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Sensi Backpackers Hostel

Gaya Street, Lot No 103, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
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Berkeley, CA
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9 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

[our room had AC but no windows. Breakfast looked yummy, but we left at midnight...] We stayed at Borneo Backpackers and Sensi Backpackers Hostel in KK. In both, we were awoken by biting bedbugs and checked out of our private rooms without paying. While wondering around (after midnight), we found that MANY of the guesthouses in the "ghetto" had bedbug... More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

verry clean and verry hard wworking staf. AND FINALLY No Bed BUGS they have a special machine to kill the bed bugs guist bring from outsite other hotels I never see before a machine like this before in any other hotel. The hardworking staff even clean the shower room with steam machine. The hostel served fresh fruit whole day. Simple... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Strategic location with friendly and helpful staff. The room is clean and very thoughtful power extensions available as we have booked this room for 6 person. Wifi is available with decent speed. Facilities wise, the dorms have big lockers, the communal room is equipped with water cooler/heater, TV with Astro and there is fruit placed on the bowl being replenished... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

As of 2nd July, 2012. room 7 was completely infested with bed bugs. We had to wash all our clothing, and throw away our backpacks. It looked very clean and tidy, and i'm sure it is usually a really nice place. But the bugs didn't come with us, they were big suckers, all over the bunks and carpet, weeks worth... More

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Melaka, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

Good location, friendly and caring staff. After traveling a bit in Malaysia, i noticed that this hostel was way cleaner and nicer than the other places i've been so far. The place s superb. Good breakfast and a bowl of fruits to eat anytime you like. Wifi connection is good. Dorms have big lockers. And it is located in the... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Sensi Backpackers is a lovely hostel and the staff are incredibly kind and friendly and very helpful. The rooms are very comfortable (amazing pillows!) with good a/c and spotlessly clean. It is in a very good location too. I loved the fruit bowl provided in the communal room, which is also a great place to sit around in. Free, cold... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Stayed in Sensi Backpackers several times when coming to Kota Kinabalu. It is centrally located and just outside in Gaya Street you will find a lot of restaurants and to eat. Supermarkets and smaller shops are nearby. The hostel itself is very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. I just loved the superclean common bathrooms, the nice hot shower... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011 via mobile

the hostel is not that big but a great bargain for the price to stay.everyday they clean your beddings and you've got two pillows.very accommodating staff.

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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

My fiance and I stayed there for a couple of nights. The rooms are newly renovated. The place is clean, comfort room's spacious, and the pantry area will make you feel at home. It has perfect location as it's in the corner of Gaya St where you'll see great finds and cheap local products. Enjoy your stay in Sensi!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011 via mobile

Went to KK for 3 days. Stay here 2nd nite. Place is nicee, good service, clean, feel homey. Will come back next time.

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Also Known As:
Sensi Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Address: Gaya Street, Lot No 103, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > West Coast Division > Kota Kinabalu District > Kota Kinabalu
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Ranked #12 of 60 Speciality lodging in Kota Kinabalu
Price range (per night): RM18 - 26

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