Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
Kota Kinabalu showing markets, food and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor
Kota Kinabalu featuring a city

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is RM316 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
RM316
RM351 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is RM420 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM420
RM464 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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 RM680 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM680
RM744 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is RM613 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
RM613
RM672 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
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 RM510 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
RM510
RM561 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
1. The Oceanus Shopping Mall is not fully operational. However the 3 convenient-marts along the corridor did help. 2. The bathroom walk-in closet is fantastic. More lighting in shower and vanity area will help in attending ourselves. Sofa and carpet looks pretty aged. It will be good if there’s a ...

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4 out of 5
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Jesselton ...
7.8/10 Good! (710 reviews)
Rooms nice size, great location. Staff friendly and attentive when required.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes

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.

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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant 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.

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Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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