Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Merdeka Square in Kota Kinabalu for 2026 | Expedia.com

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[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=974581849089138688&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

Tomorrow

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This weekend

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Next weekend

[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=974581849089138688&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

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## Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/64b0771a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/cebec0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Elevator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/843af5ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/c07bfc41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Poshtel-Gem-Of-North-Borneo.h92726103.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

9.4/10

Exceptional

(16 reviews)

"Very helpful staff. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Donna

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Poshtel-Gem-Of-North-Borneo.h92726103.Hotel-Information)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/5b39bb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/35174c39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/4aa269d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/dfd9e5e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-TOOJOU-Kota-Kinabalu.h32464952.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

9.0/10

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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Wayne

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-TOOJOU-Kota-Kinabalu.h32464952.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/234ff7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/6b2107e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/87c51523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/0eba17b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ACJ Residence

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/jp.svg)

Yuta

$39 nightly

$45 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/0768a7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/fe36695d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/2b30f994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Signel Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

9.8/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Richard

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/d0955c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couple Double Room (CJ 2) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/32e1aa4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Business Double Room (CJ 3) | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/acf39ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/5ab634be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### CJ Residence

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-CJ-Residence.h51286940.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(47 reviews)

"Very satisfied stay"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jiwoo

$32 nightly

$38 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-CJ-Residence.h51286940.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2556x3y3-aee225a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/351b5174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/254daf94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Hill View Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2559x3y0-66431223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

9.2/10

Wonderful

(198 reviews)

"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."

![Thailand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/th.svg)

Thosaphol

$111 nightly

$122 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/903e3183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/4b6f4295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/b899c27d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/06086ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mandarin Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very Good

(246 reviews)

"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Douglas

$46 nightly

$53 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/689a1d7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/690d9e0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/0537bb04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free self parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/68a15be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(10 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Ganesh

$34 nightly

$40 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/b614a55a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![43-inch LCD TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/cfab6c7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/6a43cbec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/ab71f1bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

9.0/10

Wonderful

(59 reviews)

"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Elise

$76 nightly

$85 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/eb6a77fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/33aa9128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/5c5a53ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/cc7965e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel O Five 2

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Five-2.h15085711.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very Good

(114 reviews)

"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

George

$18 nightly

$22 total

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Five-2.h15085711.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/b831b42d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/22a8989d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/6ca045b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/b343ee38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Gaia 95

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Gaia-95.h22467661.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

8.8/10

Excellent

(192 reviews)

"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Chor Seng

$23 nightly

$28 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Gaia-95.h22467661.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/1c6951bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/2accf3a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/9b8731fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/2d75066d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Dreamtel-Kota-Kinabalu.h6806896.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square

7.8/10

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."

![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Anonymous traveler

$39 nightly

$44 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Dreamtel-Kota-Kinabalu.h6806896.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/79f0d661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/ab6a6b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/93711864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/98b2ae63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Horizon Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Horizon-Hotel.h4549996.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

8.2/10

Very Good

(952 reviews)

"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

Keith

$97 nightly

$108 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Horizon-Hotel.h4549996.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/c564132b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/14f2062c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/06ec5225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/03aa9660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jsia Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jsia-Hotel.h16482003.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square

8.0/10

Very Good

(28 reviews)

"The room was comfortable and clean. It will be great if cloth hanger is installed inside the room and kiblat direction was labelled for muslim tourists."

![Saudi Arabia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sa.svg)

Anonymous traveler

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jsia-Hotel.h16482003.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24046200/24046111/9ad2acf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24046200/24046111/497b6366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24046200/24046111/f67b2906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24046200/24046111/0000e266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Qlio Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Qlio-Hotel.h24046111.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

8.2/10

Very Good

(55 reviews)

"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "

![Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/my.svg)

Myona

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Qlio-Hotel.h24046111.Hotel-Information)

![City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/4cabdc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/8997877e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/a1b8e839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/f4ec244c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AC Residence

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(92 reviews)

"Great room and service! "

![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Tonje

$33 nightly

$38 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

![Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/602c5b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/39fcd77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Industrial Family Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/b5fc6629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Futuristic Junior Suite | Television](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/674af610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-HotSpot-At-City-Centre-By-SSVC.h40225452.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

8.6/10

Excellent

(21 reviews)

"Great hotel. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Zachary

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-HotSpot-At-City-Centre-By-SSVC.h40225452.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/0fb59791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/9fd70384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/ed81161d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/f3ded2d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Sixty3

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Sixty3.h8284379.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

8.8/10

Excellent

(481 reviews)

"Excellent hotel service "

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

David Wong Weng

$70 nightly

$78 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Sixty3.h8284379.Hotel-Information)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/4b381a7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/90c3c85b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/12bf6def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/34bdb17b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square

9.2/10

Wonderful

(995 reviews)

"Good Hotel"

![Malaysia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/my.svg)

MS ANITA

$94 nightly

$104 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/a877f68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/6fc85397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/f1e31280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Jesselton Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/156513b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Jesselton Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Jesselton-Hotel.h5358716.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very Good

(464 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Nicholas

$55 nightly

$63 total

Mar 11 - Mar 12

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Jesselton-Hotel.h5358716.Hotel-Information)

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| ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/64b0771a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo                                                       | 2.5 star property | 9.4Exceptional16 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
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| ![Grand Double Room \| Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/234ff7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)ACJ Residence            | 3.0 star property | 9.6Exceptional5 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Signel Hostel                                             | 2.0 star property | 9.8Exceptional20 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) \| Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/d0955c98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)CJ Residence | 2.5 star property | 9.6Exceptional47 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

![Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/cbf302ae_y.jpg)

### Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Overall is satisfying, they prepare sahur for Muslim to replace breakfast "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Kota-Kinabalu.h1322074.Hotel-Information)

![Grandis Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7060000/7055100/7055088/3e43e819_y.jpg)

### Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Grandis-Hotel.h7055088.Hotel-Information)

![Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/c0128462_y.jpg)

### Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Tired room but good enough "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Dreamtel-Kota-Kinabalu.h6806896.Hotel-Information)

![Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8220000/8210200/8210149/a6fedebc_y.jpg)

### Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean, but a bit dated. View of the sea was amazing. "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Promenade-Hotel-Kota-Kinabalu.h8210149.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/265d6da3_y.jpg)

### Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious. "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

![The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25482/762e2baa_y.jpg)

### The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Palace-Hotel-Kota-Kinabalu.h25482.Hotel-Information)

![Mandarin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/b899c27d_y.jpg)

### Mandarin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"部屋は清潔でスタッフもテキパキしていました。"

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

![Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/d6a5aada_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms and friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Centre.h42662133.Hotel-Information)

![Hyatt Regency Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/7d01c352_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit."

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kinabalu.h11306.Hotel-Information)

## 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 family-friendly area. 

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### Gaya Street Sunday Market

4.0/5 (352 reviews)

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. 

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### Sedco Square

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Sedco Square. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### 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. 

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### Kota Kinabalu Central Market

3.9/5 (359 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

3.8/5 (121 reviews)

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

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### 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 family-friendly area. 

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