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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 modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Heidi

NT$2,045

NT$2,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Zhen

NT$870

NT$1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.3 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Michaela

NT$2,754

NT$3,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Genya

NT$1,653

NT$2,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ganesh

NT$1,067

NT$1,230 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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

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.

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

NT$585

NT$710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

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

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$1,619

NT$1,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.7 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Kevin

NT$2,088

NT$2,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

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

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Savannah

NT$3,190

NT$3,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

10. Oceania Hotel

0.7 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Jane

NT$1,439

NT$1,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Shih Chung

NT$2,568

NT$2,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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.

12. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Thomas

NT$1,755

NT$1,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

13. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Anonymous traveler

NT$772

NT$911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

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

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.5 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Joshua

NT$1,058

NT$1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Caroline

NT$1,347

NT$1,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

16. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

MASAKO

NT$1,174

NT$1,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.6 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ooi

NT$1,820

NT$2,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

NT$1,316

NT$1,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

19. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.4 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

scott

NT$1,063

NT$1,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

20. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

1 km from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Andrea

NT$1,110

NT$1,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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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

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

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"

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."

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"

Other attractions near Museum of Islamic Civilisation

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. Oceania Hotel

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

13. Hotel DeLeeton

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

16. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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

19. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

20. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Top Museum of Islamic Civilisation Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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

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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