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title: "Capsule Inn, Kota Kinabalu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Capsule Inn in Kota Kinabalu: rated 8.8 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Capsule Inn

Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8 ·  Excellent 339 reviews ·  #350 #350 of 789 in Kota Kinabalu ·  6.3 Location score
## About Capsule Inn

Capsule Inn is a hostel in Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 339 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 730 m from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 32

- **Floors:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 188

Lot 3.33 , 3rd floor Asia City Complex, Jalan Singgah Mata 2, Asia City .

## How Capsule Inn scores

Better rated than 53% of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Beach access **5.0**
-   Public transport **0.4**

Kota Kinabalu average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **81**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stesen Keretapi Sembulan</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kota Kinabalu</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">730 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Observatory Tower Of Kota Kinabalu630 m
-   Petronas Twin Tower KLCC.710 m
-   Malaysia Monument790 m
-   Lockdown Escape Room1.4 km
-   Muzium Tamadun Islam Sabah1.4 km
-   Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum1.4 km

## Capsule Inn: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Capsule Inn. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as express check-in or check-out. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hostel's tours. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Capsule Inn is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hostel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

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## Questions about Capsule Inn

### How do guests rate Capsule Inn?

Capsule Inn has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 339 reviews, which is better than 53% of rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Capsule Inn?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Capsule Inn?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Capsule Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Capsule Inn close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Capsule Inn have?

Capsule Inn has 32 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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