Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
Kota Kinabalu featuring markets, a small town or village and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes a small town or village, general coastal views and landscape views
Kota Kinabalu which includes a city

Popular places to visit

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.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
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.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
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.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
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.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

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.

Imago Shopping Mall

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

$116
per adult
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Alpaca Club

Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club

$103
per adult
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

$219
per adult
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

$118
per adult
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH
Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Tour

$85
per traveler
Kota Kinabalu City Tour
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$81 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$89 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$85 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$94 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$99 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)
"Located close to the venue where my meetings were held."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
$95 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$105 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$105 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$115 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"Very good for the price and the convenience of being in the same building as the Suria shopping mall."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$115 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (593 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay.easy access to town.markets.islands.and day trips. Fantastic service .happy hotel lovely staff. 15th floor sunset views. Next to water front.. 10/10"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

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.

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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Luyang
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Tanjung Aru
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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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.

Alamesra
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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