Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a city

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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,349 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
P5,349
P5,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,229 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P4,229
P4,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic Hotel in KK! Staff were friendly, engaging and helpful. The front desk staff helped us organize a couple of great tours and transportation. The breakfast is a must, sooo good! The pool area is gorgeous and bar staff is attentive and funny. Location is convenient for waterfront, markets, ..."

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P2,922 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
P2,922
P3,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
"Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is P7,632 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P7,632
P8,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
2 nights stay in KK
"Conveniently located opposite Suria Sabah. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,436 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
P4,436
P4,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
"Mist thing is good, vut food is not many kind."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P6,380 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
P6,380
P7,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
"Probably one of the best located hotels in the centre of KK. Perfect views from the rear of the hotel. Good facilities but some of the furniture was a bit worn. Car parking was good but in a disused part of the complex."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20  mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Karambunai


Downtown Kota Kinabalu