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Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

Superior Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. "
Canada
Donna
$50 nightly
The price is $56
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Cafe
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...
United Kingdom
Wayne
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel
Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196 reviews)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
$111 nightly
The price is $122
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
Japan
Yuta
$38 nightly
The price is $44
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
ACJ Residence
Exterior
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (243 reviews)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
$41 nightly
The price is $47
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Mandarin Hotel
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
CJ Residence

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
$31 nightly
The price is $36
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
CJ Residence
Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
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Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
Signel Hostel
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191 reviews)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
$29 nightly
The price is $34
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Gaia 95
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
United Kingdom
Ganesh
$32 nightly
The price is $37
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
Standard Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (112 reviews)
"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"
Australia
George
$19 nightly
The price is $23
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel O Five 2
Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (950 reviews)
"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"
Singapore
Keith
$88 nightly
The price is $98
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Horizon Hotel
Outdoor pool
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Room is clean and nee"
Singapore
Kim-Foo
$79 nightly
The price is $88
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom, hot water in shower works and water pressure is gd. Convenient location"
Singapore
Lai Lee
$78 nightly
The price is $86
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lobby
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (463 reviews)
"This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road. "
Australia
Nicholas
$53 nightly
The price is $60
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Jesselton Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478 reviews)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Sixty3
Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
$31 nightly
The price is $35
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
$31 nightly
The price is $36
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
AC Residence
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (12 reviews)
"Great location as parking is more available on the streets than hotels on the north end of the city"
United States
TEKFOH
Walk In Hotel
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (984 reviews)
"Very good."
Australia
Yifeng
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines."
Benjamin 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other Merdeka Square attractions

Atkinson Clock Tower

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.
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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?
Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 280 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Merdeka Square?
Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 280 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merdeka Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Merdeka Square.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merdeka Square?
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What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?
Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Water World Theme Park while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.