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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B
Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, 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
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point
Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel
Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge is offering accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 75 km from the property.
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, 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, 374 reviewsFrom US$49.15 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviewsFrom US$74.72 per night
- Airport shuttleScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviewsFrom US$67.60 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 516 reviewsFrom US$67.60 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviewsFrom US$282.89 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviewsFrom US$66.47 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,471 reviewsFrom US$94.64 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviewsFrom US$123.34 per night
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Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
VALLEY HOTEL
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 178 reviewsVALLEY HOTEL is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.9 km of North Borneo Railway.
From US$56.84 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,376 reviews
In the city centre, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.
From US$71.73 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,479 reviews
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
From US$35.50 per night Diamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 166 reviewsProviding free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From US$47.13 per nightHotel O Asia City
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsBoasting a bar, Hotel O Asia City is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From US$56.34 per nightHotel O Stay Inn Ii
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.6Passable - What previous guests thought, 137 reviewsLocated within 2.9 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Stay Inn Ii provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$58.86 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Paradise Suite at Asiacity features rooms with city views and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.
From US$96.57 per night Park Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviewsPark Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway.
From US$60.77 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 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 727 reviewsCentrally situated in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.
From US$107.44 per nightHilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviewsNestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.
From US$84.02 per nightDreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
From US$38.85 per nightCapsule Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsSituated within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$8.06 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...
From US$71.29 per night The Klagan Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 449 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.
From US$85.63 per nightAkinabalu Youth Hostel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsAkinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
From US$24.59 per nightSeaview Capsule Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviewsLocated 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$25.62 per night
Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu
Misto Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviewsFeaturing a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 1.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
From US$32.69 per nightHotel Iskandar
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 292 reviewsLocated within the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From US$23.72 per nightBlossom hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 4.3Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviewsLocated within 600 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Blossom hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$19.14 per nightAJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviewsLess than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu and provides free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and concierge services.
From US$54.44 per nightHotel Sri Iskandar
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviewsSet within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$28.18 per nightCAPITAL EXPRESS
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.
From US$29.05 per nightHotel Traveller
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsHotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.
From US$27.20 per nightHotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviewsSituated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
From US$65.89 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
- 96 attractions
- 15 points of interest
- 1 neighbourhood
What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:
- 6.0
For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more...
For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more waterfront restaurants available to tourists and local population. National Museum was closed, the observation tower was closed and the Cultural village did not look genuine (plastic flowers used all over the village!?). I would recommend a max. stay of 2 days + 1 day for islands visit.Guest review byLukeNew Zealand - 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
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- From US$54.89 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 475 reviewsTop accommodation in Kota Kinabalu! We where impressed from the quality of their service. Perfect assistance on whatsapp and easy check in, but most at all the room was absolutely perfect! They updated us to the bigger room for free. 5 stars hotel services and commodities. Everything is available and all is at the best level. We felt like kings! Position is great, over the night food market but it closed very hearly so no one noise in the night.Guest review byGuidoItaly
- From US$144.99 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 952 reviewsThe hotel is situated right by Jesselton pier so easy access to the off shore islands and has a great roof top pool and bar on the 23rd floor where you can watch the sunset across the South China Sea. All the staff were exceedingly helpful and if you requested something it was pretty much done instantaneously.Guest review byPeterUnited Kingdom
- From US$65.32 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,679 reviews+ nice and spacious hotel in a very good position in KK, near the night market and the Jesselton pier, where you can take the jetty to the best islands + rich and varied breakfast + the swimming pool on the rooftop is definitely a big plusGuest review byEmmanueleItaly
- From US$153.05 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 936 reviewsBreakfast menu to cheap compare to room charge, We had a bufet during dinner,not much variaty & soup was bad as 5 star hotel cannot accept at all, room was nice but towel was horrable, i made a complain but no feed back until todayGuest review byARIZMalaysia
- From US$146.02 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviewsIs the best out of the 2 Shangri La hotels. Stayed at both but this one was much better facilities and location.Guest review byVictoriaMalaysia
