Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Activities
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear
AU$82
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
AU$88
per adult
Kota Kinabalu 3 Hour Coastal Fishing and Island Tour
AU$67
per adult
Kota Kinabalu Cow Island snorkeling with Lunch buffet
AU$83
per adult
Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu
AU$52
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
AU$32
per traveller
Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$140 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$140
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is AU$205 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$205
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$144 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$144
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"I stayed at the property for 12 days so I got to see and experience the hotel on another level. The hotel is dated they try to keep up with modern appearance, but it shows in the rooms. When I arrived the safe in my room wasn’t working but they fixed it immediately. The bed in my room needs to be ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$95 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$95
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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. ...
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
No. 1 Jalan Tangki Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$100 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$100
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kompleks Karamunsing and ...
7.8/10 Good! (334 reviews)
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$122 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$122
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 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.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Likas
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.
