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 our traveler data, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hotel 7 Suria .

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

Expedia has 331 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 KK Plaza. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market 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.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotels

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Oct 14 - Oct 15

7. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tamara

￥6,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

8. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Paula

￥13,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

9. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

￥8,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

10. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michelle

￥12,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

scott

￥6,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

12. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kingsley

￥15,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

13. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Henn Kiew

￥9,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

14. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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￥4,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

15. Hotel DeLeeton

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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￥3,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

16. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Davide

￥15,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

17. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Donna

￥6,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kian Yung

￥10,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

19. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

￥12,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

20. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Raul Miguel

￥13,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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