Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
฿754
per traveller
Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu
฿1,217
per adult
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
฿2,295
per adult
Sabah: Weston Wetland River Cruise with Dinner
฿2,008
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Mangrove Cruise with Dinner & Fireflies
฿1,803
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿1,514 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿1,514
฿1,869 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (128 reviews)
"Located in the Suria mall"
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,040 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,040
฿3,365 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿2,807 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,807
฿3,114 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿2,900 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,900
฿3,215 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"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"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
KK Times Square Hotel
C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿1,363 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿1,363
฿1,554 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and room service. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Plaza Wawasan ...
7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)
Ok for a short stay based on location
"Good location, comfortable bed. Bathroom in bad condition, WiFi didn’t work at all."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿3,418 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,418
฿3,774 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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. ...
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Luyang
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
