Hostel
Island Backpackers
Semporna, Semporna, Malaysia
About Island Backpackers
Island Backpackers is a hostel in Semporna, Semporna, Malaysia. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 404 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 280 m from the centre of Semporna. The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 57 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 12:00
- Rooms
- 3
- Opened
- 2000
- Last renovated
- 2017
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 104
Jalan Pawagan Lama
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Island Backpackers scores
Better rated than 95% of hotels in Semporna
- Guest rating 9.1
- Location 6.3
Semporna average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Concierge
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.3/10
- Walk grade
- 74/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 89
- Sights within 1 km
- 3
| Nearest airportTawau Airport (TWU) | 57 km129 min drive |
|---|---|
| Distance to the centreSemporna | 280 m5 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Shunxin Market and Aquarium20 m
- Kg Tagasan Tani210 m
- Tun Sakaran Museum860 m
Island Backpackers: in detail
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Questions about Island Backpackers
How do guests rate Island Backpackers?
Island Backpackers has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 404 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Semporna.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Island Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Is there parking at Island Backpackers?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is Island Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Tawau Airport (TWU), is 57 km away in a straight line.
How many rooms does Island Backpackers have?
Island Backpackers has 3 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





