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Escape Backpackers KK

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Coffee and/or coffee maker
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 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seng Hing Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Food Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Favola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Ikan Bakar Daifa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Happy Muslim - ‬1 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:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape Backpackers KK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape Backpackers KK?

Escape Backpackers KK doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Escape Backpackers KK?

Check-in begins at noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Escape Backpackers KK?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Escape Backpackers KK located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Local Fruits Market and Imago Shopping Mall. Centre Point and Anjung Kinabalu are just steps away.

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