Lovely little hostel. Amazingly comfy beds with cosy bedding and pillows. Nice cold AC. Big lockers and shelf space around the bed to put items. Small but sociable common area, fridge for guest use and hot powerful showers. Location is perfect, close to everything you need - lots of shops and restaurants nearby.

Stayed in July 2025

Only three showers and bathrooms for quite a few beds.

Small but lovely and clean common room, very nice staff, great big lockers and nice personal bed space with a curtain. Fantastic location, close to the Gaya street cafes and markets and the waterfront.

Stayed in July 2025

The no and location of the washrooms. They were just three toilets and close to the reception also three wash basins

It was very much in the middle of the city

Stayed in July 2025

Jiran was great - comfortable bed, quiet room. Privacy curtains on each bunk which I always appreciate.

Stayed in June 2025

i would be happier if they offer some sort of dry cleaning services

perfect location, not too close to tourist places such as the night market, but close to most places that you wanna go. Lounge has a perfect long working bench for those who wanna enjoy sitting there working with their laptop and watching the forest on the other side

Stayed in April 2025

The dorm room was a touch small but no big deal. Also just three toilets which are right near reception, so a bit out in the open! The front desk is only manned between 9 and 6 so when we ran out of toilet paper there was no one to ask until morning - but a minor thing.

Great location, comfy beds with own light, charging point and curtain for privacy. I liked the lockers and general security, and the free water. Self check-in was pretty straightforward.

Stayed in May 2025

Overall it was a fantastic experience! The hostel is well-maintained, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The bathroom was impressively clean, which is always a big plus for me. The hostel provides essential amenities like 2in1 shampoo with body wash, and even towels, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. Another great feature is the simple breakfast provided by the hostel, along with unlimited water and coffee, such a nice touch for the guests. It's clear that the staff has thought of almost everything to make guests feel at home.

Stayed in April 2025

Amazing staff ! Kind and helpful Great location, very close to the Jetty Everything was clean and the beds are comfortable

Stayed in February 2025

The bathroom sink area is shared and is tight, and some sinks were used to wash dishes and their faces. Toilet areas are also quite near each other.

The attention of the staff was great. The location was very central and close to the ferry port, a large mall, markets, and faces a lush green mountain. The shower provides a towel and shampoo. Breakfast is a simple toast and butter or jam.

Stayed in December 2024

None

Tidy, clean, peaceful, friendly staff, awesome location (5 min walk to the quay)

Stayed in January 2025

Facilities are nice, the location is great.

Stayed in October 2024

It’s small but it feels very familial and you can hey free tea ir coffee with toast in the morning. There is a TV in the commum area and it’s clean! The reception are helpful and friendly

Stayed in November 2024

The common areas are quite small and it may feel tight when the hostel is full...

Nice little hostel with a calm view on the jungle. It felt very homey. The pods are very confortable (I loved that we had 2 pillows). Location is convenient, not far from the port to the KK islands and surrounded by many shops and food places. Staff is super nice and helpful in planning your trip.

Stayed in November 2024

Parking 😂 and maybe can add a personal locker at room of 10

I like the environment of the facility. Look so new even almost 2 years in services.

Stayed in November 2024

Rooms have no window, so remember to put on the fan ;) Don’t expect to much from breakfast (toast and coffee/tea)

Pleasant and clean hostel, nice rooms with comfortable beds. Great location near the jetty. Possibility for self check-in. So very clean.

Stayed in October 2024

Perfect accommodation, clean, comfortable, well placed and the big important point is that the welcome is really perfect, the hostesses are really nice and are at your service to organize the excursions! thank you again for taking so much time to make me have a great stay in Kota Kinabalu

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing it’s perfect

Service is so good! 100/10 will come back again

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing to dislike

Jiran hostel was wonderful. The ladies running it are so friendly and kind. They helped me book my onward travel to kinabatangan river and even shared some local fruits and dishes with me. The hostel itself is perfectly located near the jetty and gaya street in town. The hostel is clean and secure. They provide a light breakfast and drinking water. I would love to stay here again

Stayed in July 2024

Strategic location, very clean too. Loved the ambience around the common area as well 😊

Stayed in April 2024

bed a bit sinking. prefer better quality bed

everything is fine

Stayed in May 2024

Only <3

The loveliest 10-day stay, an exceptional experience and facility with a 5-minute walk to the mall, night market, and cafes... made a lot of friends from across the globe, including our lovely Miss Ann..

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Very clean and modern

Stayed in February 2024

My bunk mates are dirty and messy girls. (I stayed in 8bed female dorm). They hang their wet clothes at my curtain rails. I attached a video to how messy and dirty they are. I regret requesting a lower bed. Should have requested an upper bed.

I love the size of the bunkers, not the conventional bunkers, the host custom made it that fit all sizes. Then the facilities are clean, and in good condition.

Stayed in January 2025

Lockers are not available in every room. Apparently, that requires booking a more expensive room. Management is also unwilling to make any accommodations for their mishandling of interactions with booking.com. They will kick you out at 10pm at night instead of working with you.

Staff was nice and helpful. Pitcher water available. Toast for breakfast.

Stayed in December 2024