Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Things to do
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
£47
per adult
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
£55
per adult
Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
£49
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
£17
per traveller
Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £147 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£147
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £105 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£105
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"14樓及15樓,非常棒，房務清潔非常的乾淨，值得推薦"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is £164 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£164
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £121 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£121
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £102 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£102
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is £151 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£151
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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.
Photo by Mango Yip
Open Photo by Mango Yip
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
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.
Photo by Michaela Prades
Open Photo by Michaela Prades
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.
Kepayan
When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
