Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu
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Popular places to visit

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Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
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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.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
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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 romantic area.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
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Signal Hill Observatory Platform

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform
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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

4/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Likas with a visit to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
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Imago Shopping Mall

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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.

Imago Shopping Mall

Things to do

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Kota Kinabalu by Night and Cultural Dance Show

￥19,075
Per adult
Kota Kinabalu by Night and Cultural Dance Show
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Klias Wetland River Safari Tour

￥19,944
Per adult
Klias Wetland River Safari Tour
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Mantanani Island Snorkeling or Diving from Kota Kinabalu

￥11,048
Per adult
Mantanani Island Snorkeling or Diving from Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu Hotel to Jetty Round Trip Transfer

￥7,638
Per adult
Kota Kinabalu Hotel to Jetty Round Trip Transfer
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Sea Fishing Experience in Kota Kinabalu

￥15,909
Per adult
Sea Fishing Experience in Kota Kinabalu
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Traditional Bidayuh Longhouse and Empurau Experience from Kuching

￥26,516
Per adult
Traditional Bidayuh Longhouse and Empurau Experience from Kuching
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥11,096 per night from May 27 to May 28
￥11,096
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I believe this hotel is nearly perfect. If I may offer a suggestion, perhaps the parking lot could be enhanced to reflect a more artistic flair."

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥18,526 per night from May 25 to May 26
￥18,526
per night
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥14,687 per night from May 26 to May 27
￥14,687
per night
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Brilliant conference hotel
"The facilities, food and service are fantastic. Lovely view looking out over the bay and wonderful sunset viewing from the pool and rooftop function areas."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥15,989 per night from May 25 to May 26
￥15,989
per night
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Grandis Hotel
Grandis Hotel
4 out of 5
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1A Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥14,259 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
￥14,259
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (866 reviews)
"Walkable."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Grandis Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥11,547 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
￥11,547
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (865 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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.

Kampung Air
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Tanjung Aru
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Kepayan

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

Kepayan
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

Alamesra
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Karambunai

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

Karambunai

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