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1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

RM263

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ines

RM353

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

RM148

RM169 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Raul Miguel

RM322

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

RM145

RM157 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

RM274

RM353 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

RM83

RM100 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

RM202

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

RM210

RM237 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

RM429

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

11. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

SYED NASIRIN

RM184

RM209 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

12. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Bethany

RM651

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

RM143

RM154 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

14. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 2 km from Sabah State Museum

Anonymous traveller

RM97

RM114 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

15. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

RM329

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

RM155

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

17. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Caroline

RM179

RM203 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Mo kwan Packy

RM152

RM165 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

RM169

RM192 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Sazali

RM126

RM136 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels	9.4 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah State Museum?

Sabah State Museum is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 170 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sabah State Museum?

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sabah State Museum. Other good options close by include The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay and Sabah Oriental Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sabah State Museum?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sabah State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Sabah State Museum.

What can I see and do near Sabah State Museum?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre if you want a dose of fresh air. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Monsopiad Cultural Village are some favourites close by Sabah State Museum.

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Our top choices for Sabah State Museum hotels

1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

11. Oceania Hotel

12. The Magellan Sutera Resort

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

14. Hotel DeLeeton

15. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

20. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Sabah State Mosque

Sabah Agricultural Park

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah Art Gallery

All Saint's Cathedral

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