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Discover 567 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (190)
"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 ₩32,181
₩41,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Hotel Gaia 95
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (88)
"The hotel is in a strategic area, easy for food hunting, shopping mall is nearby and all the staff are friendly. Just the room facilieties were prepared with old stuff. But overall everything is good."
The price is ₩35,269
₩41,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Hotel DeLeeton
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
The price is ₩156,914
₩172,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 ₩40,949
₩47,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Seaview Capsule Hotel
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
The price is ₩21,371
₩28,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Seaview Capsule Hotel
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Close to lots of amenities "
The price is ₩60,600
₩74,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Klagan Hotel
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Waterfront View) | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
The price is ₩109,510
₩132,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Jesselton Quay Citypads
Outdoor pool

Jesselton Quay Citypads

3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (7)
"The unit needs to maintain better and the aircons has to be cleaned on routinely basis. The aircons are full of dust. The windows locks need to change and some are defective. Can be improved overall"
The price is ₩87,028
₩118,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Jesselton Quay Citypads
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
Family Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (17)
"nice place"
The price is ₩66,980
₩75,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
Ease Hotel
Front of property

Ease Hotel

3.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (69)
"overall is good, nothing to complain"
The price is ₩32,686
₩41,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Ease Hotel
Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air
Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air

3.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (12)
"It was cheap...staff friendly and helpful... Near to mall for shopping...The pharmacy at the end of the street anazing."
The price is ₩42,742
₩53,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air
Horizon Hotel
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Horizon Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (948)
"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"
The price is ₩108,509
₩120,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Horizon Hotel
Hotel O Five 2
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O Five 2

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (110)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
The price is ₩20,501
₩26,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel O Five 2
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
AJ Residence 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

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 ₩47,860
₩54,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
Mandarin Hotel
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (237)
"Strategic"
The price is ₩48,706
₩55,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Mandarin Hotel
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Staff are courtesy and professional. "
The price is ₩48,965
₩56,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
2 outdoor pools

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (24)
"Well priced. Would like to have stayed longer. The toaster didn't work and the toilet was blocked. "
The price is ₩123,198
₩148,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
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, (1000)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."
The price is ₩112,081
₩124,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Api-Api Guest House
Property grounds

Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (18)
"Nil"
The price is ₩34,698
₩44,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Api-Api Guest House
Walk In Hotel
Front of property

Walk In Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (11)
"Great location as parking is more available on the streets than hotels on the north end of the city"
The price is ₩46,395
₩53,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Walk In Hotel
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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.

Karambunai

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

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.

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.

Likas

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

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Located close to the venue where my meetings were held. "
Kevin 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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 Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

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?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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.