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Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. "
Canada
Donna
The price is RM244
RM274 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
Japan
Yuta
The price is RM167
RM191 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
ACJ Residence

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is RM178
RM202 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is RM83
RM100 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Signel Hostel

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is RM149
RM171 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
CJ Residence

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is RM187
RM212 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Mandarin Hotel

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM127
RM160 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (192 reviews)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is RM92
RM118 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Hotel Gaia 95

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
United Kingdom
Ganesh
The price is RM156
RM179 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950 reviews)
"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"
Singapore
Keith
The price is RM392
RM433 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Horizon Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)
"Room is clean and nee"
Singapore
Kim-Foo
The price is RM320
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (114 reviews)
"overall ok with reasonable price , with best location in KK downtown . near big supermarket , and fruit & fish market .in night time life so enjoyable . staff is so friendly , nice . "
United States
SUHN OUK
The price is RM79
RM99 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Hotel O Five 2

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Great room and service! "
Denmark
Tonje
The price is RM149
RM171 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
AC Residence

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is RM155
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Jsia Hotel

Jsia Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (28 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and clean. It will be great if cloth hanger is installed inside the room and kiblat direction was labelled for muslim tourists."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM185
RM210 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Jsia Hotel

Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (480 reviews)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is RM278
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hotel Sixty3

Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"Great location as parking is more available on the streets than hotels on the north end of the city"
United States
TEKFOH
The price is RM148
RM170 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Walk In Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is RM296
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
The Jesselton Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit."
Australia
Shankaran Pillay
The price is RM324
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (55 reviews)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
The price is RM146
RM167 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Qlio Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lounge
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
16 reviews
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Café
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
12 reviews
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40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
47 reviews
View

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?
Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 281 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Merdeka Square?
Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 281 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merdeka Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Merdeka Square.
What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?
Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.