all is summarized in the title! the location is difficult to find in jalan gaya but once found, it is not bad and convenient. Rooms are clean, bed linens are clean, showers are clean - quite rare in today's backpackers ! It was not a problem to book tours via the hostel. I highly recomment NOT to do the kinabalu... More

X-plorer Backpackers is easy to find in a central location. The reception is manned 24/7 and the reception staff were always on hand to open the door, as per their security policy (no hostel guest has key access to the front entry door). We got a free airport pick-up with a running commentary of the area by the driver, which... More

this small hotel is not suitable for old people cause you need to climb steep staircases everywhere. More

We stumbled here by chance an I'm glad we did! Extremely clean! Lovely room with large double bed, very comfy! Aircon and fan! Clean toilets and showers! Coffee availae all day. Lively communal area with tv and small library! Fast wifi and most of all genuinely nice and helpful staff! Was in a great location to explore kk, will definately... More

The response by the hostel is very prompt. Information needed for my climb to Mount Kinabalu was provided quickly. I really appreciated that. Upon arrival, Alban (the person in charge) came and fetched us as arranged. The stay was good, the room for 3 is kinda unique as there's an attic where there are two more mattress. The only downside... More

All the staff are helpful on whatever you ask them, be it directions for good food around the hostel or reliable dried seafood shop. They will try their best to help you and give you a very homely feeling. It just makes me feel like returning to Sabah again and without any hesistation, i will stay at X-plorer again. More

For the money, this was a good place to stay. We had a private room with own bathroom - and the whole thing was TINY! Apart from that, no complaints. Our A/C and hot water worked and that's all we wanted, in addition to a bed to sleep in. The hostel is in a good location with helpful staff. More

X-plorer hostel is in a central location just off the main street in Kota Kinabalu. The rooms are basic with aircon and fan, have comfortable beds. The shared bathrooms were clean, communal area had a small tv and dvd player but no internet. The hostel serves basic breakfast of toast with tea and coffee. Staff are helpful and will locate... More