Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Oceanus Waterfront Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your trip to Pusat Bandar. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Imago Shopping Mall

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Activities

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

AU$177
per adult
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

AU$335
per adult
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

AU$181
per adult
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH
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
Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Tour

AU$130
per traveller
Kota Kinabalu City Tour
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
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Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$141 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$141
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Best staffs. Friendly and willing to help. Great location closer to any downtown markets and malls."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$159 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$159
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$130 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$130
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is AU$154 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$154
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$94 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$94
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (123 reviews)
"Very good for the price and the convenience of being in the same building as the Suria shopping mall."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$172
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town

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.

Kampung Air
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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tanjung Aru
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kepayan
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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.

Alamesra

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

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