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

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## Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

![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

$42 nightly

$48 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/2b30f994.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)

![Shower, hair dryer, slippers, bidet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/d09b9490.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)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/5b39bb06.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)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/32696ba4.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)

![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)

![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)

![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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51287000/51286940/9c3a77e2.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

$34 nightly

$40 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3836h2556x4y3-e4119ff8.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)

### 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

(197 reviews)

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

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

Thosaphol

$115 nightly

$127 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

![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)

![AJ Residence 4 | Minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/33443704.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

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

Ganesh

$34 nightly

$40 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

![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)

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

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/a110b2c2.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

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

![Shower, bidet, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/6105bd1e.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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/33aa9128.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)

"overall ok with reasonable price , with best location in KK downtown . near big supermarket , and fruit & fish market .in night time life so enjoyable . staff is so friendly , nice . "

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

SUHN OUK

$21 nightly

$25 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/952f205f.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

8.8/10

Excellent

(55 reviews)

"Room is clean and nee"

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

Kim-Foo

$82 nightly

$91 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

![Superior Queen Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/d3800837.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)

### 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

$27 nightly

$32 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/04813ef3.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)

### 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

(1,001 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

$29 nightly

$34 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/efc2937f.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

(950 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

$95 nightly

$106 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

![Romantic Double Room (AC 5) | Coffee and/or coffee maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/e179ac0a.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)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/8997877e.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

(91 reviews)

"Great room and service! "

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

Tonje

$34 nightly

$40 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

![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)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/543836e4.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)

![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)

![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)

### 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)

![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)

![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)

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

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/371d12a5.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

(990 reviews)

"Good Hotel"

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

MS ANITA

$91 nightly

$101 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

![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)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/9fd70384.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

(480 reviews)

"Excellent hotel service "

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

David Wong Weng

$73 nightly

$82 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/7d01c352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/c74f53f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/84fe5c5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/4470715d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very Good

(1,001 reviews)

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

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

Shankaran Pillay

$81 nightly

$90 total

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

![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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/6fc85397.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

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

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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               |      |     |              |               |  |
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| ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/5b39bb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel                                                                        | 2.0 star property | 9.0Wonderful12 reviews   | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
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| ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2556x3y3-aee225a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu                                                     | 5.0 star property | 9.2Wonderful197 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

![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)

![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)

![Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794298/c190d842_y.jpg)

### Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms nice size, great location. Staff friendly and attentive when required. "

[](https://expedia.com/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mercure-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Centre.h12794298.Hotel-Information)

![Qlio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24050000/24046200/24046111/03065dbb_y.jpg)

### Qlio Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"The pictures and the rating for the hotel and rooms were misleading. The rooms were fithy. The walls were covered in dust. The dust on some of the flat surfaces was so thick that it must have been there for months or possibly years. A/C unit made popping sounds all day an night and barely worked. The shower leaked all over the tiny bathroom floor. There was only hot water for less than 2 minutes to shower with and then went ice cold. The towels were paper thin and felt like sandpaper. The toilet paper rolls were so small, that a family uses it up in half a day. Then You had to go to the front desk to get more toilet paper and they would give you 1 roll. The safe didn't work. I figured out that it needed new batteries, which they did provide. The only good thing about the hotel is that the staff, probably because of feeling bad that you choose this hotel, did try to be a little helpful."

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

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

### 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."

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

![Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/14f4f985_y.jpg)

### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room is clean and nee"

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