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Your Kota Kinabalu Holiday

Book a Kota Kinabalu holiday package and get ready to experience the best of this city. Consider staying in the neighbourhood of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, which is good for bars and pubs, dining and markets. Every trip to Kota Kinabalu needs a well-designed itinerary. Fill yours with major attractions like 1Borneo Hypermall, Likas Stadium and Sabah State Mosque. Whoever you're escaping with and whatever your budget, your ultimate Kota Kinabalu holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(42 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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Kota Kinabalu Essential Information

Language
Malaysian
Currency
Malaysian ringgits
Local Goodbye
Sampai jumpa lagi
Closest Airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
Population
457,300
Max Temp Winter
29ºC
Max Temp Summer
29ºC
Top Sights
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park and Sabah State Museum

Our pick of the best Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$137 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$137
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$299 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$299
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$169 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$169
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Kota Kinabalu

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

You can find out about the history of Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Sutera Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Kampung Sembulan Baru with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.

Sutera Harbour

What to do in Kota Kinabalu

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

AU$72
per adult
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Alpaca Club

Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club

AU$159
per adult
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club
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