Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 15 km from Sandakan Airport, the hostel is praised for its convenient location and attentive staff. Reception staff speak English, Malay, and Chinese.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sam
United Kingdom
“Great decorations, lovely vibe, thoughtful details in the room” - Malou
Canada
“Nice team, always willing to help and the location was good” - Wai
Singapore
“Location and the chill vibe. The roof top lounge is my favourite place. Unfortunately smoking is allowed . The friendly receptionist who checked me in. Great WiFi .” - Deirdre
Ireland
“Staff were friendly and they offer tours to and from the main sites. Hostel was clean and very social. They also let me leave my bag here when i went to do the river cruise. Wound highly recommend” - Deirdre
Ireland
“Great location with loads of tours at the front desk” - Sidney
United Kingdom
“Good location and friendly staff. Room was good for the price. Good for a stopover.” - Francesca
United Kingdom
“Staff so helpful with arranging busses and tours to Kinabatangan river - kept in communication with me even after I left to ensure I made it to my destination! It’s also easy to visit the sanctuaries in Sepilok due to a sanctuary. Lovely roof...” - Steffy
Indonesia
“Great value for what you pay. Clean dorms, friendly staff, good location, and a simple breakfast included. For backpackers on a budget, this place ticks all the boxes.” - Steffy
Indonesia
“Only stayed for one night, but it was beyond expectations! Super friendly staff, comfy bed, and a great location near the waterfront. They helped me plan my trip even though I was short on time. The rooftop view was a nice surprise too. Perfect...” - John
Malaysia
“The view was so nice, you can also stay up on the sea view rooftop The staff really nice and helpful They also can help you to arrange kinabatangan river trip So recommend it to solo travellers like me!”

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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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.