Escape Backpackers KK
1, Lorong Centre Point, Sinsuran Kompleks, 3rd floor
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Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly staff, she made us feel welcomed right away”
“Cosy, friendly, good facilities”
“breakfast is ok”
“Comfy place, coffee and water all day and also breakfast”
“Perfect location as everything you’d want to do in KK is walkable”
“The location is in middle of city”
“Breakfast included which is amazing for the price”
“It was very good for its price”
“Staff is nice and the room also (but very small)”
“The owner and the guys are amazing people, always taking care of the people and …”
“WIFI is okey”
“And got the free wifi can access”
Overview
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km away and Sabah State Mosque is 2.9 km from the hostel. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. All rooms include bed linen. Popular points of interest near Escape Backpackers KK include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Isabelle
couple
June 6, 2026
“Exactly what you need for a short cheap stay in KK”
Very friendly staff, she made us feel welcomed right away. Breakfast included which is amazing for the price. Perfect location as everything you’d want to do in KK is walkable
Bonifacio
extended_group
June 2, 2026
breakfast is ok... i'm not really expecting anything..
Ben
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“Easy”
Cosy, friendly, good facilities
Izzi
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“Super friendly hosts !”
Very friendly staff, were great with recommendations in the area and easy to extend my stay for extra nights as I enjoyed it so much! Definitely recommend :)
MOHD ARIFF SAIFUDDN
solo_traveller
March 23, 2026
The location is in middle of city.
Laura
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
“very nice cheap option!”
Very very cheap option. Comfy place, coffee and water all day and also breakfast!! Staff is nice and the room also (but very small)
Marc
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
“Ok for one night”
Good location. Ok for one night.
Giuseppe
solo_traveller
February 6, 2026
“Like in a family”
Staff is very friendly. Breakfast is very good
philippe
solo_traveller
January 31, 2026
The staff and the location
Nagapan
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
My future stays going to be that hostal.
Samanda
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
It was very good for its price! Staff were exceptionally friendly and give family vibes. Never stayed in a hostel that was so hospitable before.
MUHAMMAD FIRDAUS
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“wonderfull”
terbaik
Milton
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“excelent”
staff ❤️
Maddalena
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
everything, I like the position the people working for it and furniture were really good. It was clean. It was a family atmosphere. There was an housekeeper the whole day we had access to the TV and to every kind of services we needed also from the reception.
Konain
solo_traveller
December 20, 2025
There's similar ones up the road that are in a hundred times. Better shape a couple more bucks
Ahmet Baha
solo_traveller
December 13, 2025
“Nice..”
I like workers.. So friendly… Breakfast so good… Location is nice. WIFI is okey.
Iza
extended_group
October 26, 2025
“DISGUSTING”
Kind stuff
Clara
solo_traveller
October 26, 2025
The owner and the guys are amazing people, always taking care of the people and the room. Every morning there’s breakfast, rice, noodles and coffee. Is really close to the street market, so it’s a nice position. I will recommend this place to all the backpackers.
Kundou
solo_traveller
October 11, 2025
“Perfect place”
Perfect place to go everywhere around.
Sian
solo_traveller
October 10, 2025
I love the view at the hostel.. And got the free wifi can access.. Also can cooking at the kitchen .. Staff backpackers are very friendly and nicely..
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area
Hotel Policies
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