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complex, dotted with swaying palms and metal gongs, located in the Tanjung Aru area
about 3km south of the city centre. Dozens of uniformed staff are constantly on hand to
respond to your every whim.
Borneo Gaya Lodge $
( 242477;
www.borneogayalodge.com
; 78 Jln Gaya; dm/d from RM25/65; )
A
typical high-volume hostel. Staff are a peach, and will help organise nearly anything, and
you're as centrally located in KK as can be.
HOSTEL
Myne Hotel $$$
( 448787;
http://hotel.myne.com.my
;
Lot 21, Warisan Sq; r/ste from RM270/430;
)
It might be located within a mall, but the Myne, with its deep red and gold accents
and brass fixtures, feels as gaudy as a chandelier. As high-end spots go, this is an execut-
ive -class kind of place, lacking the space of a resort but making up for it with a more
central location.
HOTEL
Borneo Backpackers $
( 234009;
www.borneobackpackers.com
; 24 Lg Dewan, Australia Pl; dm/s/d incl
breakfast from RM20/40/60; )
This long-running backpackers is a bit cramped, but
it's very popular, especially with younger travellers.
HOSTEL
Bunibon $
( 210801;
www.bunibonlodge.com
/; Lot 21, Lorong Dewan; dm/s/d from RM25/50/68;
)
An attractive, friendly hostel with a social vibe and surprisingly nice private
doubles.
HOSTEL
Kinabalu Backpackers $
( 253385;
www.kinabalubackpackers.com
; Lot 4, Lorong Dewan; dm/s/d from RM25/
55/68;
HOSTEL
)
A bit bare, but cheap, cheerful and clean. It can organise onward travel and
tours.
