Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
A clock tower with two faces, surrounded by greenery and a white fence.
A mountain with a large cloud of smoke or dust rising from its peak.
A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
A street with a prominent entrance sign for Kota Kinabalu, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.

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Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 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.
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$1,460 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
NT$1,460
NT$1,577 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)
"Located in the Suria mall"

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

Hotel 7 Suria
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,950 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
NT$2,950
NT$3,265 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Reviewed on 2026/10/20

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,714 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
NT$2,714
NT$3,010 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,155 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
NT$2,155
NT$2,407 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."

Reviewed on 2026/10/12

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$3,189 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
NT$3,189
NT$3,524 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,612 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
NT$2,612
NT$2,821 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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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.
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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.

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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.

A coastal city with a marina, boats, and a large hotel.

Karambunai

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

A mosque with two minarets and a blue dome, reflecting in a calm body of water.

Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex 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.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu