Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Popular places to visit
Imago Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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 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 romantic area.
Kompleks Asia City
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kompleks Asia City. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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.
Gaya Street Sunday Market
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu City Tour: Culture & Heritage tour with Lunch
Mari-Mari Cultural Village Tour Including Lunch
Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel by the water but because of this a strong fish smell in the lobby. Breakfast very average for western tastes.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Staff are smiling all the time. Amazing swimming pool on roof deck / bar. However, the pool should have a roped off section for lap swimming for adults and a kids area for fooling around. Too many kids who have zero etiquette loud parents made swimming in a sophisticated environment feel like bargain ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Great hotel, central for airport, beach and sightseeing. Excellent restaurant within the hotel JoJo for lunch and evening meals. Minimarket 2 doors away
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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.
Luyang
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Tanjung Aru
Pristine beaches and ample 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.
Likas
Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.
Kepayan
Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alamesra
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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