Title: KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall ## Photo gallery for KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers ![Exterior - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/74e0178e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/c7334565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/28d9669c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/5f283dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/35a9cf21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Nestled in Kota Kinabalu's Warisan Square, this hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with bustling markets and local delights. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-KK-Uptown-Hostel-Backpackers.h100204174.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-KK-Uptown-Hostel-Backpackers.h100204174.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=5.977515,116.07414&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qjoc%40kvmcU%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%40Q%3FM%40O%40OBO%40O%40MBOBO%40MBOBODMBOBMDODMDODKDODMDOFKFMDMFMFMFMHMFKFMHKFMHKHKHKHKHIJKHMJIHIJKJIJIJKJGJIJIJILGJILGJGLILGLEJGLGLENGLELELELENELCNELENALENCLANCNCLANCNANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NBLDN%40LDNDLBNDLDLDLDLDNFLDLFJFLDLFLHJFLFJHLFJHJHJHJFJJJHJHJJHHJHHLJJHHHJHJHJHJFLHJFLFJHLFLFLFLDLFLFJDNDLDNDJDNDLDNBLBNDLBNBN%40LBNBN%40L%40NBN%40N%40N%3FL%40P%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FPAL%3FNAN%3FNANALCPALANCNCLANCNCLENCLCNENELELELENELELGLGLELGLGLGJILGJGLIJGLIJIJIJILIHKJIJKHIJKHKHKJKHKHKHKHKFMHKFMHKFMFMFMFKFMFMDOFMDMDMDMDODMBOBMDOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMCOCMCOCMEOCMCOEMEMEMEMEOGMEMGKGMGMGMGKGMIKGMIKGKIKIKIKIKKKIKIIKKIIKKKIIIMIKIKIKGMIKGMGKIMGKGMGMEMGMGMEMEMEOEMEMEMEOCOCMEOCMCOAOCMCOAOAMCQAMAO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LnX75JuulF9mVnch0y_X8G3IM_E=) KOTA KINABALU, Sabah #### What's nearby - Centre Point \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Kota Kinabalu Esplanade \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Kota Kinabalu Central Market \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - KK Plaza \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Gaya Street Sunday Market \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive - Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Meridien Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk - ‪Seng Hing Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk - ‪Pasar Pilipin & Bugis - ‬1 min walk - ‪City Food Corner - ‬2 min walk - ‪Philipine Seafood Portview - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Extra amenities include: - 2 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/cc7965e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel O Five 2 Downtown Kota Kinabalu - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk 8.4 Very good 111 reviews £17 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=15085711&PinnedHotelID=15085711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4210000/4208500/4208464/d4482778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu Downtown Kota Kinabalu - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - 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Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 8.4 Very good 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=24046111&PinnedHotelID=24046111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers? ### Where is KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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