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Akinabalu Youth Hostel

February 19, 2008 By: olombon Category: Backpackers Hostel

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akinabalu youth hostel

Every since the arrival of Air Asia, a budget airline to Kota Kinabalu, many backpackers have added Kota Kinabalu City to their list of destinations. With the arrival of the ever increasing backpackers all over the world, more and more Bed and Breakfast or budget hostels have been set up in and around Kota Kinabalu to cater for the budget conscious travellers.

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spacious lounge

Clean, tidy, informative, and friendly stuffs are what travellers come to expect from budget hostels, and Akinabalu Youth Hostel, does possess most of the criterion above. Located on Gaya Street, the oldest street in Kota Kinabalu, Akinabalu Youth Hostel also has easy access to the many points of interest in Kota Kinabalu.

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Step-In Lodge

December 31, 2007 By: olombon Category: Backpackers Hostel

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step-in lodge

Most of Kota Kinabalu City backpackers hostels are concentrated in and around Gaya Steert and the Australia Place. Step-In Lodge has stepped out of these two main areas to set up house at Sinsuran Complex, which is even nearer to the sea front. Centre Point Shopping, Warisan Square and the Waterfront are all just five minutes walk from the Step-In Lodge, and the Philippines Market place, which is a good place to hunt for local souvenirs is right at the back. There are also many restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores in the Sinsuran Complex.

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living area

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X-plorer Backpackers

December 16, 2007 By: olombon Category: Backpackers Hostel

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x-plorer backpackers

small, clean and relax
X-plorer Backpackers is a small hostel with about 7 to 8 rooms. Even though it is small, it comes with the standard clean rooms and it has a well lay out living lounge area that comes with a balcony. There Astro cable TV for entertainment and also to keep up with the latest news. A fridge and microwave for makingsimple meals. well keep toilet and clean bathroom too. Note the reception area is at the back of the building.

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art wall at x-plorer backpackers

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