Title: KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers - 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) # KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/74e0178e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/c7334565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/5f283dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/28d9669c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/35a9cf21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Nestled in Kota Kinabalu's Warisan Square, this hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with bustling markets and local delights. 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[Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=5.977515,116.07414&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qjoc%40kvmcU%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%40Q%3FM%40O%40OBO%40O%40MBOBO%40MBOBODMBOBMDODMDODKDODMDOFKFMDMFMFMFMHMFKFMHKFMHKHKHKHKHIJKHMJIHIJKJIJIJKJGJIJIJILGJILGJGLILGLEJGLGLENGLELELELENELCNELENALENCLANCNCLANCNANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NBLDN%40LDNDLBNDLDLDLDLDNFLDLFJFLDLFLHJFLFJHLFJHJHJHJFJJJHJHJJHHJHHLJJHHHJHJHJHJFLHJFLFJHLFLFLFLDLFLFJDNDLDNDJDNDLDNBLBNDLBNBN%40LBNBN%40L%40NBN%40N%40N%3FL%40P%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FPAL%3FNAN%3FNANALCPALANCNCLANCNCLENCLCNENELELELENELELGLGLELGLGLGJILGJGLIJGLIJIJIJILIHKJIJKHIJKHKHKJKHKHKHKHKFMHKFMHKFMFMFMFKFMFMDOFMDMDMDMDODMBOBMDOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMCOCMCOCMEOCMCOEMEMEMEMEOGMEMGKGMGMGMGKGMIKGMIKGKIKIKIKIKKKIKIIKKIIKKKIIIMIKIKIKGMIKGMGKIMGKGMGMEMGMGMEMEMEOEMEMEMEOCOCMEOCMCOAOCMCOAOAMCQAMAO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LnX75JuulF9mVnch0y_X8G3IM_E=) KOTA KINABALU, Sabah ### What's nearby - Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Gaya Street Sunday Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Imago Shopping Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km ### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive - Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Le Meridien Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk - Seng Hing Coffee Shop - Pasar Pilipin & Bugis - ‪City Food Corner - ‬2 min walk - Favola ## About this property ### KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access. Other amenities include: - 2 bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 19 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? > As of Sept 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers on Sept 24, 2025 start from CA $12.37, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-KK-Uptown-Hostel-Backpackers.h100204174.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers located? > Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Imago Shopping Mall. Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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