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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.

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

1. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Kunthea

₩36,217

₩42,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Imran

₩54,778

₩62,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Zhen

₩36,601

₩42,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Åse Lilll S

₩43,388

₩50,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Handicraft Market

Catherine

₩63,949

₩85,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Handicraft Market

Michaela

₩106,367

₩114,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Donna

₩46,872

₩50,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

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.

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

Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Ganesh

₩44,394

₩51,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

MRS

₩129,846

₩143,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Handicraft Market

Sri Ganesh

₩120,108

₩132,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

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

11. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Thomas

₩90,892

₩101,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

12. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Kip

₩110,910

₩123,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

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

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Kim

₩85,534

₩95,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

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

14. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Handicraft Market

Brittany

₩29,712

₩38,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

15. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Yan Ting

₩46,160

₩73,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

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.

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

16. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Handicraft Market

David Wong Weng

₩97,170

₩112,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

17. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Handicraft Market

Savannah

₩123,354

₩136,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

18. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

John

₩55,468

₩65,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

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

19. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Handicraft Market

Sofía

₩34,747

₩44,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

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.

20. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Tamara

₩56,098

₩63,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market View	A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market View	AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market View	ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market View	Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Handicraft Market View
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₩36,217 ₩42,360 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28	₩54,778 ₩62,406 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28	₩36,601 ₩42,775 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	₩43,388 ₩50,105 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	₩63,949 ₩85,001 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21

Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend."

The Klagan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room is clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and attentive to requests. Walking distance to Centrepoint shopping mall and Handicraft market."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your stay in Sinsuran Kompleks. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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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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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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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.

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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centre Point. Stroll along the 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Handicraft Market?

Handicraft Market is located in Pusat Bandar. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 328 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Handicraft Market?

Adjacent to Handicraft Market, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels will I find near Handicraft Market?

Expedia has 328 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Handicraft Market.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Handicraft Market.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Handicraft Market?

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What can I see and do near Handicraft Market?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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1. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

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

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

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

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

11. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

12. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

14. Hotel Gaia 95

15. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

16. Hotel Sixty3

17. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

18. The Klagan Hotel

19. Hotel Capital

20. Mandarin Hotel

Compare top hotels near Handicraft Market

CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Klagan Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

KK Plaza

Warisan Square

Anjung Samudera

Centre Point

Sedco Square

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