but pretty basic. The downside was you had to walk through the shared lounge and breakfast area to get to the shower and toilet. I would also say when we were there it was just guys staying and so my wife felt a little uncomfortable when they were all in the lounge and she needed to use the shower. It wasn't a particularly friendly hostel but we might have been unlucky. The wifi was a bit pitchy but ok, the toast for breakfast was pretty good, the staff were helpful if you asked specific questions and location was ok for getting around town. The shower was also pretty naff. It's not bad but when we returned to KK we chose to stay somewhere else. ##### Toby ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Feb 11, 2016 Disliked: Room comfort #### Decent place A great place suiting with price the charged. Toilet and shower room is very clean. I have toast and banana for breakfast! Nyummy!! Coffee was not so great, should provide a slight better taste. Should inform/alert that the dorm is for sharing occupants - males and females in a the same dorm; was shocks at the moments but couldn't ask more as this is the only room available. The so call air-cond room is not cold enough - should do maintenance for it. Good enough, I was in the right spot of the ceiling fan - not bad. The bed frame is a bit old, hence you can hear the sounds whenever you make a move/rolling side to side. A good and friendly as well a helpful staff :) ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 7, 2016 Disliked: Staff & service #### North Borneo Cabin Good ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Daeho, 수원 Jan 22, 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### 커플이 이용하기엔 추천하지 않음, 접근성 최고! 2인실 사용 제셀톤포인트, 선데이마켓, 올드타운커피, 위즈마마데카(환전), 위즈마사바, 수리하사바(쇼핑몰) 접근성 좋음! 샤워실, 화장실 공용. 샤워시설도 잘 되어있고 화장실도 깨끗함. 조식은 식빵에 잼 정도. 에어컨 있는방 사용했으나 조절이 안되어 밤에 너무 추웠음. ##### Daeho ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Kent](https://www.expedia.ca/Kent-Hotels.d8223.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Calgary.h9141.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Grove City Premium Outlets](https://www.expedia.ca/Grove-City-Premium-Outlets-Hotels.0-l6129147-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Kinetta Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Kinetta-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Honeymoon Resorts and Hotels in Turks and Caicos](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Turks-And-Caicos-Honeymoon-Hotels.0-0-d184-tHoneymoonHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cuba-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d44-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Dominican-Republic-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d50-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Honolulu-Hotels-Pacific-Marina-Inn-Airport-Hotel.h791225.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Edmonton-West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Edmonton-West.h13340270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Elora](https://www.expedia.ca/Elora-Hotels.d181872.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Rome](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels.d179899.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Owl's Head Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Owls-Head-Ski-Resort-Hotels.d553248635976625662.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Toronto.h14358.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bells Corners](https://www.expedia.ca/Bells-Corners-Ottawa-Hotels.0-n553248635921598815-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Wilmington](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilmington-Hotels.d1587.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in New York](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels.d178293.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Mont-Tremblant](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Tremblant-Hotels.d55374.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Fargo (FAR) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/far/ord/fargo-to-chicago) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to San Diego (SAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/san/montreal-to-san-diego) > > [Flights from Beijing (PEK) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pek/yvr/beijing-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Porto (OPO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/opo/calgary-to-porto) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tyo/toronto-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Regina Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/nyc/regina-to-new-york) ### Activities > [Things to do in Faria Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Faria-Beach.d553248635975861154.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Pensacola Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Pensacola-Beach.d6677.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [beach vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/beach-vacations) > > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General > [Visit Gdynia](https://www.expedia.ca/Gdynia.dx5055)