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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 mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Heidi

฿2,154

฿2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Michaela

฿2,900

฿3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Genya

฿1,772

฿2,334 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

฿616

฿748 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

5. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ong

฿1,705

฿1,923 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

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

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Kevin

฿2,199

฿2,457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Joshua

฿1,113

฿1,284 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Jane

฿1,515

฿1,719 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern building with a sign that reads "Riverson Sembulan".

9. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Caroline

฿1,424

฿1,620 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Thomas

฿1,290

฿1,394 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

11. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

MASAKO

฿1,151

฿1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

1.9 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ooi

฿1,917

฿2,153 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

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.

13. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

scott

฿1,119

฿1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

14. OYO 564 Y Hotel

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

"It's a very nice budget hotel with on-site parking lots and the room together with the attached bathroom is also well-maintained and very clean, which is commendable. But our only gripe is that since the hotel and a gym fitness center also sharing the same building but the flooring and the wall isn't laced with any sound-proofing materials, it can be a bit hard to catch a peaceful sleep, especially for a senior citizen like my Dad. As we constantly kept hearing loud bangs/thuds generated by...

Anonymous traveller

฿916

฿989 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a large window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large window, a curtain, and a rack with hanging clothes.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and two pendant lights.

A modern living room with a round table, a sofa, and a view through sheer curtains.

15. Rail Suite Aeropod

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Megan May Chen

฿1,096

฿1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A hallway with a washing machine, a small table, and a sign with '3A03'.

16. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

2.4 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Andrea

฿1,169

฿1,756 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

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

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

17. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Farzad

฿1,962

฿2,398 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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

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, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

฿1,386

฿1,580 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Mohammad Rizdun Bin

฿1,214

฿1,393 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden table, and a comfortable sofa.

A modern building with a central water feature and a reflective surface.

20. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Anonymous traveller

฿1,345

฿1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah Art Gallery

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 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
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View

Top Sabah Art Gallery 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"

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"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Lintas View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and location. Friendly reception. Parking subsidised"

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

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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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space 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 in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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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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Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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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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City Mall

7.8/10 (104 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah Art Gallery?

Sabah Art Gallery is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travellers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Sabah Art Gallery?

Adjacent to Sabah Art Gallery, Hotel O Rebecca's Homes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Elopura Vacation Apartment and Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz.

How many hotels are there near Sabah Art Gallery?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sabah Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sabah Art Gallery.

What can I see and do near Sabah Art Gallery?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park or Tabin Wildlife Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Sabah Art Gallery.

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Our top choices for Sabah Art Gallery hotels

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

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

5. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8. Oceania Hotel

9. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

10. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

11. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

13. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

14. OYO 564 Y Hotel

15. Rail Suite Aeropod

16. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

17. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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

19. Sabah Oriental Hotel

20. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

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Top Sabah Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

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

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lintas View Hotel

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Agricultural Park

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah State Museum

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Bukit Padang

Sabah State Mosque

City Mall

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