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Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Bandar Sandakan, Sandakan, Malaysia

8.6 Very good507 reviews #41#41 of 79 in Sandakan 4.3/5on Google, 337 reviews 4.9Location score

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About Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Bandar Sandakan, Sandakan, Malaysia. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 507 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 6.2 km from the centre of Sandakan. The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 9.6 km away.

Type
Hostel
Star rating
★
Check-in from
14:00
Check-out until
12:00
Rooms
11
Other stays within 500 m
34

Lot 108, SH-11 Harbour Square Sandakan sandakanbackpackershostel.com

Prices

Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.

How Sandakan Backpackers Hostel scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Sandakan

  • Guest rating 8.6
  • Location 4.9
  • Beach access 0.0

Sandakan average

Rating on Google

4.3/5

337 Google reviews

  • 5★61%
  • 4★23%
  • 3★12%
  • 2★1%
  • 1★2%

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

Amenities

Food & drink

  • Free breakfast

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Services

  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

Location

Location score
4.9/10
Walk grade
70/100 Good for walkers
Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
59
Sights within 1 km
4
Nearest beach3.9 km9 min drive
Nearest airportSandakan Airport (SDK)9.6 km22 min drive
Distance to the centreSandakan6.2 km14 min drive

Sights nearby

  • Muzium Warisan Sandakan360 m
  • Sandakan War Monument370 m
  • Sandakan Massacre Memorial540 m
  • Agnes Keith House560 m
  • 中华思念馆,JALAN LALANG,SANDAkan1.1 km

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Discovering Sandakan becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hostel. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's tours. At the hostel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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Questions about Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

How do guests rate Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 507 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Sandakan.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel?

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

Does Sandakan Backpackers Hostel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

How far is Sandakan Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sandakan Airport (SDK), is 9.6 km away in a straight line.

How many rooms does Sandakan Backpackers Hostel have?

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel has 11 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