Faloe Hostel vs Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 1.9km
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Faloe Hostel

9.5 718
Kota Kinabalu
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.4 10
Kota Kinabalu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (734)
8.4 (760)
Booking.com
9.5 (536)
8.4 (15)
Trip.com
9.4 (2)
8.6 (9)
Overall Average
9.5 (1,272)
8.4 (784)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Faloe Hostel Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews repeatedly mention 'spotlessly clean' + Prime location right by Gaya Street night market and Sunday market gets rave reviews
+ Staff provide detailed help with tours and check-ins + Rooms and shared bathrooms are consistently called clean
+ Beds are comfortable and cozy + Spacious, breezy common areas are a hit
+ Free toast/coffee breakfast and convenient laundry + Friendly staff and free breakfast/drinks praised often
+ Communal lounge great for mingling with other guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Night noise from communal areas or streets mentioned - No elevator—only stairs, a common complaint
- Thin walls let other guests' sounds into rooms - Night market noise on Fri/Sat evenings noted
- Rooms near entrance noisy in the morning - Weak shower pressure mentioned in several reviews

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Shoppers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Night market fans

Guest Reviews

Faloe Hostel

Booking.com 4.0

Best hostel ever, spotless, helpful staff arranged alternate tour

Night noise but earplugs fine

Booking.com 4.0

Hidden gem in mall, spotlessly clean

Booking.com 4.0

Comfortable beds, clean, free breakfast, great staff

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Top value, location, hygiene, staff

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Most beautiful hostel, fabulous facilities

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.

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.9km

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