Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
฿2,263
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
฿744
per traveller
Sabah: Weston Wetland River Cruise with Dinner
฿1,985
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Mangrove Cruise with Dinner & Fireflies
฿1,782
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
฿2,058
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿3,634 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,634
฿4,005 total
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. ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,072 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,072
฿3,398 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,011 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿3,011
฿3,333 total
18 Sept - 19 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! (1,002 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 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿1,823 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿1,823
฿2,392 total
18 Sept - 19 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. ...
Warisan Hotel
WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
The price is ฿595 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿595
฿723 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 Jun 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿2,863 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,863
฿3,173 total
16 Sept - 17 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 ...
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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.
Likas
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.
