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1. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Scott
₩38,285
₩44,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
CJ Residence

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Italy
Davide
₩127,563
₩141,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

3. Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
Richard
₩21,591
₩26,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Signel Hostel

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Donna
₩49,758
₩53,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

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

ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
Japan
Yuta
₩43,750
₩47,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Paul
₩154,454
₩170,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Singapore
John
₩96,083
₩107,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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

AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
Ganesh
₩46,929
₩54,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

9. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Brittany
₩31,409
₩40,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hotel Gaia 95

10. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
Kingsley
₩129,954
₩143,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

11. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Tamara
₩57,461
₩65,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mandarin Hotel

12. Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Anonymous traveler
₩30,581
₩39,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Eden54

13. Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Singapore
David Wong Weng
₩90,781
₩105,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hotel Sixty3

14. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Sofía
₩35,918
₩45,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Capital

15. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
Wayne
₩76,354
₩85,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

16. Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Myona
₩38,780
₩45,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Qlio Hotel

17. The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Henn Kiew
₩78,640
₩88,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Jesselton Hotel

18. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Yan Ting
₩91,004
₩127,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

19. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Merdeka Square
Denmark
Anonymous traveler
₩41,875
₩52,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

20. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Zachary
₩37,067
₩43,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)
CJ Residence
9.6
Exceptional
53 reviews
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Lounge
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
9.4
Exceptional
18 reviews
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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Living area
Signel Hostel
9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"
graeme 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."
Chee Hau 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great swimming pool with view of the sunset. The 24 hour gym is very nice. The restaurant on the 6th floor on the same floor as the gym and pool is very good too, though a bit expensive for what you get. They did allow substitutions, for example substituting a fried chicken sandwich for a grilled chicken sandwich, and having sauces on the side. You just have to ask them for this. The ground floor restaurant is more affordable, but most of the dishes serve fried meat, so it’s not a good choice for health conscious eaters. The bed was very comfortable, though not long enough for taller people, which resulted in my feet hanging off the end. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, with so many places within walking distance, be it outdoor fresh fish restaurants, night markets, during street, jetties for boat excursions, etc. What’s nice too is in the lobby there is kind of a small mall, with an Orange convenience store, a souvenir shop, and chocolate shop, a Burger King, and a terrific Cantonese style fish restaurant. It’s nice sometimes to not go out in the heat and have a nice meal. I found that the fish restaurant was the best place to eat in the hotel and mall complex. Nearby within walking distance are large shopping malls, including a place called Wisma Merdeka, which is the best place to change money. Be warned though , that this downtown area is dirty and maybe even scary to some, so take that into consideration."
Brian 10-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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."
Kingsley 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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."
Nicolas 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good
"Lots of 24 hr restaurants in the area but walking around the area can be hard"
Defrian 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Murray 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic 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, check out the 282 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 282 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Merdeka Square.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merdeka Square?
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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 Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre 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.