Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Popular places to visit
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.
Oceanus Waterfront Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Imago Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Gaya Street Sunday Market
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Sutera Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
Kokol Hill ATV Adventure, Sunset Rendezvous with Local Cuisine Dinner
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Dreamer Island Day Trip Diving with Lunch & Hotel Transfer
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Everything is good
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Hotel 7 Suria
All good!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Everything is good. Staffs are all kind and very nice.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Everything good and tidy
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Beautiful view from the room. Lovely pool. Amazing breakfast. Very efficient kind service.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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.
Luyang
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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.
Likas
Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.
Kepayan
Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
