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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 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.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

P1,716

P2,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

P3,678

P3,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

P3,029

P4,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

P2,595

P2,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

P5,290

P5,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

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

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

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

KOK

P4,329

P4,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

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.

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

P2,103

P2,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

P1,153

P1,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

P3,191

P3,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

P4,116

P4,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

P6,289

P6,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small table, two chairs, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker, and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a headboard, and curtains.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

12. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

0.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Adnan

P2,478

P2,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

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

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

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

P6,483

P7,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

14. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Caroline

P2,770

P3,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

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

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

P2,171

P2,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

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

16. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

P2,836

P3,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

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

17. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

P2,309

P2,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

P3,588

P4,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

P5,508

P6,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

20. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

scott

P2,091

P2,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 251 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum 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"

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."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

8/10 Good

"A lovely hotel by the waterfront with an amazing view of yachts and the islands. All meals are in the buffet restaurant that provides a huge choice of local dishes and some international food. There is a tiny bar by the waterfront that serves simple food in the evenings. Excellent service staff and ambience. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to shopping malls, served by the hotel's free shuttle bus. Grab to the city is easy to get and inexpensive. Very convenient location. A hassle-free stay at this lovely hotel."

Oceania Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I dont have a car and I didnt eat in the restuarant."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

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.

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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 studying the exhibits at 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 171 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveler data, and this apartment offers a fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

How many hotels will I find close to Sabah State Museum?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals 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 Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center, and Monsopiad Cultural Village are some favorites close by Sabah State Museum.

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Our top choices for Sabah State Museum hotels

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

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

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

14. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

16. Oceania Hotel

17. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Oceania Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

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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