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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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

P1,715

P2,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

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

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

P2,594

P2,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

P3,680

P3,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

P3,028

P4,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

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

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

P5,052

P5,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

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

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Paula

P4,402

P4,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

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

P2,102

P2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 17 - Oct 18

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

P3,189

P3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

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.

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

P3,811

P4,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

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

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.

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

P6,287

P6,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

An elevator with a metallic finish, a wall-mounted emergency phone, and a trash bin.

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

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 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

P2,545

P2,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

P5,878

P6,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

14. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

P2,344

P2,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

15. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

P2,835

P3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Zachary

P1,909

P2,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

P1,692

P1,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

P3,586

P4,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

P3,592

P4,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A room with a large window overlooking a sunset, a wooden table, and a hanging light fixture.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table, engaged in writing or studying.

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a control panel, and a digital display on the wall.

20. Seaview Capsule Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Benjamin

P983

P1,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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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
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 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 252 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

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."

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. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

15. Oceania Hotel

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Seaview Capsule Hotel

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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

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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