The Best Hotels Closest to Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu for 2026

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Heidi

￥9,034

￥10,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

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.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

2. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

￥5,684

￥6,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

Kampung Air, 2.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Zhen

￥4,320

￥5,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Michaela

￥12,699

￥14,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Catherine

￥7,627

￥10,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

6. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ganesh

￥4,766

￥5,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

￥2,903

￥3,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ong

￥7,149

￥8,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Kevin

￥8,747

￥9,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

An elevator with a metallic finish, a wall-mounted emergency phone, and a trash bin.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker, and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel reception desk with a directory sign listing amenities and room numbers.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

10. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

0.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Adnan

￥5,769

￥6,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

11. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 2.9 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Kim

￥10,202

￥11,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

12. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

MASAKO

￥5,487

￥6,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

13. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Jane

￥5,998

￥6,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

14. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.9 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Shih Chung

￥9,799

￥10,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

15. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Thomas

￥5,294

￥6,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Joshua

￥4,567

￥4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

17. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

1.9 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ooi

￥8,221

￥9,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern building with a sign that reads "Riverson Sembulan".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Caroline

￥6,904

￥7,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

19. OYO 564 Y Hotel

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

"It's a very nice budget hotel with on-site parking lots and the room together with the attached bathroom is also well-maintained and very clean, which is commendable. But our only gripe is that since the hotel and a gym fitness center also sharing the same building but the flooring and the wall isn't laced with any sound-proofing materials, it can be a bit hard to catch a peaceful sleep, especially for a senior citizen like my Dad. As we constantly kept hearing loud bangs/thuds generated by...

Anonymous traveler

￥3,461

￥3,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a large window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and two pendant lights.

A modern living room with a round table, a sofa, and a view through sheer curtains.

20. Rail Suite Aeropod

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Megan May Chen

￥5,165

￥7,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah Art Gallery

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 253 reviews	View

Top Sabah Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

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"

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."

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Lintas View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and location. Friendly reception. Parking subsidised"

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah State Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sabah State Museum during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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City Mall

7.8/10 (104 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah Art Gallery?

Sabah Art Gallery is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travelers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Sabah Art Gallery?

Adjacent to Sabah Art Gallery, Hotel O Rebecca's Homes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Elopura Vacation Apartment and Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz.

How many hotels are there near Sabah Art Gallery?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sabah Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Sabah Art Gallery.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sabah Art Gallery?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sabah Art Gallery, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sabah Art Gallery?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park, or Tabin Wildlife Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center, and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Sabah Art Gallery.

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Our top choices for Sabah Art Gallery hotels

1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

2. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

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

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

7. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

8. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

9. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

11. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

12. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

13. Oceania Hotel

14. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

15. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

16. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

17. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

18. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

19. OYO 564 Y Hotel

20. Rail Suite Aeropod

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah Art Gallery

Top Sabah Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel 7 Suria

Lintas View Hotel

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Agricultural Park

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah State Museum

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Bukit Padang

Sabah State Mosque

City Mall

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