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Discover 566 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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Seaview Capsule Hotel
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Promenade Service Apartments
Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (451)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
The price is ￥2,242
￥2,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Promenade Service Apartments
Hotel O New Sabah
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O New Sabah

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (8)
"Walking distance to pier to outer islands. Also night market and boardwalk. Good central location. Ask for alley side not Main Street side due to traffic noise. Staff was very nice. WiFi was strong. "
The price is ￥2,268
￥3,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel O New Sabah
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

The price is ￥3,812
￥4,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (190)
"Awesome location to enjoy the Saturday & Sunday Gaya Market. Comfortable with basic facilities. Highly recommend if you're planning to explore the nearby area."
The price is ￥3,247
￥4,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Hotel Gaia 95
Hotel O Five 2
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O Five 2

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (110)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
The price is ￥2,239
￥2,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hotel O Five 2
Jsia Hotel
View from property

Jsia Hotel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (28)
"The room was comfortable and clean. It will be great if cloth hanger is installed inside the room and kiblat direction was labelled for muslim tourists."
Jsia Hotel
7 Hung Hung Inn
Interior entrance

7 Hung Hung Inn

2.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (5)
"The room is clear. There are many restaurant around the hotel."
7 Hung Hung Inn
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (89)
"The hotel is in a strategic area, easy for food hunting, shopping mall is nearby and all the staff are friendly. Just the room facilieties were prepared with old stuff. But overall everything is good."
Hotel DeLeeton
Api-Api Guest House
Property grounds

Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (18)
"Nil"
Api-Api Guest House
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
Reception

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (85)
"Near market..easy to walk and good place to stay and safety "
The price is ￥1,485
￥2,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
Qlio Hotel
Deluxe Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Qlio Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Qlio Hotel
AC Residence
Standard Double Room (AC 3) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

AC Residence

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (84)
"Very nice hotel, clean, no nonsense, and extremely quick reply. The bed was super comfortable and everything is within walking distance. Highly recommend!"
The price is ￥4,094
￥4,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
AC Residence
Hotel Eden54
Studio Plus | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
The price is ￥4,247
￥5,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hotel Eden54
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel O Stay Inn Ii

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (10)
"Staff are good and friendly, clean and beautiful placr. But we book from 3rd floor and its far to reach room. Still okay."
The price is ￥2,189
￥3,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Classic Kinabalu Hotel
Interior entrance

Classic Kinabalu Hotel

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (16)
"Nice rooms good location well decorated good price nice staff good food nearby and souvenir shops and shopping malls too "
Classic Kinabalu Hotel
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (780)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
The price is ￥11,793
￥13,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
CJ Residence
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"We had a very lovely stay, staff was very kind and welcoming. Room was clean, amenities provided. Comfortable room with everything you need. Would definitely stay again! "
The price is ￥3,838
￥4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
CJ Residence
Wah May Hotel
Property entrance

Wah May Hotel

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
"A RECOMMENDED HOTEL THAT THAT IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED, CLEAN AND OFFERS VERY GOOD ACCOMMODATION IN ONE OF THE TOP LOCATIONS IN KOTA KINABALU...THE STAFF AND THE MANAGEMENT IS GENUINELY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL...THE HOTEL IS LOCATED NEXT TO SEVERAL OLDER MALLS (WISMA MERDEKA AND THE KK MALL) AND THE NEW SARIAH SABAH MALL...THE FARMERS MARKET AND GAYA STREET ARE JUST A COUPLE OF HUNDRED METERS AWAY...LOTS OF GREAT RESTAURANT CHOICES NEARBY...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
Wah May Hotel
Ease Hotel
Front of property

Ease Hotel

3.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (69)
"overall is good, nothing to complain"
The price is ￥3,037
￥4,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Ease Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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.

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

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.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

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.

Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Price trends for hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Price trends for hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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￥5,195
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January
￥6,600
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￥6,618
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￥6,069
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￥6,936
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￥5,597
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￥5,597
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￥7,392
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￥6,479
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￥5,195
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￥4,636
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￥5,440
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￥4,939
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera, and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.