Travellers' Light Backpackers LodgevsApod Xpress - Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge scores slightly higher than Apod Xpress - Hostel. Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge comes in at #13 in Kota Kinabalu with endorsements from 2 sources like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Travellers' Light Backpackers Lodge
 Lonely Planet
 Rough Guide
Lot 19, Lorong Dewan, Sabah (borneo), Kota Kinabalu 88300, Malaysia
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 "Only a few rooms here, but they’re spick and span." Full review
 "A small and very quiet place tucked up against the KK hill, with cosy doubles and decent six-bed dorms. There’s a small terrace at the back where you can talk, smoke or just relax." 
Apod Xpress - Hostel
 Lonely Planet
No. 7 Jalan Dewan, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Restaurant
 - Family Friendly
 
 "This super-clean backpackers has four eight-bed dorms featuring pod-like bunks." Full review