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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B
Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point
Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...
AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
Located within a 19-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge is located in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 47 miles from the property.
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...
Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu
- Airport shuttle (free)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviewsFrom $45.61 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviewsFrom $74.88 per night
- Airport shuttleScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 612 reviewsFrom $76.78 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 533 reviewsFrom $76.78 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviewsFrom $68.87 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviewsFrom $142.38 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,702 reviewsFrom $94.98 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 171 reviewsFrom $133.11 per night
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Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu
VALLEY HOTEL
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 176 reviewsVALLEY HOTEL is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.1 miles of North Borneo Railway.
From $56.96 per nightKing Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,395 reviewsIn the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.
From $71.88 per nightMisto Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 13-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From $32.76 per nightHung Hung Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationLocated within a 12-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Hung Hung Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...
From $20.79 per nightHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 reviewsHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
From $43.21 per nightDiamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 167 reviewsProviding free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From $47.23 per nightHotel O Asia City
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsFeaturing a bar, Hotel O Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From $59.76 per nightHotel Iskandar
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 295 reviewsLocated within the hustle and bustle of the city center, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From $23.77 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 725 reviewsCentrally located in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.
From $107.67 per nightHilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,204 reviewsNestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu features four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.
From $146.58 per nightDreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
From $38.94 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,938 reviews
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...
From $86.69 per night The Klagan Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.
From $107.94 per nightAkinabalu Youth Hostel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 11 reviewsAkinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.
From $24.64 per nightSeaview Capsule Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviewsLocated a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel has rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.
From $25.67 per nightLe Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,418 reviewsBoasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
From $133.49 per night
Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.8Fair - What previous guests thought, 137 reviewsLocated within 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Stay Inn Ii provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.
From $64.12 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Paradise Suite at Asiacity enjoys a location in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.
From $96.78 per night Park Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviewsPark Hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.
From $60.90 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.
From $66.03 per night Hotel O Five 2
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviewsFeaturing a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 7-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From $50.14 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
From $75.87 per night Hotel O Storytel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.7Fair - What previous guests thought, 233 reviewsBoasting a shared lounge, Storytel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2297 feet from Filipino Market Sabah. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
From $47.21 per nightCelyn City Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 244 reviewsThis boutique hotel is located right above Warisan Square Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access.
From $41.17 per night
FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.
Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.
Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.
Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.
Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.
A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.
Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu
- 111 attractions
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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:
- 10.0
This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu.
This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu. I came for a program, but since I arrived earlier, I decided to explore KK and Kundasang. Even though it was a last-minute booking with Wisata Travel Agency, the accommodation and guide they arranged were excellent. ✨ Favourite places: In KK, I enjoyed the city vibes and food around 1Borneo Mall. In Kundasang, the highlights were the fish spa, rabbit farm, Desa Dairy Farm, and of course a stop at Pekan Nabalu — a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and local stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. 🍴 Where I ate: One memorable stop was trying the famous kepak ayam madu Wak Ali — really delicious! Around KK, it was easy to find food because there are so many choices, from local eateries to restaurants. 🚗 Getting around KK: With a guide from the travel agency, it was very convenient. The city is easy to move around with transport arranged, and going up to Kundasang was smooth with their service. 💑 For young couples: I’d recommend Kundasang as a must — the dairy farm, the mountain views, Pekan Nabalu, and even simple stops like the fish spa and rabbit farm create great memories. KK city itself is lively with shopping, cafes, and seaside views. It’s a good mix of nature and city for couples. Overall, it was a short but meaningful trip, and I’ll remember it as one of the best last-minute adventures I’ve had.Guest review byBARDSAADMalaysia - 10.0
Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover.
Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover. The Sabahan people are so warm and welcoming, which makes exploring the city and its surroundings even more special. There’s an incredible variety of things to do: from jungle walks and nature-based activities to relaxing on paradise-like beaches. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a peaceful escape, Kota Kinabalu has a bit of everything and is definitely worth visiting.Guest review byMary JeffSingapore - 8.0
Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must...
Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must go to see kota Kinabalu mountain view. Mari-Mari culture village is a must, a very good experience. Tunku Abdul Rahman park really beautiful. Beach in University Malaysia SabahGuest review byKikiMalaysia - 8.0
Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in...
Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in Sarawak and Sabah. Shopping is good, plenty of eateries and the inner city is walkable . The traffic like in all Malaysian cities is horrific. I want to point out that taxies in Malaysia don't have meters any more and charge for transport whatever the want (always to much) compared to Grab/Uber.Guest review byGerardNew Zealand - 10.0
I love Kota Kinabalu.
I love Kota Kinabalu. There are a lot of nice restaurants, and there are some beautiful islands you can get to. I also love the local restaurants and the dessert places like the Royal Coconut. I would definitely go back again.Guest review byBasilUnited States - 10.0
Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the...
Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the safety, sometimes you can see some homeless people in the street, and too many promoters, the local authority might need to enforce on the road safety and supervision on the overall hygine.Guest review byYi PingMalaysia
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 42 reviewsThe rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the view was amazing. The host very friendly & helpful with highly quality service. They make our stay enjoyable. Excellent property with sea view and had great sunset view. Very convenient to do many activities especially island hoping, just walk a few minute to the Jesselton jetty. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting KK.Guest review bycikgu Atikah IsmailMalaysia
- From $158.52 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.8Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 499 reviewsThe room is suoerb. The problem is the breafast. The food was suck. Have to wait a long queue. Suppose international hotel like u offered a lot of food like asian, malaysia. Chinese and international food. Like Pullman or Le Meridien. But u just offered menu like 3 star hotel. The coffee machine was broken. The pastry and desert are sucks. Please upgrade ur breakfast menu. TqGuest review byGILBERT ANAKMalaysia
- From $133.49 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,418 reviewsOne of my favourite hotel Le Meridien around the malaysia..Customer service by Miled & Joshua 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ breakfast 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐exspecially cinnamon roll yummy 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐..overall i love u Le Meridien❤Guest review byElamathyMalaysia
- From $58.27 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 476 reviewsThe staff is so friendly, the place is near to restaurant,comfy and cozy. For sure the price is cheaper. It's like booking 2 star hotel but got 5 stars room☺️🥰. Recommended hotel to stayGuest review byOsmanMalaysia
- From $43.98 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 519 reviewsGood location, closed to the Jesselton terminal where I went every day for scuba diving. Many nice restaurants & coffee shops around the hotel.Guest review byNhuVietnam
