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AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
AC Residence

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (980)
"Very good."
Australia
Yifeng
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (219)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is AU$48
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Hotel Sixty3

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Spotless room, spacious in size and good restaurant buffet. The hotel is abit older so the AC made noise all night, menu at pool bar could have western ie burger and chips. Location is great! "
Australia
Serena
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (897)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Grandis Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (243)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Mandarin Hotel

Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel Eden54

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (112)
"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"
Australia
George
The price is AU$32
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Hotel O Five 2

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (463)
"This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
The Jesselton Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Clean room and bathroom, hot water in shower works and water pressure is gd. Convenient location"
Singapore
Lai Lee
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
Qlio Hotel

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (306)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yin Shan
The price is AU$54
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Hotel Capital

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The price is AU$82
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
The Klagan Hotel

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950)
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
Australia
Jude
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Horizon Hotel

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (372)
"Friendly and helpful staff, good amenities, convenient location"
Australia
FOON
The price is AU$54
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?
Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 281 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Merdeka Square?
Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 281 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merdeka Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Merdeka Square.
What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?
Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.