The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Islamic Civilisation in Kota Kinabalu for 2026

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Heidi

NT$1,860

NT$2,009 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 hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Zhen

NT$867

NT$1,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.3 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Michaela

NT$2,741

NT$2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Genya

NT$1,603

NT$2,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ganesh

NT$1,063

NT$1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

NT$583

NT$708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ong

NT$1,613

NT$1,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.7 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Kevin

NT$2,083

NT$2,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Savannah

NT$3,180

NT$3,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Joshua

NT$1,050

NT$1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub.

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

11. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Caroline

NT$1,402

NT$1,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

12. Oceania Hotel

0.7 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Jane

NT$1,434

NT$1,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Thomas

NT$1,108

NT$1,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

14. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Shih Chung

NT$2,561

NT$2,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

15. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.6 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ooi

NT$1,814

NT$2,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

16. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

scott

NT$1,055

NT$1,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

17. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

NT$1,313

NT$1,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

18. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Farzad

NT$1,814

NT$2,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall art piece, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small stool.

A modern room with a wooden chair, a radiator, a small table with a kettle, and a wall-mounted TV displaying an advertisement.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, a television, and a radiator.

19. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Andrea

NT$1,106

NT$1,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel reception area with a 'RECEPTION' sign above a counter decorated with greenery and a 'Dream' sign. A 'STORYTEL' sign is visible on the wall, and a 'STORY' sign is on the door.

A hotel with a sign reading "Royal City" and a building labeled "Star City Conference & Events Center."

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A hallway with wooden doors, a green wall with plants, and books on a shelf.

20. Hotel O Storytel

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

sylvain

NT$474

NT$614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Museum of Islamic Civilisation Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Sabah Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Pillow and some door lock need to be change"

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."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, location was convenient."

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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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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah State Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sabah State Museum during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Plaza Wawasan

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Wawasan. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Museum of Islamic Civilisation is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 220 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Adjacent to Museum of Islamic Civilisation, Tang Dynasty Park Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Islamic Civilisation, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Museum of Islamic Civilisation, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, or Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Be sure to get some family photos at Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center, and Orchid De Villa while you're out sightseeing near Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

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Our top choices for Museum of Islamic Civilisation hotels

1. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

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

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

11. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

12. Oceania Hotel

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

14. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

15. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

17. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

18. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

20. Hotel O Storytel

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Top Museum of Islamic Civilisation Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Hotel 7 Suria

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Other attractions near Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imago Shopping Mall

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Sabah State Museum

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah State Mosque

All Saint's Cathedral

Sabah Agricultural Park

Plaza Wawasan

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