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Top Trending Hotels Near Merdeka Square

Standard Double Room (AC 3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence

AC Residence

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is ฿934
฿1,087 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
AC Residence
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (211)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is ฿1,563
฿1,935 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is ฿3,654
฿4,024 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ฿2,735
฿3,032 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Property entrance
Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is ฿847
฿1,078 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Gaia 95
Exterior
Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is ฿1,790
฿2,083 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Sixty3
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Nice clean room. Very helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is ฿2,970
฿3,285 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (896)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is ฿3,222
฿3,558 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Grandis Hotel
Studio Plus | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿946
฿1,194 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Eden54
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (240)
"Good service, strategic location, highly recommended for Gaya night market and morning market. Shuttle to airport provided too!"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿1,308
฿1,491 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Mandarin Hotel
Lobby sitting area
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (111)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
United States
kristin
The price is ฿578
฿731 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hotel O Five 2
Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (461)
"Excellent hotel"
Australia
David
The price is ฿1,709
฿1,924 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Jesselton Hotel
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
Singapore
Kee Huat
The price is ฿2,468
฿2,743 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Deluxe King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (305)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yin Shan
The price is ฿974
฿1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Capital
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is ฿974
฿1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Hotel 7 Suria
Front of property – evening/night
The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The price is ฿1,516
฿1,867 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The Klagan Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950)
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
Australia
Jude
The price is ฿2,381
฿2,649 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Horizon Hotel
Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
Exterior
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (370)
"Great value for the money I would definitely stay here again"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿1,008
฿1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean room. Very helpful staff. "
Gareth 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other Merdeka Square attractions

Atkinson Clock Tower

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar when you spend time at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.
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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can do some window-shopping at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?
Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 287 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Merdeka Square?
Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 287 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merdeka Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Merdeka Square.
What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?
Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.

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