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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundable
The price is NT$2,329 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
NT$2,329
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,002 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 2024/5/14

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 NT$4,345 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
NT$4,345
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
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! (125 reviews)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises."

Reviewed on 2024/2/12

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 NT$3,101 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
NT$3,101
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Next level. This is truly a five star hotel in every way from the facilities to the staff. The location is directly across from the harbour and you can see the fishing boats coming and going. An easy walk to the Sunday market and the night market. There are shopping centres close by for all your ..."

Reviewed on 2024/6/4

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 NT$3,505 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
NT$3,505
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (536 reviews)
"After an extremely long two days of flying, the first hotel messed up my booking. I went over to the Marriott and they instantly helped me, were extremely kind. They have an excellent restaurant, pool and gym that I enjoyed."

Reviewed on 2024/5/31

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 NT$2,942 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
NT$2,942
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
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 2024/5/12

Grandis Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NT$2,382 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
NT$2,382
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (868 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 2024/4/11

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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