Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Activities
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear
NZ$98
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
NZ$107
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
NZ$39
per traveller
Kota Kinabalu City Tour Cultural & Heritage Tour with Lunch
NZ$106
per adult
Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu
NZ$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$205 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$205
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NZ$175 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$175
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel location is fantastic. We had a sea facing room and had a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains in the background, as well as fishing boats. The gym is also well equipped - multiple stationary bikes, treadmills, exercise machines. The only down side is that there is a strong odor of ..."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NZ$174 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$174
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NZ$125 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$125
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NZ$163 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$163
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Warisan Hotel
WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
The price is NZ$37 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$37
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Warisan Square and Centre Point are located ...
6.2/10 (12 reviews)
"Location wise, it’s convenient for shopping, food and walking distance. It’s okay, toilet seat is really old and got stains on it, sheets got stains and no rugs in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
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.
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Mango Yip
Open Photo by Mango Yip
Tanjung Aru
Beaches and abundant 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.
Photo by Michaela Prades
Open Photo by Michaela Prades
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.
Karambunai
Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.
Alamesra
While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.
Kepayan
When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
