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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

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

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Scott

P1,713

P2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Zhen

P1,713

P2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

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

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Yuta

P2,069

P2,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Donna

P3,372

P3,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

MRS

P7,445

P8,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Ganesh

P2,099

P2,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Davide

P5,679

P6,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Thomas

P4,298

P4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

HEIDI

P5,387

P5,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

David Wong Weng

P3,765

P4,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

11. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Brittany

P1,405

P1,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Yan Ting

P2,183

P3,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

13. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

John

P2,541

P3,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Kim

P3,415

P3,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

15. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Sofía

P1,707

P2,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A reception desk with a computer, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Anonymous traveler

P1,614

P1,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

17. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Ai Ming

P2,829

P3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

18. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Michelle

P4,054

P4,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

19. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Tamara

P2,570

P2,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

20. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Henn Kiew

P3,518

P3,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 215 reviews	View

Top Kota Kinabalu Central Market Hotel Reviews

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"

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."

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great locations and tidy facilities"

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Other attractions near Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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KK Plaza

7.6/10 (97 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Handicraft Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your stay in Sinsuran Kompleks. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Kota Kinabalu Central Market is located in an area of Pusat Bandar known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 284 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Adjacent to Kota Kinabalu Central Market, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options close by include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Expedia has 284 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kota Kinabalu Central Market, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

What can I see and do near Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Central Market hotels

1. CJ Residence

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

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

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10. Hotel Sixty3

11. Hotel Gaia 95

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

13. The Klagan Hotel

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. Hotel Capital

16. Hotel Eden54

17. Hotel 7 Suria

18. Horizon Hotel

19. Mandarin Hotel

20. The Jesselton Hotel

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Top Kota Kinabalu Central Market Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Other attractions near Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Atkinson Clock Tower

KK Plaza

Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Warisan Square

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