Sandakan Backpackers

Average rooms, fun rooftop terrace

Photo of Sandakan Backpackers, Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block SH-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan. , Sandakan

What we say:

Cheap and centrally located, you could do worse than a night at Sandakan Backpackers but you could also do a lot better. The rooms are gloomy and spartanly furnished with a couple beds and choice of fan or air-con. The whole hostel seems overdue for a thorough cleaning, especially the shared bathrooms. Do note that the rooms with attached shower are just that – you'll still have to use the shared toilets. On the positive, there is a lounge to chill out and watch a movie and a rooftop terrace where you can relax with a beer and enjoy the sea view. Rates include free WiFi, towel, linen and light breakfast.

Contact details:

Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block SH-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan. T: (089) 221 104
Email them at: sales@sandakanbackpackers.com
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Last reviewed by: Tanya Procyshyn
Tanya Procyshyn is a Singapore-based freelance writer and photographer. With a passion for unusual destinations, she has camped alongside Komodo dragons and shook hands with soldiers in North Korea. She blogs at www.idreamofdurian.com.

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dorm Fan	25 Ringgit	25 Ringgit
Sgl fan share b'room	40 Ringgit	40 Ringgit	Attached shower only
Dbl fan share b'room	45 Ringgit	45 Ringgit
Dbl air-con share b'room	70 Ringgit	70 Ringgit	Attached shower only
Triple air-con share b'room	90 Ringgit	90 Ringgit
Quad air-con share b'room	120 Ringgit	120 Ringgit

Added to Travelfish on: 16th February, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 16th February, 2013

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