Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

    calendar shield illustration
    Change your mind
    Book hotels with free cancellation
    deals illustration
    Treat yourself
    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in
    bed illustration
    Be picky
    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Tomorrow
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Next weekend
11 Jul - 13 Jul
In two weeks
18 Jul - 20 Jul

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Property class

Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
"Excellent service, great location, Excellent breakfast. "
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
AC Residence
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

AC Residence

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79)
"Great room and service! "
The price is S$48
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
AC Residence
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Reception

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Great location at Gaya Street with night market & morning market selling many interesting foodstuffs and wares. Convenient as many dining shops nearby with Chinese, Malay & Western food easily available. Hotel is clean & eco-friendly with hospitable staff. Will definitely stay here again."
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (189)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool. "
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Eden54
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
The price is S$45
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Eden54
Hotel DeLeeton
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (86)
"The hotel is in a strategic area, easy for food hunting, shopping mall is nearby and all the staff are friendly. Just the room facilieties were prepared with old stuff. But overall everything is good."
Hotel DeLeeton
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."
The price is S$179
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Close to lots of amenities "
The Klagan Hotel
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (892)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is S$231
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Grandis Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
The price is S$165
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
CJ Residence
1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"We had a very lovely stay, staff was very kind and welcoming. Room was clean, amenities provided. Comfortable room with everything you need. Would definitely stay again! "
The price is S$43
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
CJ Residence
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great location and friendly staff "
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191)
"Good location"
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
OYO 210 Hotel Five 2
Lobby sitting area

OYO 210 Hotel Five 2

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (110)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
The price is S$21
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
OYO 210 Hotel Five 2
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Another fantastic stay at this hotel. So friendly and everything very modern. A great place to stay in KK"
The price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room"
The price is S$295
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Qlio Hotel
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Qlio Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"staff is friendry and couteous . next time i choice this hotel. "
Qlio Hotel
Hotel Sixty3
Exterior

Hotel Sixty3

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (471)
"Room was spacious. Perfect location. Well trained staff."
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hotel Sixty3
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby lounge

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (131)
"This is a modern city type hotel beautifully decorated, with easy access to nearby restaurants, ideal for a short stay visiting Kotakinabalu .Ms Linda, front desk manager and her team at the reception were outstanding. This greatly professional staff , made our stay a memorable one. Will be back"
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
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.

Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru map

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.

Karambunai map

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 map

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 Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

Kota Kinabalu featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and island views
Kampung Air map

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.

Luyang map

Luyang

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

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include CJ Residence and The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kompleks Asia City and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.