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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Michaela

S$119

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Heidi

S$81

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Genya

S$85

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

S$28

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

5. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Ong

S$69

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Kevin

S$88

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Joshua

S$40

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern building with a sign that reads "Riverson Sembulan".

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub.

8. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Caroline

S$64

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

9. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Jane

S$65

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

10. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Thomas

S$48

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

scott

S$50

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

12. OYO 564 Y Hotel

2.2 km from Sabah Art Gallery

"It's a very nice budget hotel with on-site parking lots and the room together with the attached bathroom is also well-maintained and very clean, which is commendable. But our only gripe is that since the hotel and a gym fitness center also sharing the same building but the flooring and the wall isn't laced with any sound-proofing materials, it can be a bit hard to catch a peaceful sleep, especially for a senior citizen like my Dad. As we constantly kept hearing loud bangs/thuds generated by...

Anonymous traveller

S$38

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

13. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Farzad

S$89

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Imran

S$56

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a large window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and two pendant lights.

A room with a large window, a curtain, and a rack with hanging clothes.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

15. Rail Suite Aeropod

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Megan May Chen

S$58

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall art piece, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

A hallway with a washing machine, a small table, and a sign with '3A03'.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, a television, and a radiator.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small stool.

16. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

2.4 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Andrea

S$67

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden table, and a comfortable sofa.

17. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Tanjung Aru, 2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Anonymous traveller

S$58

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.

A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

18. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Mohammad Rizdun Bin

S$47

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A staircase with a purple-lit wall and a sign indicating room numbers 201-215.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a television, and a coat rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a digital display board, and a potted plant.

19. Chimera Hotel

2.7 km from Sabah Art Gallery

amco

S$39

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and a river.

A modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a city view.

20. Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

2.3 km from Sabah Art Gallery

Fui Fuui

S$31

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah Art Gallery

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View

Top Sabah Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

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"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Lintas View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and location. Friendly reception. Parking subsidised"

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah State Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sabah State Museum in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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City Mall

7.8/10 (104 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah Art Gallery?

Sabah Art Gallery is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travellers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Sabah Art Gallery?

Adjacent to Sabah Art Gallery, Hotel O Rebecca's Homes is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Elopura Vacation Apartment and Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz.

How many hotels are there near Sabah Art Gallery?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sabah Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sabah Art Gallery.

What can I see and do near Sabah Art Gallery?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park or Tabin Wildlife Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Sabah Art Gallery.

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1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

2. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

5. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

9. Oceania Hotel

10. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

12. OYO 564 Y Hotel

13. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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

15. Rail Suite Aeropod

16. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

17. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

18. Sabah Oriental Hotel

19. Chimera Hotel

20. Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah Art Gallery

Top Sabah Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Hotel 7 Suria

Lintas View Hotel

Other attractions near Sabah Art Gallery

Sabah Agricultural Park

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah State Museum

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Bukit Padang

Sabah State Mosque

City Mall

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