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

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

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Scott

NT$868

NT$1,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Zhen

NT$868

NT$1,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

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

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

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Yuta

NT$1,048

NT$1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Donna

NT$1,708

NT$1,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Ganesh

NT$1,063

NT$1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

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.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

MRS

NT$3,841

NT$4,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Davide

NT$2,877

NT$3,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

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

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Thomas

NT$2,177

NT$2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

HEIDI

NT$2,729

NT$3,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

David Wong Weng

NT$1,907

NT$2,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

11. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Brittany

NT$712

NT$918 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

12. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

John

NT$1,542

NT$1,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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, < 0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Yan Ting

NT$1,106

NT$1,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

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

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Kim

NT$1,730

NT$1,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

15. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Sofía

NT$866

NT$1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Anonymous traveler

NT$818

NT$966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

17. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

NT$1,433

NT$1,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

18. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Michelle

NT$2,175

NT$2,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

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

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

19. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Tamara

NT$1,302

NT$1,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

20. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Henn Kiew

NT$1,782

NT$2,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Central 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 97 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
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Kota Kinabalu Central Market Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was varied and the eggs cooked fresh to your liking were fast and fab. Front desk staff were great. The Club Bar service was exceptional - as was the ambience. Rooftop bar and restaurant could improve. Convenient location - could walk to waterfront easily, Would stay again."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great locations and tidy facilities"

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."

Other attractions near Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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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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Handicraft Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Kota Kinabalu Central Market is located in an area of Pusat Bandar known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 284 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

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

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Expedia has 284 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Kota Kinabalu Central Market or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Kota Kinabalu Central Market?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Central 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. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10. Hotel Sixty3

11. Hotel Gaia 95

12. The Klagan Hotel

13. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. Hotel Capital

16. Hotel Eden54

17. Hotel 7 Suria

18. Horizon Hotel

19. Mandarin Hotel

20. The Jesselton Hotel

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Top Kota Kinabalu Central Market Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Other attractions near Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Atkinson Clock Tower

KK Plaza

Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Warisan Square

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