Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

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Popular places to visit

Things to do


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 Rp1.399.267 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp1.399.267
Rp1.551.082 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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)
The room was spotless with staff courteous. This is my 2nd time there and my wife and I intend to make it an annual trip.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is Rp2.153.174 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp2.153.174
Rp2.365.301 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 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 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp1.515.196 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp1.515.196
Rp1.676.286 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room and services was greatly

Reviewed on 3 Nov 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 Rp2.089.671 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp2.089.671
Rp2.296.719 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp822.786 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
Rp822.786
Rp1.010.825 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
Convenient and nice Staff

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4 out of 5
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
7.8/10 Good! (702 reviews)
Courteous staff Spacious room/flat

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.

Luyang
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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

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, 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