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Discover 576 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Signel Hostel
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signel Hostel

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Nice cozy beds, relaxed and friendly staff "
The price is ₩26,278
₩31,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Signel Hostel
AC Residence
Standard Double Room (AC 3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

AC Residence

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
"Very nice hotel, clean, no nonsense, and extremely quick reply. The bed was super comfortable and everything is within walking distance. Highly recommend!"
The price is ₩43,885
₩50,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
AC Residence
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"The staff were extremely helpful and attentive!. They even have powerbanks and charging cables in e room. It's also near to the airport so if you do not want to hear aeroplanes then may nt work for you. "
The price is ₩100,782
₩112,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
CJ Residence
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"We had a very lovely stay, staff was very kind and welcoming. Room was clean, amenities provided. Comfortable room with everything you need. Would definitely stay again! "
The price is ₩42,482
₩49,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
CJ Residence
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | View from room

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55)
"Overall very good place to stay. Unfortunately only issue on lift bank where only on side can access to cark park if you want going down. "
The price is ₩63,071
₩71,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
AJ Residence 1 | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
The price is ₩45,398
₩52,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Cafe

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137)
"This is a modern city type hotel beautifully decorated, with easy access to nearby restaurants, ideal for a short stay visiting Kotakinabalu .Ms Linda, front desk manager and her team at the reception were outstanding. This greatly professional staff , made our stay a memorable one. Will be back"
The price is ₩110,043
₩122,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Reception

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"Great location at Gaya Street with night market & morning market selling many interesting foodstuffs and wares. Convenient as many dining shops nearby with Chinese, Malay & Western food easily available. Hotel is clean & eco-friendly with hospitable staff. Will definitely stay here again."
The price is ₩72,917
₩82,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"Free breakfast was excellent "
The price is ₩73,030
₩95,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Reception

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (968)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
The price is ₩114,192
₩126,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
The price is ₩151,371
₩166,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
Cafe

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
"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...
The price is ₩50,104
₩57,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Awesome location to enjoy the Saturday & Sunday Gaya Market. Comfortable with basic facilities. Highly recommend if you're planning to explore the nearby area."
The price is ₩36,007
₩45,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hotel Gaia 95
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"very good location"
The price is ₩116,184
₩128,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
ACJ Residence
View from property

ACJ Residence

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
The price is ₩55,530
₩63,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
ACJ Residence
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
The price is ₩101,578
₩113,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (894)
"The facilities and room accommodation were excellent "
The price is ₩225,914
₩247,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Grandis Hotel
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Great hotel. "
The price is ₩40,382
₩46,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596)
"overall quite nice, be aware that the hotel is right on the landing route to KKIA, so you can hear the planes flying right above your heads all day long"
The price is ₩155,687
₩171,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel Eden54
Studio Plus | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
The price is ₩40,303
₩50,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel Eden54
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.
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample 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.

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

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.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Likas

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

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Super convenient location with all sorts of options, including dining, shopping, transportation as well as banking."
Cheng Wei 7-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

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What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera, and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.