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Vibrant Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
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Vibrant Hostel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
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8.7Excellent
(330 Ratings)
""It's a great place for a short stopover. The price is very affordable and budget-friendly, making it excellent value for money.""
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8.7 / 10
Excellent(330 Ratings)

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu

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About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Fire alarm

Map of Kota Kinabalu

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Nearby attractions

Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site
31.6 mi
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park
1.8 mi
Mari Mari Cultural Village
9.5 mi
Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika
1.3 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10
Excellent(330 Ratings)
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9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Location
The room was smaller than expected. A bit too cramped for 4 person
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
Good
Good
9 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
location! very convenient. near to Sutera Harbor Jetty & Imago Shopping mall. hostel is clean. friendly staffs.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2025
The hostel does exist
It said hostel with a view, however there is hardly any window. Every toilet has a brush standing on the floor, which is regularly washed entirely with a hose, so you can guess what you are stepping into... not to mention the no shoes policy.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Vibrant Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Vibrant Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Vibrant Hostel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, kitchen, and wifi/internet.

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