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      X-Plorer Backpackers

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      #68 of 104 Specialty Lodging in Kota Kinabalu
      Floor No 106 108 1st | Jalan Gaya,, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
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      51 reviews
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      22 Jan 2017
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      8 Oct 2016
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      1 - 5 of 42 reviews

      Reviewed 22 January 2017
      Friendly staff

      Our rooms were clean and all equipment in them worked. Staff was friendly. There is a restaurant very close where live music is played every night up to 23-24 so that should be taken into consideration if you are an early sleeper.

      Thank Jussi81
      Reviewed 8 October 2016 via mobile
      Backpackers ONLY

      Okay. Four of us stayed here last night for RM82/night with 1 king bed and 1 double decker bed plus shared bathrooms (male+female) so don't be surprised when you met them in toilet or bathroom. If you are a solo traveller you can rent a...More

      Thank rainascarlette
      Reviewed 21 May 2016 via mobile
      Happy with the stay

      Room is basic but for RM60 for an A/C room is quite a good deal. We stayed at the smaller branch above pasta pasta restaurant and all rooms can fit 4 people. Not sure if same price will be given for more than 2 pax....More

      Thank tenuk
      Reviewed 14 April 2016 via mobile
      Bye

      No shampoo, no towel, terrible breakfast. Location is OK, but there are more places around there to stay. First morning, they serve only a pack of cornflakes and instant coffee pack, while second morning, nothing was served.

      Thank vhanded
      Reviewed 23 March 2016
      Good location

      good location for traveler and also clean facilities, well renovated! we Spent a night here with my friends. Price is cheap! but wifi is slow, but not that bad. anyway the staff so friendly ! recommended for who want to stay at backpackers

      Thank andey325
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      "request for an inner room (if they have one) if you're a light sleeper."
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      "Rooms overlooking Gaya Street maybe too noisy for some light sleepers especially on Saturday night."
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