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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

RM262

RM293 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

RM211

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

RM164

RM187 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Raul Miguel

RM286

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

RM146

RM157 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

RM231

RM259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

RM83

RM100 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

RM268

RM299 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

11. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

RM388

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

12. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

RM215

RM242 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

RM148

RM160 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

14. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 2 km from Sabah State Museum

Anonymous traveller

RM110

RM129 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

15. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

RM373

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

RM155

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

17. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

MASAKO

RM153

RM165 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub.

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern building with a sign that reads "Riverson Sembulan".

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Caroline

RM188

RM213 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

RM142

RM153 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

20. 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

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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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 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Sabah Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Pillow and some door lock need to be change"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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 171 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Sabah State Museum, Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers a fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

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

Expedia has 171 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.

Hotels near 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. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

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

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

11. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

12. Oceania Hotel

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

14. Hotel DeLeeton

15. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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

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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

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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