Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp1.904.451 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.904.451
Rp2.094.984 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Booked a sea view twin with breakfast. Watching sunset in your air conditioning room is totally worth it."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp3.997.437 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp3.997.437
Rp4.355.392 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp2.175.120 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.175.120
Rp2.387.290 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (999 reviews)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp2.400.264 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.400.264
Rp2.630.445 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (592 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay.easy access to town.markets.islands.and day trips. Fantastic service .happy hotel lovely staff. 15th floor sunset views. Next to water front.. 10/10"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp2.255.794 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp2.255.794
Rp2.474.418 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp1.908.000 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.908.000
Rp2.098.800 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (957 reviews)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal 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.

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Luyang

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

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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant 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

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide