Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

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

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Oceanus Waterfront Mall

Oceanus Waterfront Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your trip to Pusat Bandar. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

Imago Shopping Mall

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Activities

Private Tour Kampung Gypsy Water Village Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

AU$36
per adult
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

AU$105
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
Borneo Full Day Try Dive

RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

AU$171
per adult
RAID Try-Dive in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

AU$38
per traveller
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
Monsopiad Cultural Village

Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu

AU$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu
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Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$189 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$189
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$152 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$152
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff & Hotel Management are super friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$166 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$166
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great family friendly hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$72 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$72
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
"Great hotel! We stayed there twice during our trip to Mount Kinabalu. The room was nice sized, bathroom was perfect and breakfast was good. Will stay again when in KK."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$288 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$288
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$163 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$163
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (963 reviews)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

5/5(4 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

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