Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu





Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Imago Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Gaya Street Sunday Market
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.
Sutera Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Dreamer Island Day Trip Diving with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Everything is good
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Everything good and tidy
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
1. The Oceanus Shopping Mall is not fully operational. However the 3 convenient-marts along the corridor did help. 2. The bathroom walk-in closet is fantastic. More lighting in shower and vanity area will help in attending ourselves. Sofa and carpet looks pretty aged. It will be good if there’s a ...
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Good location with plenty of coffee, good food and shopping nearby. Jesselton Quay was also very conveniently located within walking distance.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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.

Luyang
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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.

Likas
Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

Kepayan
Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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