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Borneo Global Backpackers

Ground & 1st Floor, Lot No29 Karamunsing Godown, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia
Borneo Global Backpackers
Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 17 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 3.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 2.4 out of 5
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Based on 17 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "really far out of town so if your like me and a solo traveller I def wouldn't recommend." source Hostelworld

    "great place for the money, lovely staff food stalls just down the road, hot water etc." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.1 out of 5

    "Not much around the hostel as it is further out of town but it was clean, quiet and a short taxi ride to the airport." source Hostelworld

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    "Basically my wallet was stolen out of my bag whilst my room mate was asleep, they caught the guy on CCTV(a local who stays there because he is a tour bus driver)." source Hostelworld

    "We booked a 4-bed female dorm for 4 of us and when we reached there, the receptionist told us that we are sharing a room with someone else." source Hostelworld

More information on Borneo Global Backpackers

Welcome to Borneo Global Backpackers!FREE Airport Pick-Up!(Subject To Availability For The Complimentary Service, Airport Pick-Up Available From: 9.00 am - 9.00pm Only)We have 4 Bed Bunker Rooms, Twin-Bed and Double Air-Condition Rooms. In conjunction with our 5th Anniversary. We are Offering Special Bunker Fan Rooms at RM10.00 Per Pax ( Limited Time Offer Only!)Listed in Lonely Planet 2007 EditionWe offer FREE WIFI Wireless Broadband Internet. We are fully equipped with Dinning Area, Bar, Private Internet, DVD Player, Satellite TV, Hot water showers and Convenient Counter for our guests.We offer clean and comfortable accommodation. It is nicely decorated, very modern and suitable for large group with total 24 rooms (max 70-80 pax) We offer laundry service assist by housekeeping, as well as safe deposit box, travel information, no charge for baggage room and 24 hrs securities.We also offer FREE Airport Pick-Up! Please contact us in advance for this complimentary service with your flight details. (Subject to Availability / Term & Conditions Apply) Situated in the City of Kota Kinabalu with buses plying to and forth. We are within walking distance to Banks, Government Offices, Airlines Offices, Food Outlets, Shopping Malls, Entertainment Outlets and Jetty to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands from (Sutera Habour Resort). We are the only Backpackers / Hostel closest to State Museum and Queen Elizabeth General Hospital within 10 mins walk. Only 8 minutes by bus to the Tanjung Aru Beach from the hostel.Please take note that we are a Backpacker's hostel. All the facilities are on a sharing basis. Our place might not be suitable for everyone who is not used to having the backpacking experience.Adventure & Thrill Seekers:BGB Country Tours & Travel (KKKP-4669)1. Kota Kinabalu City Tour 2. Kiansom Waterfall / Kota Belud Sunday Market3. Tip of Borneo (Day Trip) Longhouse & Sempang Mengayau 4. Turtle Island Park / Mantanani Island - Dugong5. Monsopiad Culture Village / Wildlife Park6. Mengkabung Water Village / Borneo Steam Train (Beaufort)7. Pulau Tiga 'Survivor Island'8. Klias River Cruise + Proboscis Monkey: MYR160 - RM185 Per Adult 9. Tabin Wildlife Observation10. Diving at Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Mamuntik, Sapi or Manukan Islands)11. White Water Rafting at Kiulu or Padas River: 12. Rafflesia Tambunan / Kinabatangan River / Crocodile Farm13. Sea Kayaking14. Survivor Island Gateaway15. Diving at Sipadan / Mabul & Kapalai Island16. Mount Kinabalu Summit - 2D/1N17. Mount Kinabalu Summit + Poring Hot Spring National Park - 3D/2N 18. Kinabalu National Park + Poring Hot Spring National Park19. Trekking Borneo Jungle & Village Adventure 20. Orang Utan Tour (Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan)21. PADI Open Water Course or SSI Open Water Course22. Airline Ticket Confirmation and Reservation23. MV Celebes Explorer, The only liveaboard diving around Sipadan area24. Van Charter & Car Rental25. Day Trip Diving Sipadan / Mabul / Kapalai Islands

Directions

From KKIA Airport T1 (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) by:1) Taxi : Give the taxi driver the address and tell him it is very close to the State Museum and near KFC building. Within 15 mins.Cost RM23FROM LCCT Airport T2 (Low Cost Carrier Terminal - Air Asia / FAX) by:1) Taxi : Give the taxi driver the address and tell him it is very close to the State Museum and near KFC building. Within 8-10 mins.Cost RM20 Note: Give us a call we will pick you up from the Airport for FREE! (subject to availability) After booking completed, you'll received our email address and telephone contact! Please provide us your flight detail.We are just 15 mins to Kota Kinabalu International Airport T1 and 10 mins from LCCT T2. Within 10 mins to the Tanjung Aru Beach by road transport. We are very near to State Museum and Queen Elizabeth General Hospital within 10 mins walk, also facing the KFC building and Sacred Heart Church. Only 8 mins by bus to the Tanjung Aru Beach from the hostel. (In front Borneo Global Backpackers, there's a bus stand)We are within walking distance to Banks, Government Offices, Airlines Offices, Food Outlets, Shopping Malls, Entertainment Outlets and Jetty go to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands from (Sutera Harbour Resort).

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