Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
A clock tower with two faces, surrounded by greenery and a white fence.
A mountain with a large cloud of smoke or dust rising from its peak.
A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
A street with a prominent entrance sign for Kota Kinabalu, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is Rp808.460 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp808.460
Rp873.137 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (130 reviews)
"Located in the Suria mall"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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 Rp1.630.628 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
Rp1.630.628
Rp1.805.149 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is Rp1.505.760 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp1.505.760
Rp1.670.292 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 Rp1.762.841 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp1.762.841
Rp1.947.939 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
KK Times Square Hotel

KK Times Square Hotel

2 out of 5
C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is Rp772.620 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp772.620
Rp878.501 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and room service. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Plaza Wawasan ...
7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)
Ok for a short stay based on location
"Good location, comfortable bed. Bathroom in bad condition, WiFi didn’t work at all."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

KK Times Square Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is Rp1.445.530 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
Rp1.445.530
Rp1.605.243 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

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.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

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.

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.

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.



Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide