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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.
Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.
A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

1. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Kunthea
￥3,932
￥4,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
CJ Residence
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.
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

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Imran
￥5,684
￥6,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Zhen
￥4,321
￥5,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
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.
A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

4. 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
￥5,103
￥5,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Catherine
￥7,627
￥10,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
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

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Michaela
￥12,699
￥14,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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.

7. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
MRS
￥15,486
￥17,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.
A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.
A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

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
￥4,766
￥5,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
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.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
￥14,325
￥15,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Lounge
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
Room
A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

10. 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
￥5,614
￥6,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
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 wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Kip
￥13,228
￥14,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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 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.

12. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Sofía
￥4,046
￥5,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hotel Capital
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.
A hotel entrance with a black frame and the name 'GAIA95' displayed.
A hotel named 'CAIA 95' with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

13. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Brittany
￥3,261
￥4,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Gaia 95
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 modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.
A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Kim
￥10,202
￥11,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
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 hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

15. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
John
￥7,677
￥9,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Klagan Hotel
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.
A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

16. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Monika
￥18,498
￥20,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Grandis Hotel
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 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 hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

17. Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Singapore
David Wong Weng
￥11,628
￥13,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Sixty3
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.
A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.
In-room dining

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
￥5,505
￥8,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
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 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.

19. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Tamara
￥6,232
￥7,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Mandarin Hotel
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 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.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

20. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Ai Ming
￥7,098
￥7,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel 7 Suria
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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
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.
CJ Residence
9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
9.2
Wonderful
252 reviews
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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"
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Grandis Hotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."
HweiChuen 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Capital

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"
CICYLIA 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Capital
Horizon Hotel

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."
John 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Horizon Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

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

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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.