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title: "Escape Backpackers Kk, Kota Kinabalu | StayVersus"
description: "Escape Backpackers Kk in Kota Kinabalu: rated 8.9 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★
# Escape Backpackers Kk

Ujana Seri Fantasi, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9 ·  Excellent 816 reviews ·  #245 #245 of 789 in Kota Kinabalu ·  4.2/5 on Google, 180 reviews ·  6.0 Location score
## About Escape Backpackers Kk

Escape Backpackers Kk is a hostel in Ujana Seri Fantasi, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 816 reviews. Facilities include restaurant. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

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

- **Rooms:** 22

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 273

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## How Escape Backpackers Kk scores

Better rated than 68% of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **5.1**

Kota Kinabalu average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

180 Google reviews

-   5★62%
-   4★26%
-   3★9%
-   2★2%
-   1★1%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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="">1.5 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 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="">5.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Observatory Tower Of Kota Kinabalu250 m
-   Malaysia Monument490 m
-   Lockdown Escape Room1.0 km
-   Petronas Twin Tower KLCC.1.1 km
-   Muzium Tamadun Islam Sabah1.8 km
-   Aquascape Center1.8 km

## Escape Backpackers Kk: in detail

At Escape Backpackers Kk, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Amenities at car hire offered by Escape Backpackers Kk simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Kota Kinabalu. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out. At the hostel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Escape Backpackers Kk come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. At Escape Backpackers Kk, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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## Questions about Escape Backpackers Kk

### How do guests rate Escape Backpackers Kk?

Escape Backpackers Kk has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 816 reviews, which is better than 68% of rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Escape Backpackers Kk?

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

### Does Escape Backpackers Kk include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Escape Backpackers Kk?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Escape Backpackers Kk from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 5.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Escape Backpackers Kk close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Escape Backpackers Kk have?

Escape Backpackers Kk has 22 rooms.

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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