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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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(15)
"Great location at Gaya Street with night market & morning market selling many interesting foodstuffs and wares. Convenient as many dining shops nearby with Chinese, Malay & Western food easily available. Hotel is clean & eco-friendly with hospitable staff. Will definitely stay here again."
ACJ Residence
ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(5)
"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."
$37 nightly
The price is $43
$43 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
CJ Residence
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(44)
"Very satisfied stay"
$29 nightly
The price is $34
$34 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Signel Hostel
Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(20)
"Nice cozy beds, relaxed and friendly staff "
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, (192)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(192)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
$91 nightly
The price is $101
$101 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
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)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(9)
"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. "
$32 nightly
The price is $37
$37 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
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)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(12)
"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...
Mandarin Hotel
Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (238)
8.4/10
Very Good
(238)
"Walking distace from main pier and bus station. Not far ride from airport. Staff were all wonderful. Would stay again 100%."
$38 nightly
The price is $44
$44 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
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)
8.8/10
Excellent
(191)
"Very nice room, comfortable beds & good air con. However the shower was not good.
24hr reception, very helpful staff.
Plenty of places to eat nearby & good location to reach Jesselton pier on foot.
Just be aware that the Gaya night food market is on both Friday and Saturday, if you have an early start next day it is noisy! If you don't, it's fun!"
$28 nightly
The price is $32
$32 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
AC Residence
AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(87)
"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."
$29 nightly
The price is $34
$34 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(208)
"Good breakfast buffet."
$59 nightly
The price is $66
$66 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (968)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(968)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
$76 nightly
The price is $85
$85 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
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, (46)
8.8/10
Excellent
(46)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
$72 nightly
The price is $81
$81 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
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, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
"If given a chance I will still go back and use this hotel..its not like the high end ones but considering its price, Dreamtel is really good. Very convenient and even the check in and check out is very hassle free."
Horizon Hotel
Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (949)
8.2/10
Very Good
(949)
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
$70 nightly
The price is $79
$79 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Sixty3
Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
8.8/10
Excellent
(478)
"Excellent hotel service "
$120 nightly
The price is $133
$133 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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, (111)
8.4/10
Very Good
(111)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
$15 nightly
The price is $18
$18 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
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)
8.6/10
Excellent
(19)
"Great hotel. "
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1002)
"Nice big hotel with all amenities. Close to airport"
$83 nightly
The price is $92
$92 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
$83 nightly
The price is $92
$92 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
10/10 Excellent
"Great locations. Close to shopping and dining. The room is small. No privacy in the bathroom. Pool area is nice. "
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Good breakfast buffet."
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
10/10 Excellent
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
10/10 Excellent
"very good location"
The Shore by Homesuite'
6/10 Okay
"The location is very ideal! Walkable to many malls, jetty, street markets... The internal of the room is quite neat and relatively clean. But the soundproofing of the room is terrible! There are a lot of noises at night such as motorcycles ramping, next doors opening and closing of doors frequently, people talking at the corridor.... Especially between 2-4am. Cannot sleep properly. "
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
10/10 Excellent
"Oh the breakfast buffet never disappoints "
The Klagan Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"場所は非常に便利で街中の主要場所ならだいたい徒歩圏内だと思います。
朝食は種類はそれなりで、味はそこそこ美味しいです。毎日ほぼ内容固定です。
部屋は広く使いやすいですが、シンクの排水が壊滅的に悪いです。多分構造的な問題です。
シーサイドの飲食店が夜爆音鳴らすので、ホテルにも音は聞こえます。窓はどこもシールされており防音は頑張ってますが、神経質な人は気になるかも。
スタッフは基本みんな親切です。"
Horizon Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel. "
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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 268 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 Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?
Expedia has 268 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.
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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.