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title: "Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In), Kuching"
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Guesthouse · SUNSET HOMESTAY
# Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)

Kampung Boyan, Kuching, Malaysia

8.8 ·  Excellent 594 reviews ·  #229 #229 of 461 in Kuching ·  6.9 Location score
## About Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)

Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) is a guesthouse in Kampung Boyan, Kuching, Malaysia. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 594 reviews. It is 3.2 km from the centre of Kuching. The nearest airport, Kuching International Airport (KCH), is 7.7 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

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

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Chain:** SUNSET HOMESTAY

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 98

E36, Level 2, Taman Sri Sarawak, Jalan Green Hill, Kuching Sarawak.

## How Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Kuching

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Public transport **0.4**

Kuching average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **95**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **21**

<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 station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gambir Asli Sarawak</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="">Kuching International Airport (KCH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 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="">Kuching</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Semenggoh Wildlife Nature Reserve Borneo80 m
-   Travel to Orang Utan at Semenggoh Rehab Centre190 m
-   Stmrock Motor Museum200 m
-   Cat Muzium, Kuching210 m
-   Cat Statue230 m
-   Chinese History Museum270 m

## Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In): in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the homestay for guests who arrive by car. Reception services featuring express check-in or check-out are available to cater to your requirements. The homestay is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at homestay are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In), a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, the homestay offers visitors access to a refrigerator. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the homestay at its shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)

### How do guests rate Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)?

Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 594 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Kuching.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In)?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kuching International Airport (KCH), is 7.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) have?

Sunset homestay - Backpacker Hostel (Self Check-In) has 1 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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