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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

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

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Scott

Rp486.383

Rp568.889 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Zhen

Rp486.383

Rp568.889 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

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

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

3. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Yuta

Rp553.222

Rp597.674 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Donna

Rp630.599

Rp681.238 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A living room with a beige sofa, a white coffee table, and a blue rug. There are three exercise balls on the rug.

A reception desk with a sign reading "SIGNÉL Hostel" and a modern interior design.

A signboard with information about hotel check-in times, payment options, and cancellation policy.

A hallway with a white sink, mirror, and hanging plant.

5. Signel Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Richard

Rp274.297

Rp339.836 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Ganesh

Rp596.540

Rp687.883 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Davide

Rp1.613.930

Rp1.786.664 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Thomas

Rp1.220.671

Rp1.361.920 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Paul

Rp2.128.643

Rp2.342.554 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Brittany

Rp399.029

Rp514.426 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Yan Ting

Rp826.132

Rp1.236.408 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

12. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Cilla

Rp1.650.973

Rp1.826.646 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

David Wong Weng

Rp1.129.502

Rp1.308.637 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

14. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Ai Ming

Rp803.550

Rp991.784 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

15. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Sofía

Rp460.065

Rp586.471 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

16. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square

Kanai

Rp730.005

Rp832.018 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

17. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

Wayne

Rp627.759

Rp721.575 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A reception desk with a computer, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

18. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Anonymous traveller

Rp421.262

Rp540.670 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

19. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Henn Kiew

Rp999.076

Rp1.122.597 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

20. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Michelle

Rp1.278.735

Rp1.509.215 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Signel Hostel	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

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."

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar when you spend time at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can do some window-shopping at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sedco Square

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Sedco Square. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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KK Plaza

7.6/10 (97 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kota Kinabalu Central Market

7.8/10 (375 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Handicraft Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Handicraft Market during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?

Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 280 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Merdeka Square?

Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?

Expedia has 280 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merdeka Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Merdeka Square.

What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.

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Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

1. CJ Residence

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

3. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

5. Signel Hostel

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

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

12. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

13. Hotel Sixty3

14. Hotel 7 Suria

15. Hotel Capital

16. Mandarin Hotel

17. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

18. Hotel Eden54

19. The Jesselton Hotel

20. Horizon Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Sedco Square

KK Plaza

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Handicraft Market

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