Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a city

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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is P6,091 per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
P6,091
P6,721 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is P4,526 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P4,526
P5,032 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good service and area. But the building is a little old and rooms need renovation.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is P2,308 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
P2,308
P2,866 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
All good!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is P5,016 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
P5,016
P5,561 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff, great food

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is P7,511 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P7,511
P8,255 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is P2,637 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
P2,637
P3,531 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
Superb hotel with great location

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes

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.

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Luyang

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

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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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.

Likas
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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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.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu