Akinabalu Youth Hostel vs Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

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Akinabalu Youth Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.4 10
Kota Kinabalu
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Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

★ 1-Star
8.3 1,320
Kota Kinabalu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (760)
8.3 (1,354)
Booking.com
8.4 (15)
7.2 (294)
Trip.com
8.6 (9)
8.1 (73)
Overall Average
8.4 (784)
8.3 (1,721)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Akinabalu Youth Hostel Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime location right by Gaya Street night market and Sunday market gets rave reviews + Many reviews say it's convenient near Gaya Street, markets, and restaurants
+ Rooms and shared bathrooms are consistently called clean + Rooms are clean and odor-free, repeatedly mentioned
+ Spacious, breezy common areas are a hit + Staff are friendly and service is good
+ Friendly staff and free breakfast/drinks praised often + AC, hot water, and beds are comfortable
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator—only stairs, a common complaint - Rooms are small with small or no windows
- Night market noise on Fri/Sat evenings noted - No elevator, stairs are inconvenient
- Weak shower pressure mentioned in several reviews - Weak or unstable WiFi

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Night market fans

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples Budget 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.

Hotel Tourist City Centre by HotSpot Essential

Agoda 10.0 Business traveler

Clean, no odor, good AC/hot water. Great for long stays.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Clean, convenient location, friendly staff.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Easy access to Gaya Street.

Small bathroom

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Good location, many eateries.

Toilet door doesn't lock, smell

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean, spacious, best location.

Limited outlets

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.2km

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