Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu





Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do

Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear

Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
"We really enjoyed our stay at Le Méridien, we spent 4 nights. It was comfortable and quiet, the room was a very good size, there are some minor maintenance issues, but nothing to concerning. Breakfast was very good, great range of options and the staff were excellent. The location was also second ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
"The room are clean but the air condition is really bad. temperature cannot be adjust. it always remain 17 degree, It is very cold. I complained about the air con the technician shut it down, the room is very warm. Every night there is at least 1 blackout."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru
Pristine beaches and ample 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.

Karambunai
Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

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.
Alamesra
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

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











