Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Activities
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear
AU$80
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
AU$90
per adult
Kota Kinabalu City Tour Cultural & Heritage Tour with Lunch
AU$88
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
AU$33
per traveller
Kota Kinabalu: Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour
AU$58
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$220 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$220
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is AU$325 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$325
30 July - 31 July
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. ...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$174 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$174
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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)
"water pressure not strong and noisy."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$136 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$136
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Hotel location is good"
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$208 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$208
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
Grandis Hotel
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$109 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$109
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (913 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price. Clean and staff were very welcoming. Plus, a great area with shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 24 July 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.
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Mango Yip
Open Photo by Mango Yip
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.
Kepayan
When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
