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 Step into a world of adventure, where affordable comfort meets new friendships. Unwind together in cozy communal spaces amidst Kota Kinabalu’s lively city vibes. ## 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) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers (KOTA KINABALU)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100210000/100204200/100204174/e3ca2de6.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) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Nestled in Kota Kinabalu's Warisan Square, this hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with bustling markets and local delights. Embrace the warm welcoming vibe as you unwind in the communal spaces and make friends with fellow travelers. ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning £28 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=100204174&PinnedHotelID=100204174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [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 Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu, is home to this hotel. Atkinson Clock Tower and Petagas War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center. Water World Theme Park and Orchid De Villa are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ![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 - ![Kota Kinabalu Waterfront showing general coastal views, boating and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924118/044a4675-ffff-410b-b3bb-535ba66b8eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kota Kinabalu Esplanade 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Centre Point 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 - Pasar Pilipin & Bugis 1 min walk - Seng Hing Coffee Shop 2 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 ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46080000/46070100/46070086/2d78e547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Borneo comfort villas Kota Kinabalu - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Air-conditioning £49 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=46070086&PinnedHotelID=46070086&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83670000/83663300/83663281/6b073230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wi.Stay/ 4-5Pax/JQ Suites/City Center/Sea & Mt.K View Downtown Kota Kinabalu - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £68 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 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Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Gym £79 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=99527720&PinnedHotelID=99527720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21820000/21812200/21812198/f150c3ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape Backpackers KK Downtown Kota Kinabalu - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Room service 7.6 Good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=21812198&PinnedHotelID=21812198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102485000/102484931/c4d2f20b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Warisan Hotel Downtown Kota Kinabalu - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 5.8 10 reviews £16 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 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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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