Travel to Kota Kinabalu

  • Plan, book, travel with confidence

    • Better together

    Save up to RM 324 when you book a flight and hotel together*

    Find the right fit

    With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package

    Rest easy

    Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place

Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Find hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Top hotels in 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 RM350 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM350
RM388 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Remodelling
"Hotel is a little old. It need remodelling. Except that, the others are good."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM384 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM384
RM425 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM676 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM676
RM808 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic staff made our stay memorable. All were friendly, courteous, helpful and went the extra mile. Would definitely return"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
See all 667 properties in Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(12 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

4/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

What to do in Kota Kinabalu

Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

RM277
per adult
Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

RM330
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
Sabah Museum

Private Half Day Kota Kinabalu City Tour

RM280
per adult
Private Half Day Kota Kinabalu City Tour
See all activities in Kota Kinabalu
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.