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

Grandis Hotel
Grandis Hotel
4 out of 5
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1A Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NT$1,911 per night from May 13 to May 14
NT$1,911
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
"The family room we booked for 3 persons was very spacious and clean. The bathroom was huge and spacious. We enjoyed our stay. The front desk service staff - Irfan and Eva were very friendly and helpful. Irfan gave us some information and tips on where to eat and how to walk. He was very patient and ..."

Reviewed on 2024/4/16

Grandis Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NT$2,190 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$2,190
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room is spacious"

Reviewed on 2024/4/13

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$3,835 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
NT$3,835
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (119 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$2,710 per night from May 7 to May 8
NT$2,710
per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasant stay
"The hotel was nice and lovely, large room and comfortable. Very clean and good amenities. Reception staff at checkin not very helpful. One guy could not help to reserve a dinner booking and told me fully booked but when we walked to the restaurant they have spaces. Food options were limited due to ..."

Reviewed on 2024/4/16

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$3,178 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$3,178
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (525 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 2024/3/31

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NT$2,399 per night from May 10 to May 11
NT$2,399
per night
May 10 - May 11
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (858 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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

Karambunai is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai or Karambunai Peninsula.

Karambunai

Downtown Kota Kinabalu