Akinabalu Youth Hostel vs Iskandar Hotel Akinabalu Youth Hostel vs Iskandar Hotel
Overview
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Iskandar Hotel
Iskandar HotelLive Price Comparison
| Site | Akinabalu Youth... Akinabalu Youth Hostel | Iskandar Hotel Iskandar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Akinabalu Youth... Akinabalu Youth Hostel | Iskandar Hotel Iskandar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.4
(760)
|
7.6
(2,447)
|
| Booking.com |
8.4
(15)
|
6.4
(222)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
6.8
(108)
|
| Trip.com |
8.6
(9)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
8.4
(784)
|
7.6
(2,777)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Akinabalu Youth Hostel Akinabalu Youth Hostel | Iskandar Hotel Iskandar Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Prime location right by Gaya Street night market and Sunday market gets rave reviews | + Night market, restaurants, and 7-Eleven within walking distance for easy food access, per many reviews |
| + Rooms and shared bathrooms are consistently called clean | + Spacious rooms and comfortable mattresses repeatedly praised |
| + Spacious, breezy common areas are a hit | + Basic facilities clean and Wi-Fi usable, as noted |
| + Friendly staff and free breakfast/drinks praised often | + Affordable price and central location highlighted as strengths |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - No elevator—only stairs, a common complaint | - No elevator, stairs required and inconvenient with luggage, repeated in reviews |
| - Night market noise on Fri/Sat evenings noted | - Hard to find parking, per complaints |
| - Weak shower pressure mentioned in several reviews | - Under-bed cleaning issues or old AC noted in some cases |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Backpackers
Night market fans
|
Recommended For
Budget travelers
Young couples
Solo travelers
Families
|
Guest Reviews
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Akinabalu Youth HostelGreat central location near night/Sunday markets. Friendly staff, breakfast provided.
Clean, friendly staff, cozy common area. Near Gaya Street market.
Perfect for night market, large beds and rooms. Will return.
Spacious common area, frequent cleaning. Friendly staff.
Weak shower pressure
Great location and clean. Excellent staff.
Iskandar Hotel
Iskandar HotelBudget-friendly, clean, family privacy sufficient with nearby eateries
Best location near market and food, friendly staff and clean
Hot water heater not working
Good location walkable to food, spacious room with TV and comfy mattress
No elevator, stairs to 4th floor
Big room space and clean bathroom
Central to night market, mall, 7-11, restaurants
No elevator, not for elderly
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.4km
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