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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.
Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.
A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

1. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Kunthea
S$38
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
CJ Residence
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.
A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

2. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Imran
S$55
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Zhen
S$41
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.
A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.
A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

4. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
Japan
Yuta
S$49
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Michaela
S$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
MRS
S$144
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
S$128
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.
A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.
A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

8. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United Kingdom
Ganesh
S$45
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Lounge
A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.
Lift
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Donna
S$49
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Thomas
S$98
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Kip
S$119
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.
A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.
A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.
A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

12. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Kim
S$92
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel entrance with a black frame and the name 'GAIA95' displayed.
A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.
A hotel named 'CAIA 95' with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

13. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
Brittany
S$35
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hotel Gaia 95
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.
In-room dining
A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Yan Ting
S$71
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.
A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

15. Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
Singapore
David Wong Weng
S$97
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hotel Sixty3
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

16. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
Australia
John
S$76
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Klagan Hotel
A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.
The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.
A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square
Malaysia
Henn Kiew
S$81
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Jesselton Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

18. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Ai Ming
S$80
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

19. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square
United States
Sofía
S$43
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Capital
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".
A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.
A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

20. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square
Canada
Tamara
S$64
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Mandarin Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
CJ Residence
9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
9.2
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Grandis Hotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."
HweiChuen 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent
"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"
CICYLIA 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Capital
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

8/10 Good
"I enjoyed my stay .It was a a spacious and comfortable room .The staff were friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was very nice .The pool was pleasant too .The location was convenient too."
John 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Horizon Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Tired room but good enough "
Pairoj 1-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar when you spend time at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.
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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can do some window-shopping at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Sedco Square

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Sedco Square. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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KK Plaza

7.6/10 (97 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Kota Kinabalu Central Market

7.8/10 (375 reviews)
During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.
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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Handicraft Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Handicraft Market during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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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 283 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 283 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, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.