Top Hostels in Kuching
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Popular choice
Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Vending machines
Found 16 minutes' walk from Darul Hana Bridge, this Kuching hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple. The hostel is also within a 1-km distance of Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market.
The 9-room Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium hostel offers access to Fort Margherita and Brooke Gallery, which is just 9 minutes' walk away.
This Kuching hostel features guest rooms complete with reading light, and in some rooms, a multi-channel television.
Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Vending machines
Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel
Found 16 minutes' walk from Darul Hana Bridge, this Kuching hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple. The hostel is also within a 1-km distance of Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market.
The 9-room Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium hostel offers access to Fort Margherita and Brooke Gallery, which is just 9 minutes' walk away.
This Kuching hostel features guest rooms complete with reading light, and in some rooms, a multi-channel television.
Treehouse Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
The hostel boasts a convenient location merely 1.1 km from Darul Hana Bridge, in proximity to shopping opportunities such as Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market. This Kuching hostel is also just a 13-minute walk from The Tun Jugah Foundation.
The 11-room Treehouse hostel is 750 metres from Orang Utan Murals and a few steps from the historic Square Tower Prison-Fort.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a dining area.
Treehouse Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
Treehouse Hostel
The hostel boasts a convenient location merely 1.1 km from Darul Hana Bridge, in proximity to shopping opportunities such as Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market. This Kuching hostel is also just a 13-minute walk from The Tun Jugah Foundation.
The 11-room Treehouse hostel is 750 metres from Orang Utan Murals and a few steps from the historic Square Tower Prison-Fort.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a dining area.
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Great deal
Hornbill'S Nest Kuching
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Car park
US$ 7.41 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Staying at the Kuching hostel, guests can pay a visit to Chinese History Museum, located only 0.6 km away. The Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, a nearby place of worship, is within a few blocks of this comfortable hostel.
The landscapes garden "Orchid Park" is around 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Hornbill'S Nest Kuching
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Car park
US$ 7.41 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Garden area
Hornbill'S Nest Kuching
Staying at the Kuching hostel, guests can pay a visit to Chinese History Museum, located only 0.6 km away. The Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, a nearby place of worship, is within a few blocks of this comfortable hostel.
The landscapes garden "Orchid Park" is around 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Swanling Kuching
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
Found within 25 minutes' walk of the landscapes garden "Orchid Park", the Kuching hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". The hostel is situated only 1.4 km from Reservoir Park.
Swanling Kuching hostel offers access to the Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, which is merely a 9-minute walk away.
There are 17 allergy-free rooms with air conditioning for guests' added comfort.
Swanling Kuching
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
Swanling Kuching
Found within 25 minutes' walk of the landscapes garden "Orchid Park", the Kuching hostel is a short way from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". The hostel is situated only 1.4 km from Reservoir Park.
Swanling Kuching hostel offers access to the Vibrant Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, which is merely a 9-minute walk away.
There are 17 allergy-free rooms with air conditioning for guests' added comfort.
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Best-rated
The Cottage Stay - Self Check-In
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
Found about 1 km from Cat Monument, this Kuching hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like India Mosque. In addition, St.Peter's Church can be found 18 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The 10-room The Cottage Stay - Self Check-In hostel is around 500 metres from the history museum "Brooke Gallery" and not far from the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral".
The rooms at the Kuching hostel come with a kitchenette and a dining area and offer views of the city.
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
Found about 1 km from Cat Monument, this Kuching hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like India Mosque. In addition, St.Peter's Church can be found 18 minutes on foot from the hostel.
The 10-room The Cottage Stay - Self Check-In hostel is around 500 metres from the history museum "Brooke Gallery" and not far from the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral".
The rooms at the Kuching hostel come with a kitchenette and a dining area and offer views of the city.
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Top location
Check In Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Indoor swimming pool
Located around a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Fort Margherita and Brooke Gallery, this hostel is also not far from Kuching Esplanade. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Plaza Merdeka (1.6 km) and Sarawak Plaza (0.6 km) for visitors to explore.
The 18-room Check In hostel offers access to Cat Monument, which is a mere 0.7 km away.
Providing guests with ironing facilities and air conditioning, the rooms feature a sitting area.
Check In Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Indoor swimming pool
Check In Lodge
Located around a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Fort Margherita and Brooke Gallery, this hostel is also not far from Kuching Esplanade. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Plaza Merdeka (1.6 km) and Sarawak Plaza (0.6 km) for visitors to explore.
The 18-room Check In hostel offers access to Cat Monument, which is a mere 0.7 km away.
Providing guests with ironing facilities and air conditioning, the rooms feature a sitting area.
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Guest favorite
The Wheelhouse
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
Found just 1.3 km from Darul Hana Bridge, the hostel is in the immediate vicinity of worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". This accommodation is nearly 10 minutes' walk from Mirage Spa.
Guests will find Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market, which is a mere 300 metres away.
The Wheelhouse
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
The Wheelhouse
Found just 1.3 km from Darul Hana Bridge, the hostel is in the immediate vicinity of worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". This accommodation is nearly 10 minutes' walk from Mirage Spa.
Guests will find Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market, which is a mere 300 metres away.
Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
This Kuching hostel boasts a prime location 2.6 km from Reservoir Park, 3.1 km from shopping opportunities such as Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market. In addition, Chinese History Museum can be found around 15 minutes' drive from the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the 1870 waterfront Astana Palace, which stands 3.5 km from the Kuching accommodation.
Offering a dressing room and a dining area, this Kuching hostel comes with a safe box and comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning. Along with a writing desk, these rooms also have soundproof windows.
Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park
This Kuching hostel boasts a prime location 2.6 km from Reservoir Park, 3.1 km from shopping opportunities such as Kuching Waterfront Bazaar Lively Market. In addition, Chinese History Museum can be found around 15 minutes' drive from the hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the 1870 waterfront Astana Palace, which stands 3.5 km from the Kuching accommodation.
Offering a dressing room and a dining area, this Kuching hostel comes with a safe box and comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning. Along with a writing desk, these rooms also have soundproof windows.
24 Seven Heritage Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Found just 1.7 km from Kuching City Mosque مسجد, the hostel is not far from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". The Kuching hostel is merely 12 minutes' walk from carpenter street.
24 Seven Heritage hostel offers access to Cat Monument, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
24 Seven Heritage Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
24 Seven Heritage Hostel
Found just 1.7 km from Kuching City Mosque مسجد, the hostel is not far from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". The Kuching hostel is merely 12 minutes' walk from carpenter street.
24 Seven Heritage hostel offers access to Cat Monument, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
Urban Capsule By Faradale
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Found 16 minutes on foot from Kuching City Mosque مسجد, the hostel is approximately a 5-minute drive from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Urban Capsule By Faradale hostel is not far from Reservoir Park.
The accommodation offers access to Kuching Mosque, which is just 0.7 km away.
Urban Capsule By Faradale
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Urban Capsule By Faradale
Found 16 minutes on foot from Kuching City Mosque مسجد, the hostel is approximately a 5-minute drive from worship locations like the Anglican church "St Thomas's Cathedral". Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Urban Capsule By Faradale hostel is not far from Reservoir Park.
The accommodation offers access to Kuching Mosque, which is just 0.7 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Kuching, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel |
7.9 / 10 (542 Reviews) |
From 19$ | |
| Treehouse Hostel |
7.7 / 10 (235 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Hornbill'S Nest Kuching |
7.5 / 10 (389 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Swanling Kuching |
7.3 / 10 (293 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| The Cottage Stay - Self Check-In |
8.2 / 10 (153 Reviews) |
From 22$ |
More accommodations in Kuching
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget-friendly hostels in Kuching center offer the best access to landmarks?
Hostels like Hornbill's Nest Kuching and The Wheelhouse are located in Kuching's center. You can easily walk to attractions like the Sarawak River and Kuching Waterfront.
For the best experience, explore the nearby waterfront area early in the morning to enjoy the cool air and less crowded streets.
What are the best hostels in Kuching near the airport?
Swanling Kuching and Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel are relatively close to Kuching International Airport. These locations make airport transfers quicker and easier.
Book a taxi or ride-sharing service to the airport one day in advance for a hassle-free trip, especially if your flight is early.
What affordable hostels in Kuching provide breakfast options?
Treehouse Hostel and The Cottage Stay offer breakfast during your stay. This can save you time and money as you start your day exploring the city.
Enjoy your breakfast at Treehouse Hostel's communal area to mingle with fellow travelers and share tips about local attractions.
Which budget hostels in Kuching have pools?
Urban Capsule By Faradale offers a pool for guests. It's a nice spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.
Plan your pool time around early afternoon when the sun is out to truly enjoy the refreshing water.
Are there hostels near Kuching's historic district?
24 Seven Heritage Hostel is located close to Kuching's historic district. This area is rich in culture, with plenty of museums and traditional shops nearby.
Take a walking tour of the historic district early in the day to discover unique architecture and avoid the midday heat.
Which hostels in Kuching are recommended for families with children?
Check In Lodge is family-friendly and provides spacious rooms for families traveling together. It is located near the city center for easy trips to parks and attractions.
Visit City Park nearby for a picnic; it's a great spot for kids to play and enjoy the outdoors.
Which hostels in Kuching are great for extended stays?
Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park and Hornbill's Nest Kuching are suitable for longer stays, offering comfortable amenities and a home-like atmosphere.
Consider making a weekly food budget if you plan to cook meals, as local markets like Kenyalang Market have fresh produce at lower prices.
How can I get around Kuching easily?
Local buses are available, but taxis and ride-sharing services like Grab are more convenient for tourists. They can take you directly to your desired destination.
Use Grab to compare prices and avoid any language barrier with drivers; it's also cheaper than regular taxis.
What unique cultural events can I experience in Kuching?
The Rainforest World Music Festival occurs every July. It features local and international music performances, making it a vibrant cultural experience.
Book early online for festival tickets; they often sell out a month before the event, ensuring you don't miss out.
What local foods should I try while staying in Kuching?
Try Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee at local eateries. These dishes are unique to the region and are a must-try!
Visit the nearby open-air markets around noon to find local food stalls and sample inexpensive, fresh meals.
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