Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
฿2,298
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
฿755
per traveller
Sabah: Weston Wetland River Cruise with Dinner
฿2,011
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Mangrove Cruise with Dinner & Fireflies
฿1,806
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
฿2,085
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,454 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,454
฿4,975 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,651 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,651
฿5,188 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We thought the staff were wonderful and the hotel was very elegant. The breakfast was especially good."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿7,313 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿7,313
฿8,062 total
30 Jul - 31 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. ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,371 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,371
฿4,886 total
24 Jul - 25 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)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿4,124 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,124
฿4,619 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (616 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.
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.
Kepayan
When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
