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title: "Vibrant Hostel, Kota Kinabalu: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Vibrant Hostel in Kota Kinabalu: rated 9.4 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Vibrant Hostel

Kampung Setinggan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.4 ·  Exceptional 1,994 reviews ·  #17 #17 of 789 in Kota Kinabalu ·  6.3 Location score
## About Vibrant Hostel

Vibrant Hostel is a hostel in Kampung Setinggan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 1,994 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 490 m from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The nearest beach is 920 m away. The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 4.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 22

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 516

Level 1-5, Block E, Lot 29, Kota Kinabalu Times Square, 88100

## How Vibrant Hostel scores

Better rated than 98% of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **6.3**
-   Beach access **7.2**
-   Public transport **4.2**

Kota Kinabalu average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

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

- **Walk grade:** **72**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **92**

- **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="">920 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 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="">4.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 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="">490 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kiddies Club850 m
-   Double Six Monument900 m
-   Muzium Tamadun Islam Sabah1.2 km
-   Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum1.2 km
-   Sabah State Museum1.2 km
-   Petronas Twin Tower KLCC.1.2 km

## Vibrant Hostel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Vibrant Hostel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's tours. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. 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 Vibrant 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 blackout curtains for your convenience. In select rooms within the hostel, a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries 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 Vibrant Hostel

### How do guests rate Vibrant Hostel?

Vibrant Hostel has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 1,994 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Vibrant Hostel?

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

### Is there parking at Vibrant Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Vibrant Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Vibrant Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 920 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Vibrant Hostel have?

Vibrant Hostel 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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