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HOOD - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kota Kinabalu

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Right in the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, HOOD - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with free in-room WiFi and convenient amenities like a grocery store, hair salon, and water dispenser. Explore nearby attractions with tour assistance or simply relax on smoke-free premises.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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3-Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6-Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6-Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
50, Jalan Pantai, 1st Floor ( Back Entrance ), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • KK Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 10 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ho Ping Kopitiam 和平茶室 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mad Ben Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HOOD - Hostel

Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall
HOOD - Hostel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at HOOD - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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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
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 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
This property accepts cash

Property is also known as

HOOD Hostel Kota Kinabalu
HOOD Hostel
HOOD Kota Kinabalu
HOOD - Hostel Kota Kinabalu
HOOD - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HOOD - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is HOOD - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HOOD - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at HOOD - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does HOOD - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is HOOD - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is steps from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Atkinson Clock Tower. Merdeka Square and KK Plaza are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

HOOD - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

HANSAEM

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
체크인 12시까지라 비행기가 늦게 도착하면 안하시는게 좋아요. 입구가 안쪽에 있어서 찾기 힘들어요. 늦게 도착해서 에어컨이 고장났는데도 문의하기 힘들었어요. 선데이 마켓을 갈거면 최고에요 바로 앞이거든요.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's acceptable for its price point, with good airconditioning and (somewhat) clean toilets. Wifi is slightly weak. And the room door lock is too flimsy so security is definitely a concern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple digs with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Double room was clean but smelt badly. Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zena, hk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
是一個很好的體驗，住宿位置十分鄰近主街道，一下樓就可以找到食肆及商店，非常方便旅客。唯一美中不足的地方是上住宿的方法只有走樓梯
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean place to stay in downtown KK

HOOD was very clean and felt pretty safe. We stayed in a private room and it was comfortable enough. There are a lot of shops and restaurants around and you can walk to just about anything in central KK. The pillows were a little uncomfortable, but its a hostel, not a hotel. My biggest complaint is that the wifi was so slow and unreliable to be almost completely unusable. There are coffee shops nearby with fast wifi. Also be warned that the front desk staff are not always there, so if you want to check in you may need to call them (the front door is locked, you get a key once you check in). All in all, a great place to stay if you have a local mobile phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay, friendly environment with great ambience. Had the chance to meet and chat with others while having breakfast and late night snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

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