You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu Central Market is an ideal place to begin here, but there are loads of other fine sights to consider. 1Borneo Hypermall, Likas Stadium, and Sabah State Mosque are close to the community marketplace and will round out your day nicely.

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Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

$376

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Oct 14 - Oct 18

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Roundtrip flight included

Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)

Great views across the harbour, but a bad smell coming into the bathroom from the drain.

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Sabah Luxury Cozy Family Suite

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$1,051

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 18

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Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

Gayana Marine Resort

$669

per person

Oct 14 - Oct 18

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Roundtrip flight included

Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

8.4/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)

The resort was incredible and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

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Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

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Enjoy hi-tea with a spectacular sunset view. This place is usually crowded on weekends and it’s first come first serve especially for the outer deck seats overlooking the sea.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Kota Kinabalu city as seen from the signal hill observatory tower

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

Kota Kinabalu Waterfront featuring outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

The sundown in downtown of Kota Kinabalu. #Roadtrip #Trover #Sunset

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

KK Plaza

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Handicraft Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.