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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Heidi

฿2,160

฿2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Michaela

฿2,860

฿3,171 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Genya

฿1,698

฿2,246 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

฿618

฿750 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

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

฿1,709

฿1,928 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Kevin

฿2,206

฿2,465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

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

฿1,112

฿1,283 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

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

8. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Jane

฿1,519

฿1,723 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

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

9. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Thomas

฿1,291

฿1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

10. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

MASAKO

฿1,150

฿1,325 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 modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

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

11. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

1.9 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ooi

฿1,922

฿2,158 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

12. 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

15 Oct - 16 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 room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

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

฿1,121

฿1,323 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 modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

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

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

14. Rail Suite Aeropod

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Megan May Chen

฿1,099

฿1,516 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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".

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub.

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

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

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

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

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

A modern room with a wooden chair, a radiator, a small table with a kettle, and a wall-mounted TV displaying an advertisement.

17. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

2.4 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Andrea

฿1,172

฿1,760 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

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

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

฿1,390

฿1,583 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

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 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

฿1,281

฿1,466 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

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

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

฿1,349

฿1,540 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

10. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

11. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. OYO 564 Y Hotel

13. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

14. Rail Suite Aeropod

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

16. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

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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