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Well,
if
you
think that five
star hotel is not
your choice of place to stay in Kota Kinabalu,
try travelers or
backpackers lodge. Almost all of the lodges situated in the city
center. It would be very easy for you to go around in the
city as
most of the important places is just a walking distance away. The
easiest way to get to most of the lodges from the airport is by taxi.
It would cost you RM10 to RM15 from the airport.
Public
transportation
is also easy to get, as there are a lot of buses and taxis around. You
may have to use it when you want to go to the main bus station to get a
transport to Kinabalu Park HQ.
The travelers
and backpackers lodge in Kota
Kinabalu
provides various types of room,
from 10 bunk-bed dormitory style to twin private ensuite room. With
very low room rates, it is very suitable for either solo traveler or
for those who are traveling in groups.
Please feel free
to check Hostelworld.com.
It has the best of travelers
and backpackers lodges in Kota
Kinabalu.
All of them have a similar
property facility, and some of them also offers packages to climb
Mount
Kinabalu. If you like to be
connected to the internet, find a place
where they have internet connection facility. Here are some of the
relevant information regarding the backpackers lodges.
Trekkers Lodge Kota Kinabalu (TLKK)is within walking distances (about
5-10 minutes) to supermarkets, cinemas, fast food restaurant, banks,
taxi & inter state bus stations and Gaya Street - the venue for
the
weekly Sunday market.
To go there from the Airport, go to the main road and catch the bus
"Kota
Kinabalu". Get off at City
Hall. Head towards Wisma Merdeka and you can
see our large red sign board before you cross the road to Wisma Merdeka.
Or you could give them your flight details after you have booked and
they will arrange a FREE airport pick up for you.
Borneo Global Backpackers are within walking distance to banks,
government offices, airlines
offices, food outlets, shopping malls and entertainment outlets.
They are just 15 minutes to Kota
Kinabalu
International Airport
and 8
minutes to the Tanjung Aru Beach by road transport. They are
also
very near to
State Museum and Queen Elizabeth General Hospital (within 10 mins of
walk).
Only 8 minutes by bus to the Tanjung Aru Beach from the hostel. (There
is a bus stand in front of the hostel)
North
Borneo Cabin
North
Borneo Cabin
North Borneo Cabin is located in a very close proximity to
shopping and entertainment centers,
restaurants and financial district with easy access to public transport
such as coach & ferry terminal. They are only 3 minutes walk to
the
tourist information center which is
located in Gaya Street; A historic site with weekly Sunday Bazaar that
will offer you an insight to the local cultures.
Xplorer Backpackers are ideally in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
They are within walking distance express bus terminals and
ferry
terminals if you are coming from the islands.
They are just fifteen minutes ride from Kota Kinabalu
International Airport.
They also offer free airport pickup (upon arrival only).
If you comes from the airport or train station, you have to go
the
main road and catch a bus
to Kota
Kinabalu, get off at city
hall and walk about 2 minutes to
Jalan
Gaya (Gaya Street).
If you comes from ferry terminal, just walk down to the south and find
Jalan Gaya.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel is just about 5 minutes walking
distance to
nearest taxi and bus station.
FROM AIRPORT: F-R-E-E Airport arrival transfer with minimum 2 nights
stay. Advance booking required.
FROM LONG DISTANCE BUS TERMINAL: 10 minutes walk towards city center
and Central Police Station along Town Padang (Independence Field).
FROM BRUNEI / LABUAN / TAR Ferry Terminal: You have to take a right
turn and walk
towards city center along Jalan Pantai (Beach Road) passing Grand Port
View Restaurant and Standard Chartered Bank. Turn left right after RHB
Delta Bank and walk straight ahead. We are right in front of the
round-a-bout. Total approximately 16 minutes walk.
The Beach Lodge is located comfortably in the vicinity of Sugarbun
Beach Street, (A 24hrs
local fast food chains) where cultural performances available nightly
for tourist & local visitors alike.
The Beach Lodge is within walking distance (about 3-5 minutes) to
supermarkets, cinemas, fast food restaurants, banks, taxi &
inter
state bus stations and Gaya Street - the venue for the weekly Sunday
market.
Borneo Adventure Centre is 15 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu
International Airport. It's a
straight highway from Airport to the Hotel. It is located in
the
center of the city and just beside us is the Bus station, Taxi stand
and Central Padang. You could request for airport pick up at no cost.
UPDATE
on 17 November 2006
I am
now presenting you with another 13 lodges for you to choose!
We
are located on a peaceful quiet hill side with a jungle view right
at the heart of Kota Kinabalu, about a few hundred meters from the
historical Clock Tower and a walking distance from shopping centres,
restaurants and banks with easy access to public transport such as
coach and ferry terminal. "CLEANLINESS
IS OUR TOP PRIORITY"
Buddys
backpackers is
located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city. Within walking distance of
all local famous landmarks and amenities.
We would like to welcome you to Buddys Backpacker Home, in the Heart of
Kota Kinabalu City, in the state of Sabah, West Malaysia. We pride
ourselves on providing our costumers with very high standard of
hospitality and cleanliness at an affordable price. With nicely
decorated rooms and full air conditioning you can expect a cozy and
comfortable place to stay especially after a long journey travelling
away from your home.
Snuggled
in Kg. Ganang,
a semi-urban village in Kepayan where Kampung houses are juxtaposed
with housing estates, is Ambaga Homestay.
The Homestay is a two-storey house which can accommodate up to 12
guests, it's 20 minute drive away from Sabah's capital, Kota Kinabalu,
and a 5-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA)
Kopivosian
'Hamin
Lodge' - directly translated from Kadazan it means Welcome to 'House or
Home Lodge'. The Kadazans, one of the main ethnic groups in Sabah are
well known for their beautiful culture, easy going nature and
friendliness.
Hamin Lodge, a Boutique Lodge located right in the middle of Kota
Kinabalu City is within walking distance to the major shopping and
eating areas.
The
only Backpackers
B&B with a virgin jungle view. Our dormitory rooms, as well as
our
one private room, are spacious, clean, cozy and comfortable. You will
enjoy breakfast at our mini garden balcony listening to tropical birds
sing. Also witness the light of fire-flies at night.
We also offer a one stop travel service, giving you valuable tips for
your adventure thoughout the land and sea of Borneo.
From
the moment you step into our lobby, you'll find our service
impeccable and our hospitality warm. Our rooms are superbly furnished
and all come complete with attached bathroom with cold/hot water, mini
bar, dressing table, IDD telephone, colour satellite TV and 24 hours
room/reception service; all these with the comfort of our guests in
mind.
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, a city of colour and vibrancy,
Hotel Holiday offers you an experience of pampered comfort and luxury.
Because we are dedicated to service and hospitality.
Spacious,
cleanliness and excellent amenities are all at the tips of
your fingers as our objective is to provide you with a pleasant stay
with us.
Outstandingly, the convenience of the accessibility to all parts of the
city is not a problem at all. Gaya Street is where we are located as
well as being known as the heart of the City, where the weekly Sunday
bazaar will be held to keep all amused.
New
horizon Travellers
lodge is a venue newly opened here in kota kinabalu with comteporary
settings to meet adventure seekers needs.It offers spacious dormitory
style bunkbeds in all bedrooms that can accomidate 28 guests. It has a
very clean and cozy atmosphere that include a TV lounge, male and
female bathrooms. it is stragetically located at Dunlop street off gaya
street where the famous sunday market is held.
No
location is more
convenient than Step-in Lodge and we are the cleanest of all! It's a 3
storey shop lot beautifully decorated in a very relax and homely
atmosphere which is 2-15 minutes walk to handicraft centre, shopping
malls, banks & money changers, bus stations, night market,
specialty restaurants, pubs, jetty etc.you name it! Even the Tourist
Information Centre is just stone throw away, located on ground floor.
You'll never regret staying with us.
Survivor
Island at
Pulau Tiga, Sabah, Malaysia, is the site of the 1st Survivor Reality TV
Series produced by CBS TV, USA in 2000.
We are situated in this rustic, nature-based tourism island resort,
famous for its unique mud volcano body therapy and snake island
features, just two hours drive away from the nearest modern city, Kota
Kinabalu.
Backpacking
in a
different wave..stay in a peacefull Bajau village -a 'kampung' style
lodging -for a day or two and experience the lifestyle of once's known
as the seagypsy seafarer.Sunbath by the riverine.Or
Rent a boat to the water village for an extraordinary sight of the
houses on stilt.
Away from the hustle and bustle -later catch your transportation to the
east coast for wildlife adventure.
We
are located in the middle of China town and in the middle of the
richman resident area.
Very quite and peaceful neighborhood. Our concept is actually away from
the noisy city area, with the garden around you can enjoy a peaceful
reading session.
We
are very near to Mt
Kinabalu (just 2 km away), a world heritage site. You can even view the
magnificent mountain from our hotel rooms. We are the perfect
destination for adventure and also relaxation. It's an easy 2 hour
scenic drive from Kota Kinabalu city.
USEFUL
TIPS
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