Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
฿749
per traveller
Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu
฿1,223
per adult
Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour
฿2,281
per adult
Sabah: Weston Wetland River Cruise with Dinner
฿1,996
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Mangrove Cruise with Dinner & Fireflies
฿1,792
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,924 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,924
฿3,240 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great area, a walk away to gaya street, restaurants, suria sabah mall and many more fun places! Love the view! Will definitely come back and recommend it to others.."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,020 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,020
฿3,344 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! (1,001 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
Hotel 7 Suria
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿1,505 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,505
฿1,857 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿4,180 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿4,180
฿4,596 total
15 Oct - 16 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. ...
Grandis Hotel
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿2,751 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,751
฿3,053 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and comfortable enough. WiFi is provided. Amenities are available but note that iron is not a steam iron and wasn't in the best condition. Would have preferred hair dryer to be mounted in the toilet for easier access. Tea and coffee were provided as well as basic toiletries. ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿2,612 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿2,612
฿2,903 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 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.
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.
