Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
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Things to do
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
£47
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Bongawan River Cruise, Fireflies with Dinner
£40
per adult
Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
£55
per adult
Kota Kinabalu City Tour: Culture & Heritage tour with Lunch
£47
per adult
Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
£49
per adult
Mari Mari Cultural Village Tour with Transport, Guide and Lunch
£46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £36 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£36
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £75 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£75
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £51 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£51
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Centrally located hotel with an on site steak house that has great food. Convenience stores downstairs, beautifully decorated rooms with gorgeous bathroom - brass fixtures stunning. Rooms are new"
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £63 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£63
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £113 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£113
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is £86 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£86
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
Likas
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.
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 Likas Stadium.
