Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu · Malaysia

Faloe Hostel

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72% NOT BAD
Medium confidence 220 reviews
Best in Kota Kinabalu
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 221 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (27)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Detector Common Room Elevator Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $10 / night
Privates $30 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 4.0/10

ita not the best in KK. go to the hostels near city centre this one is just too far off and not that much perfect to make up for that

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 6.0/10

Area: close to a large mall so convenient for shopping + food Security: code at main entrance + keys for rooms Facilities: it is a tiny space with some rooms almost in the common area (tiny) so can hear everything if someone’s talking There’s some free breakfast with white bread and spreads, tea and coffee Laundry is available for around 10 MYR Staff is nice and helpful, especially with late check-in and information on what to do in KK

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 9, 2025 6.0/10

This was a great hostel for a short stay in the area if you don’t mind not having a curtain. However they have a bed bug issue that needs to be resolved.

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England MALE 18-24 Jul 1, 2023 6.0/10

Very nice hostel best one we stayed at in KK, not a huge amount of room but that gave it a nice homely feel to it.

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USA FEMALE Jun 9, 2023 6.0/10

The beds in the female dorm are great. The other female guests in the room were very considerate and friendly. Good location. The downside is that It’s very small so there’s only one table and one small couch for anyone to sit on. Not everyone can be in that area at once and a guy was sleeping on the couch in the day and during the night so that little entire area was not usable. I think because the cleaning staff let me in I had no idea about breakfast and in the morning there was no si...

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Sweden FEMALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2023 6.0/10

Overall good. But they should have more toilets and showers. It is a very small place, not necessarily a bad thing.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 May 12, 2026 8.0/10

Sehr schönes modernes Hostel. Saubere und gut eingerichtete Zimmer. Geteilte Wc/Duschen. Einziger negativer Punkt: äusserst hellhörig, nichts für leichte Schläfer.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 8.0/10

Lovely quiet hostel. A little bit of a walk to the waterfront area - maybe 20 mins walking. Had a lovely time here and would stay in this hostel again.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Jan 28, 2026 8.0/10

Nice clean Hostel with very friendly staff,location is good, no windows in the dorms

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Norway MALE 25-30 Sep 7, 2025 8.0/10

Good hostel with great staff. A little akward placement

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Recent reviews

Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 May 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Sehr schönes modernes Hostel. Saubere und gut eingerichtete Zimmer. Geteilte Wc/Duschen. Einziger negativer Punkt: äusserst hellhörig, nichts für leichte Schläfer.

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England FEMALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing! Would stay again and recommend to anyone

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Great stay! Close to everything. Lia was lovely and super helpful in helping me book many excursions! Clean, comfortable and social if you want it to be

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England ALLMALEGROUP 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

The cleanest most modern feeling hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff were extremely friendly to us and the room was immaculate. Free towels, great showers, plenty of bathrooms. Great central location. I wish we had stayed here our whole time Kota Kinabalu. Thanks team

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Spain MALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Now that hostels have become an industry, this hostel breaks that. it was what a hostel used to be. I highly recommend it

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Spain MALE 31-40 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel I ever been

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Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice hostel with nice staff and a friendly atmosphere. Self-check in after midnight worked very well

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed in a deluxe pod and couldn’t be happier! The staff at faloe are amazing! A social hostel with a chill vibe. Everyone was so friendly. Super clean!

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Area: close to a large mall so convenient for shopping + food Security: code at main entrance + keys for rooms Facilities: it is a tiny space with some rooms almost in the common area (tiny) so can hear everything if someone’s talking There’s some free breakfast with white bread and spreads, tea and coffee Laundry is available for around 10 MYR Staff is nice and helpful, especially with late check-in and information on what to do in KK

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Australia MALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

None it’s the best

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New Zealand FEMALE 31-40 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 100%

This might be the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed, super lovely and helpful staff, big dorm, good common areas. Sociability depends a little on the other guests

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 80%

Lovely quiet hostel. A little bit of a walk to the waterfront area - maybe 20 mins walking. Had a lovely time here and would stay in this hostel again.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Honestly the best hostel I’ve stayed in. I was in a double pod with my partner and we felt we had privacy even in a room with 5 other beds. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, we arrived very early and they allowed us in our room far before check in. We loved it so much we stayed here twice.

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel super confo, très propre, grand casier, propice aux rencontres. Personnel chaleureux et super aidant !

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South Korea MALE 31-40 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

최고였다

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

For this solo female traveller, Faloe was the perfect place! Folks were very respectful of the quiet hours (10pm-8am) and staff was incredibly helpful in every way. They really take pride in this place and it shows in the cleanliness and details. Big pluses++: Spacious floor area in the 8 person dorm for a yoga mat workout (or multiple people packing luggage) Dedicated area for hang-drying clothes Hostel will book tours directly for you with reputable operators and not pricier than elsewhere Li...

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Best Hostel in Borneo, highly recommend a stay here, great location, great staff and trip suggestions Clean and tidy rooms

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USA MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Feb 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! The owners/staff are SO friendly and helpful. They helped us book tours, answered questions, and overall made us feel super welcome. The hostel is very clean, and in a great location. It's social too. Our group had a wonderful time staying here!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 60%

ita not the best in KK. go to the hostels near city centre this one is just too far off and not that much perfect to make up for that

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Germany MALE 31-40 Jan 28, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice clean Hostel with very friendly staff,location is good, no windows in the dorms