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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.

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

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

Kunthea

₩36,550

₩42,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Zhen

₩36,550

₩42,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

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

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

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Yuta

₩44,156

₩50,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Davide

₩121,214

₩134,187 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

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

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Thomas

₩91,730

₩102,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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 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.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

MRS

₩141,526

₩156,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Donna

₩47,354

₩51,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Ganesh

₩44,804

₩51,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

HEIDI

₩111,932

₩124,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

10. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

John

₩64,964

₩79,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

11. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Brittany

₩29,986

₩38,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

12. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Ai Ming

₩60,384

₩74,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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.

13. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

David Wong Weng

₩72,676

₩84,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Kim

₩92,259

₩102,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Yan Ting

₩46,586

₩74,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

16. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Sofía

₩35,738

₩45,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

17. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Henn Kiew

₩75,077

₩84,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

18. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Anonymous traveler

₩34,317

₩40,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

19. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square

Tamara

₩56,727

₩64,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

20. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Michelle

₩79,789

₩94,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 57 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
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 80 reviews	View

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was just as we expected"

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."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

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"

Horizon Hotel

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my stay .It was a a spacious and comfortable room .The staff were friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was very nice .The pool was pleasant too .The location was convenient too."

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 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, check out the 283 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 Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?

Expedia has 283 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 Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana 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.

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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. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

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

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10. The Klagan Hotel

11. Hotel Gaia 95

12. Hotel 7 Suria

13. Hotel Sixty3

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

16. Hotel Capital

17. The Jesselton Hotel

18. Hotel Eden54

19. Mandarin Hotel

20. Horizon Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Horizon Hotel

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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