The Best Hotels Closest to Handicraft Market in Kota Kinabalu for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Scott

NT$873

NT$1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Zhen

NT$873

NT$1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Yuta

NT$1,054

NT$1,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

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

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Donna

NT$1,218

NT$1,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Handicraft Market

Davide

NT$2,895

NT$3,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A living room with a beige sofa, a white coffee table, and a blue rug. There are three exercise balls on the rug.

A signboard with information about hotel check-in times, payment options, and cancellation policy.

A hallway with a white sink, mirror, and hanging plant.

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall socket.

6. Signel Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Richard

NT$492

NT$610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Ganesh

NT$1,070

NT$1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Thomas

NT$2,190

NT$2,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Paul

NT$3,818

NT$4,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Handicraft Market

Brittany

NT$716

NT$923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

Cilla

NT$2,963

NT$3,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

12. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

John

NT$1,386

NT$1,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

13. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Handicraft Market

Yan Ting

NT$1,334

NT$2,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Handicraft Market

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

Wayne

NT$936

NT$1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

15. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Kanai

NT$1,310

NT$1,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

16. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Handicraft Market

Michelle

NT$2,217

NT$2,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

17. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Handicraft Market

Zachary

NT$972

NT$1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A modern, minimalist wall-mounted light fixture with a geometric design.

A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

18. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Handicraft Market

Bahrinizam

NT$998

NT$1,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

19. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Myona

NT$970

NT$1,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

20. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Handicraft Market

Anonymous traveler

NT$737

NT$875 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Handicraft Market

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great locations and tidy facilities"

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

The Klagan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room is clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and attentive to requests. Walking distance to Centrepoint shopping mall and Handicraft market."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay here; The room and staff itself were amazing and also upgraded my room and catered to all my needs:) The only thing is that it's a bit further from the main area so you have to do a bit more walking but overall really nice"

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your stay in Sinsuran Kompleks. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Kota Kinabalu Central Market

7.8/10 (375 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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KK Plaza

7.6/10 (97 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.

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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Centre Point. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sedco Square

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Sedco Square. 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 Handicraft Market?

Handicraft Market is located in Pusat Bandar. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 325 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Handicraft Market?

Adjacent to Handicraft Market, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

How many hotels will I find near Handicraft Market?

Expedia has 325 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Handicraft Market.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Handicraft Market, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Handicraft Market.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Handicraft Market?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Handicraft Market, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Handicraft Market?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, or Tanjung Aru Perdana Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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Our top choices for Handicraft Market hotels

1. CJ Residence

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

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

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

6. Signel Hostel

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

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

12. The Klagan Hotel

13. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. Mandarin Hotel

16. Horizon Hotel

17. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

18. Walk In Hotel

19. Qlio Hotel

20. Hotel DeLeeton

Compare popular hotels close to Handicraft Market

Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The Klagan Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

KK Plaza

Warisan Square

Anjung Samudera

Centre Point

Sedco Square

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