Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
฿2,258
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
฿742
per traveller
Sabah: Weston Wetland River Cruise with Dinner
฿1,976
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Mangrove Cruise with Dinner & Fireflies
฿1,774
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
฿2,048
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,074 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿4,074
฿4,482 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Room is clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,821 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿4,821
฿5,289 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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 ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿6,356 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿6,356
฿6,946 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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. ...
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿6,896 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿6,896
฿7,530 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,889 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿4,889
฿5,362 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"The room are clean but the air condition is really bad. temperature cannot be adjust. it always remain 17 degree, It is very cold. I complained about the air con the technician shut it down, the room is very warm. Every night there is at least 1 blackout."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿5,134 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿5,134
฿5,626 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (615 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
