Akinabalu Youth Hostel vs Aristo Hotel @ Putatan

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 10.3km
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.4 10
Kota Kinabalu
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Aristo Hotel @ Putatan

★ 1-Star
7.7 3,402
Kota Kinabalu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (760)
7.7 (3,432)
Booking.com
8.4 (15)
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Trip.com
8.6 (9)
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Overall Average
8.4 (784)
7.7 (3,432)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Akinabalu Youth Hostel Aristo Hotel @ Putatan
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime location right by Gaya Street night market and Sunday market gets rave reviews + Many reviews say rooms and bathrooms are clean
+ Rooms and shared bathrooms are consistently called clean + Staff friendliness is repeatedly praised
+ Spacious, breezy common areas are a hit + Convenient location near airport, restaurants, and ATMs
+ Friendly staff and free breakfast/drinks praised often + Ample parking space mentioned often
+ Great value for the price is a common opinion
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator—only stairs, a common complaint - Roadside location causes noise in some reviews
- Night market noise on Fri/Sat evenings noted - No elevator, must use stairs
- Weak shower pressure mentioned in several reviews - Cigarette smells or worn facilities in some rooms

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Night market fans

Recommended For

Budget travelers Airport layover guests Families Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Great central location near night/Sunday markets. Friendly staff, breakfast provided.

Booking.com 4 Couple

Clean, friendly staff, cozy common area. Near Gaya Street market.

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Perfect for night market, large beds and rooms. Will return.

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Spacious common area, frequent cleaning. Friendly staff.

Weak shower pressure

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Great location and clean. Excellent staff.

Aristo Hotel @ Putatan

Agoda 8.0 Business traveler

Affordable, clean, convenient location, friendly staff

Cigarette smell, no AC remote

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Good for short airport stay

Noise and worn facilities

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Very clean room, nearby dining

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

Clean private room on budget

No window, stairs

Agoda 6.8 Solo traveler

Many nearby eateries, friendly staff

Worn facilities, deposit

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.3km

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