The Best Hotels Closest to Museum of Islamic Civilisation in Kota Kinabalu - 2026 Updated Prices

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Museum of Islamic Civilisation hotels

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 mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Heidi

£50

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Zhen

£24

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Genya

£50

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 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.

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

Kampung Air, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ganesh

£27

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

5. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

£17

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

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.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

6. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ong

£40

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

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

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

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

0.4 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Kevin

£50

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Savannah

£83

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

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.

9. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

0.7 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Thomas

£31

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Oceania Hotel

0.5 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Jane

£39

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

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

11. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 1 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Anonymous traveller

£20

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

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

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

12. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Shih Chung

£68

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

13. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

MASAKO

£30

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

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

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

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Joshua

£29

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Caroline

£36

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.3 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Ooi

£48

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

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

Kampung Air, 0.9 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imran

£32

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

18. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Farzad

£54

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

A modern room with a wooden chair, a radiator, a small table with a kettle, and a wall-mounted TV displaying an advertisement.

19. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

0.6 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Andrea

£40

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

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

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

20. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 0.8 mi from Museum of Islamic Civilisation

scott

£30

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View

Top Museum of Islamic Civilisation 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 Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Sabah Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Pillow and some door lock need to be change"

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"

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

See properties

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.

See properties

All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

See properties

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.

See properties

Plaza Wawasan

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Wawasan. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Museum of Islamic Civilisation is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known 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 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Adjacent to Museum of Islamic Civilisation, Tang Dynasty Park Hotel 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 choices within a short distance include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Islamic Civilisation, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

What can I see and do near Museum of Islamic Civilisation?

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 Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Be sure to get some family photos at Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Orchid De Villa while you're out sightseeing near Museum of Islamic Civilisation.

Search Hotels Near Museum of Islamic Civilisation, Kota Kinabalu

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Museum of Islamic Civilisation hotels

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

5. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

6. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

9. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

10. Oceania Hotel

11. Hotel DeLeeton

12. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

13. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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

18. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

20. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Top Museum of Islamic Civilisation Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Imago Shopping Mall

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Sabah State Museum

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah State Mosque

All Saint's Cathedral

Sabah Agricultural Park

Plaza Wawasan

Frequently asked questions