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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Lintas Plaza Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (363 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| The Jesselton Hotel |
8.0 / 10 (135 Reviews) |
From 26$ | |
| Grandis Hotels And Resorts |
8.2 / 10 (136 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu |
8.3 / 10 (218 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| Lintas View Hotel |
7.2 / 10 (149 Reviews) |
From 28$ |
Guests highly rated Gayana Eco Resort (rating: 9.0/10) with 24-hour front desk, fitness classes, and room services, set a 5-minute walk from Marine Ecology Research Centre. It costs 292US$ per night. As an alternative, book Lintas View Hotel rated 8.8/10 for 30US$ per night, featuring a golf course, concierge service, and a business centre. Other best central places to stay include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Dm Hotel, and The Atelier Boutique Hotel.
Best Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Downtown
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Lintas Plaza Hotel
From 20$
Hotel Lintas Plaza Kota Kinabalu is 3-star accommodation with a shared lounge, located about 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The venue provides 30 guestrooms appointed with cable satellite TV, WiFi and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
Situated in Lintas Plaza district, the hotel is set 4.3 km from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. The city centre lies within 5 km of the property. Hotel Lintas Plaza is just a short drive from Karamunsing Capital.
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The Jesselton Hotel
From 26$
The 3-star Jesselton Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers non-smoking rooms with elegant interiors in proximity to City Park. Merdeka Square and Sunday Market are set only 0.6 and 1.9 km respectively from the venue.
The accommodation is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.
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Grandis Hotels And Resorts
From 14$
Situated 3.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels And Resorts features an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a restaurant throughout the venue. Gaya Street Sunday Market is less than 2.5 km away.
The accommodation is centrally located in vicinity of sunset. The hotel has an ideal location near the beach. City Park is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Centre With Parking
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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
From 34$
Offering buses and bike for rent, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a 5-minute drive from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is set 1.4 km from the shopping mall "Centre Point".
The accommodation is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.
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Lintas View Hotel
From 28$
The 3-star Lintas View Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 2.6 km from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque. For business travellers, a conference hall, a photocopier and a business centre are available on request.
The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from City Park. The accommodation is located in Lintas Plaza district.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Kota Kinabalu International |
| Average Price 💰 | 51$ |
| Hotels in Kota Kinabalu 🏨 | 908 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 5041 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Lintas Plaza Hotel |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | The Jesselton Hotel |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Grandis Hotels And Resorts |
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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
From 33$
King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located 0.5 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, features high-speed Internet access in the rooms. It is just 750 metres from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination.
The venue is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, in vicinity of Warisan Square. The accommodation is 5 km away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is also within a few minutes drive from King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu.
Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu With Pool
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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
From 31$
Located 500 metres from Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, the 4-star Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre Hotel offers non-smoking rooms within a 15-minute walk of Central Wet Market. Set within reach of Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of local cuisine.
This accommodation is positioned in the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district. B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Jsia Hotel
From 40$
The 2-star Jsia Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 0.8 km from Central Wet Market and 0.9 km from Suria Mall. Additional amenities include 24-hour reception, concierge service and shopping service.
This venue is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, not far from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The city centre is also 5 km away. A short driving distance to The B.E.D. Waterfront Club is a perk for guests staying at Jsia Hotel.
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Avangio Hotel
From 31$
Featuring hire of car as well as free Wi Fi throughout the property, Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu Managed By Accor is set in Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from City Park. Sunday Market is less than 3.8 km away.
The venue lies about 5 minutes' walk from the city centre. B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is only a few minutes' drive away.
Budget Hotels In Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu
From 29$
Featuring hire of cars as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas, Hotel Capital is set in Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from Central Wet Market. It is 650 metres from Jesselton Point Marina and a few steps from City Park.
This venue in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district offers air-conditioned rooms at a driving distance of IMAGO Shopping Mall. The city centre lies within 5 km of the accommodation.
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Hotel Garden
From 27$
Hotel Garden Kota Kinabalu, located 1.1 km from Central Wet Market, features high-speed Internet access in public areas. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is within 5 km of the venue, and B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is about 1.2 km away.
The accommodation is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, a few steps from Jesselton Point Marina. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is also a couple of minutes' drive away.