The Best Hotels Closest to Handicraft Market in Kota Kinabalu - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Handicraft Market

Scott

£24

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Zhen

£24

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

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

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

Yuta

£27

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

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

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Ganesh

£28

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

MRS

£101

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

6. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

Davide

£76

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Donna

£29

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

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

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

Thomas

£58

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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.

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

HEIDI

£72

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Handicraft Market

Brittany

£20

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

11. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

John

£45

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Handicraft Market

Yan Ting

£45

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Handicraft Market

Kim

£46

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

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.

14. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Tamara

£39

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hallway with a wall covered in large, bold text, likely representing various destinations or locations.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Handicraft Market

Zachary

£27

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

16. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Michelle

£58

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A modern, minimalist wall-mounted light fixture with a geometric design.

A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

17. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Handicraft Market

Bahrinizam

£28

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

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

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

18. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Myona

£26

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

19. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Handicraft Market

Anonymous traveller

£20

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a series of framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the hallway.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

20. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Handicraft Market

valerie

£20

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Handicraft Market

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 216 reviews	View

Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

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"

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotlessly clean and well maintained. There was even a nice little common hallway with extra toiletries and coffee/tea packets. The host provided a waterproof beach pouch which was exactly what I needed that day. The location is unbeatable. It's literally upstairs from the most amazing grilled seafood night market. 10/10. I will definitely book here again"

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."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great locations and tidy facilities"

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"

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your trip to Sinsuran Kompleks. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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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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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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Warisan Square

7.2/10 (44 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Warisan Square. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Anjung Samudera

7.6/10 (408 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Anjung Samudera. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Centre Point

7.8/10 (402 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Point. Stroll along the 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Handicraft Market?

Handicraft Market is located in Pusat Bandar. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 329 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Handicraft Market?

Adjacent to Handicraft Market, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there near Handicraft Market?

Expedia has 329 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Handicraft Market.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Handicraft Market, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Handicraft Market.

What can I see and do near Handicraft Market?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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Our top choices for Handicraft Market hotels

1. CJ Residence

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

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

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

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

6. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

7. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. The Klagan Hotel

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

14. Mandarin Hotel

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

16. Horizon Hotel

17. Walk In Hotel

18. Qlio Hotel

19. Hotel DeLeeton

20. Hotel O Five 2

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Top Handicraft Market Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Other attractions near Handicraft Market

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

KK Plaza

Warisan Square

Anjung Samudera

Centre Point

Sedco Square

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