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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, $ | |
| Summer Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (259 Reviews) |
From 22$ | |
| Howard Johnson By Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu |
7.9 / 10 (1175 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam |
8.6 / 10 (674 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024 |
8.0 / 10 (256 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu |
8.1 / 10 (1508 Reviews) |
From 30$ |
Central Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is a chain of hotels that provides a comfortable and modern stay for travellers. Whether for business or leisure, Central Hotels promise a convenient and memorable experience.
The first Central Hotel was founded in 1965 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Central Hotels has since expanded to include various locations in the country. In Kota Kinabalu, Central Hotels is conveniently located in the city centre, offering guests easy access to popular tourist spots, shopping districts, and commercial areas.
All Central Hotels in Kota Kinabalu are designed with contemporary aesthetics and equipped with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, a swimming pool, and other facilities. The hotels also offer a range of dining options, ensuring that guests have a variety of choices to suit their taste.
The Central Hotels brand is known for providing quality accommodation and service, making it the perfect choice for travellers visiting Kota Kinabalu.
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Best Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Downtown
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Featuring WiFi in public areas, the 2-star Summer Hotel Kota Kinabalu sits about 13 minutes on foot from Warisan Square.
This smoke-free hotel is located in the cultural part of Kota Kinabalu, at a short distance from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. The accommodation in Kota Kinabalu is nearly a 10-minute drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The nearby shopping sights include Central Wet Market, which is 13 minutes' walk away. Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP bus station is at a moderate distance from the hotel, while Handicraft Market lies approximately a 13-minute walk away.
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
From 29$
Offering proximity to Tanjung Lipat, which is around 1 km away, the 3-star Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu also provides guests with a car park on site. Located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, approximately a 25-minute walk from places for heritage tourism such as the memorial park "Double Six Monument", this Kota Kinabalu hotel features Asian dishes.
The property is set at a medium distance from Mamutik Island with Central Wet Market around 14 minutes' walk away. Standing just a 9-minute walk from Atkinson Clock Tower, the Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is only a 12-minute walk from Sunday Market. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is approximately a 15-minute walk from the accommodation, while North Borneo is situated about 4.5 km away. Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is right next to Bandaran Berjaya Wisma Budaya KK22 bus stop.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Centre With Parking
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Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel is set at a 4.2 km distance from Tun Mustapha Tower and 10 minutes' drive from Likas City Mosque. Highlights at the hotel include an à la carte restaurant, a snack bar and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is located in the cultural part of Kota Kinabalu, 10 minutes by car from Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple. As a plus for business travellers, Atkinson Clock Tower is around 7 km away. This lovely hotel also provides access to shopping attractions like Gaya Street Sunday Market, which are approximately 15 minutes away by car. The 3-star Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within 13 km of North Borneo train station.
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Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
From 31$
Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set within 4.1 km of Sunday Market and around a 10-minute ride from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This 4-star hotel features an outdoor pool and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The property puts you in the very heart of Kota Kinabalu, 4.8 km from such entertainment sites as B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as City Park (4.3 km) and Pantai Tanjung Lipat Park (3.9 km). No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the grand Likas City Mosque, a popular place of worship set 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation. North Borneo train station is within 10 km of Avangio Hotel, while Likas Stadium is placed a 25-minute walk away.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Centre With Swimming Pool
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Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel is located approximately 5 minutes on foot from Atkinson Clock Tower and features a business centre for those travelling on business. This 3-star hotel has an Asian restaurant serving Asian cuisine and is situated not very far from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The accommodation in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, at a 2.3 km distance from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Guests can visit Sunday Market, set in the neighbourhood of the hotel, as well as City Park, which is a mere 5 minutes' walk away. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being nearly 13 minutes' walk from Central Wet Market. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel is nearly 5 minutes' walk from City bus stop and a 10-minute drive from North Borneo train station in Kota Kinabalu.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kota Kinabalu International |
| Rating 🏅 | 37 |
| Kota Kinabalu Hotels 🛎️ | 449 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Sabah, Kampong Sembulan, Kampong Nasob |
| Min Price 💸 | 6$ |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Summer Hotel |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Howard Johnson By Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, Formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam |
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Nestled in an entertainment neighbourhood, the perfect Kinabalu Daya Hotel Kota Kinabalu is at a 2.8 km distance from culture-oriented attractions like Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The 3-star hotel has an Asian restaurant serving Asian cuisine and is situated next door to Merdeka Square.
Gaya Street Sunday Market is placed 5 minutes away by car, and City Park is 5 minutes by car from the property. Central Wet Market is also located a few minutes drive from the Kinabalu Daya Kota Kinabalu. Entertainment options in the area feature B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination 15 minutes' walk from this perfect accommodation. Kota Kinabalu International airport is 0.5 km from Kinabalu Daya Hotel and North Borneo train station is around 6 km away.