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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Sandakan Backpackers Hostel in Sandakan offers family rooms with air-conditioning and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and shower facilities. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace with sea and city views, and a lounge. The property features a shared kitchen, full-day security, tour desk, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 9.3 mi from Sandakan Airport, the hostel is praised for its convenient location and attentive staff. Reception staff speak English, Malay, and Chinese.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rhuan
Australia
“Staff friendly, room is pretty decent. The hostel is in the city center you can walk around easily.” - Horst
United States
“Location right by the water and in the the middle of the old downtown. Good rooftop terrace overlooking harbor with sea breeze.” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“A warm welcome. A nice room facing the seafront with a small private shower area and wash basin. Double bed pretty comfy. Simple included breakfast and some basic kitchen facilities if you wanted to make your own food” - Nikolay
Georgia
“A pleasant and welcoming place in the heart of Sandakan.” - Vivian
Brazil
“The kindest staff ever. The girls are amazing! The bed comfortables” - Hanil
Malaysia
“1. The location is great and with nice sea view (Especially from the rooftop). 2. Cheapest accommodation option in town. 3. Basic but comfortable for a short stay. Security card included. 4. Comfortable bed & pillow with blanket and towel...” - Carla
Spain
“Nice location near lots of restaurants and the waterfront. Dorms have AC and lockers and sockets by the beds. Free drinking water and breakfast is included. Staff are nice. Wifi worked well. Towel provided. You can book Kinabatangan River trips...” - Catherine
Ireland
“Perfect hostel to stay and explore sandakan. Helpful staff. Bus everyday straight to sepilok and back from outside the door. Fun artwork inside.” - Expeditionsolo
Canada
“The place was cool! Good stopping point for going on the jungle river cruises. Everything you need to prepare for the trip is close by. Staff are great and ready to help you out with anything you need.” - Elsa
Hungary
“The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The hostel takes precaution for safety with the entrance. Perfect for a place to just sleep while traveling. Plenty of bathrooms.”

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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.









The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.