Jiran Hostel

Kota Kinabalu · Malaysia

Jiran Hostel

HostelPunk Score
70% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 127 reviews
2nd best in Kota Kinabalu

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Paid Parking
Other facilities (28)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers Key Card Access CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Hot Showers Mini-Supermarket Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $11 / night
Privates $26 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 40%

Very clean hostel but staff were not the most helpful or accommodating. Had a lot of unnecessary rules that made it difficult for solo backpackers to get by. They sent self check in instructions which never worked because it was broken and if it wasn’t for a guest who happened to be outside when I checked in, I wouldn’t have probably made it inside. I was coming from far and I texted on what’s app and they didn’t care and never answered when I couldn’t get in until after I got in.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 60%

Super comfy beds, really clean linens! Loved it. Not super social but if you want a clean super comfortable stay then here's your place.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel! Clean & comfortable, lovely staff and good location.

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Spain COUPLE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 100%

We had a great stay at Jiran. If you're looking for a clean, cozy and quiet hostel this is for you! It's also close to some cafes, restaurants and convenience stores. The staff is not there 24/7 but when they are they make sure everything is clean and organized. Definitely recommend!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 60%

Good hostel in a good location - lots of house rules to follow!

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Slovenia FEMALE 31-40 Dec 6, 2025 Atm 80%

Great value for money, good location. I visited during low season, so hostel was quite and not much socialising.

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China MALE 18-24 Nov 22, 2025 Atm 100%

We had a great stay at this hostel. The location is perfect — there are lots of food options nearby, and it’s also very close to the pier. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place was clean and well-kept. The bed was surprisingly big, soft, and super comfortable. Overall, a really nice hostel for couples to stay and relax

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Nov 21, 2025 Atm 80%

I want to come back ♡

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China MALE 25-30 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 100%

This is my first time staying in a hostel. Rooms are clean.

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India FEMALE 25-30 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 80%

Great for a 1-2 days, staff is friendly and understanding. Lots of nice restaurants nearby

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Pakistan MALE 25-30 Oct 25, 2025 Atm 100%

Booking directly with them is cheaper than HW. Next time might just book 1 night here and extend with them directly

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Ireland FEMALE Oct 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Spotless, central, comfortable. Nice social space. Tea/coffee, boiling & drinking water available at all times. Staff could not have been more helpful. Would definitely stay again.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Superbe hostel propre, agréable et bonne localisation

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Oct 10, 2025 Atm 60%

Positives: Great location, decent value for a last minute booking, friendly staff, comfortable pillows and blankets. Negatives: 1 major problem: reception/security is NOT 24 hours. They close at 6 pm and open at 9 am. Emergency? forgot your keys? have problems with a fellow traveller at night? Gotta wait till they come back at 9 am. There were at least 3 incidents that happened during my 3 night stay of people not being able to get into their rooms. No emergency line either. Ridiculous!!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Sep 24, 2025 Atm 80%

Süßes kleines Hostel, perfekt für ein paar Tage. Fußläufig ist ein gutes Angebot an Restaurants mit internationalem Angebot verfügbar.

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Germany MALE 31-40 Aug 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Probably one of the cleanest hostels. Unfortunately the doors are like freezers.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Aug 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Super séjour, l'auberge est très propre, les chambres sont bien agencées. Il y a une belle pièce commune pour dîner tous ensemble.

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England ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Aug 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved it here, felt so safe, lots of people around, such a nice atmosphere. Staff were lovely. Rooms were so clean and modern. Also really good location near the jetty and lots of nice cafes.

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Australia MALE 25-30 Aug 9, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice little hostel in the middle of KK! Comfy beds, small but nice little common area to have a chat, friendly staff too. Found it to be a nice vibe of travellers passing through and a good place to meet people also travelling throughout Borneo/Sabah!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jul 31, 2025 Atm 20%

My stay was satisfactory. I found some of the staff rather rude and unhelpful. The women who checked me in were lovely however the staff i spoke to when trying to check out were unprofessional and unhelpful. I did not receive my full deposit back because of a tiny tiny splotch of stain on the sheet which would have easily come out if it was washed. Also the social vibe was not inviting at all. Only good thing was comfy bed and clean. Not a great hostel overall

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