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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway.

C
Cas
From
Netherlands
So far, in the whole Borneo experience l this hostel with this room was the best. The staff is friendly, the breakfast is super simple but good and more then enough. Its clean and stylish :) The room is really tiny, I like it because they also made it really cosy and efficient. Its also near the beautiful sunset of KK and the night market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
US$19.60
1 night, 2 adults

The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax

Kota Kinabalu

Offering city views, The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax is an accommodation located in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km from North Borneo Railway.

M
Maqsood
From
United Kingdom
The house was easy to check in and immaculate on arrival and spacious. Little play corner in the room was cheery on top as my child loved it. Beds were comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$91.95
1 night, 2 adults

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

J
James
From
Hong Kong
Lovely property! Really comfortable beds and great amenities in the room. The decor is lovely. Nice big bath tub and shower. Two pools, a gym and a massive open space with benches and hammocks to enjoy. Very clean. Love the fridge which has free soft drinks and water for guests. Everything you need is available. The staff are really friendly and helpful and are always available by WhatsApp. Perfect location too in the Imago mall where there are tons of nice restaurants and lots of shops. Quiet and peaceful once inside. I’ve stayed in many hotels in Kota Kinabalu and this is by far the best!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
US$75.40
1 night, 2 adults

Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodation with access to a sauna, fitness room and steam room.

C
Christine
From
Australia
Loved our stay, fantastic host and great communicator. Spacious, clean apartment with lovely big, clean pool available at accommodation and use of gym. Great location close to waterfront and shopping. Spent four nights as a family with teenager. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$78.40
1 night, 2 adults

Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

N
Nadine
From
Germany
This villa is located directly at the beach with an amazing view. You have your own veranda, sun beds and a pool. Inside it is spacious, very clean and with a beautiful interior. Nathan our host was lovely, warm and welcoming. He helped us with everything we needed - be it laundry, a transportation, backbacks storage or recommendation for food or sightseeing. Thank you for this wonderful stay. We enjoyed it very much and can highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$221.07
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

M
Margarida
From
Portugal
Everything. It's a stunning hotel located in a very convenient area of KK. The rooms are very spacious and confortable and the swimming pool is perfect for a swim at the end of the day, with a beautiful view to the KK famous sunset.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews
Price from
US$127.53
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a bar and city view, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

S
Siti Ahjah
From
Singapore
The room design super beautiful, clean & nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$38.27
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

L
Lina
From
Germany
Everything. It was a perfekt stay. We even extended our stay because WE liked the room that much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$41.39
1 night, 2 adults

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City

Kota Kinabalu

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo...

K
Kamila
From
Poland
Amazing owner/manager. We never met in person but they were always answering WhatsApp in one second. (Thank you for everything!) The room was very clean and nice. Cleaning and new towels possible every day. Some cosmetics in the bathroom. A bit small room but for few nights it was ok. Great WiFi and perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$42.11
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

D
Dariusz
From
Poland
If you want to experience great Malaysian hospitality and stay in a stylish, comfortable, charming room, then choose CJ Residence. You will be delighted as I was.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Price from
US$43.86
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

From US$36.22 per night

Diamond Inn

Kota Kinabalu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$48.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$28.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 625 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$29.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

From US$27.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$67.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$60.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews

Located just 550 metres from Centre Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$28.27 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From US$85.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

From US$156.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$54.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

From US$19.60 per night

Sky Hotel

Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews

Featuring a fitness centre and open deck with outdoor pool on the rooftop, Sky Hotel offers air-conditioned studios and apartments with free WiFi and plenty of space.

From US$48.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$14.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, La, mer Butik Hotel provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$82.27 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$41.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

From US$50.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Sky Suites is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$51.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

KK City Api Api Block 1 Above Mcd Studio Homestay 2-3 pax has a balcony and is located in Kota Kinabalu, within just 1.1 km of KK Esplanade and 1.7 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

From US$43.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

The Shore Premier Suites by Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos is situated in Kota Kinabalu and has a rooftop pool and city views.

From US$39.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$19.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

API API APARTMENT HOMESTAY BESIDE CENTRE POINT 1BR 3Pax has a balcony and is located in Kota Kinabalu, within just 1.4 km of KK Esplanade and 1.7 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

From US$44.01 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$149.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Staff, Location, Cleanliness, Comfort - Excellent. The staff were accommodating and responded very fast. The place was in the same building as Imago, however, you use a different lift to enter. Not a big deal because it is very near and convinient. Cleanliness of the space was very good. Everything is new and clean. Comfort - Bed was squeeky but comfortable. Food - Lots of restaurants within Imago, but the building next door also offer budget local food.
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MEELA ADREEYANA
Group
Avg. price/night: US$41.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Neil
Group
Avg. price/night: US$60.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Very central location in the old heart of KK. Close to lots of cheapfood places, laundromat etc as well as the city’s malls etc. Much much better quality place than others we saw in similar locations for the same inexpensive price. i have stayed here a couple of times before and will again. Very good value for the money.
Guest review by
Sue
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Cheap
Guest review by
Hannah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Love the location of Qlio near the Marlin at the waterfront. Markets are nearby. Great stalls selling super cheap sweets, drinks etc just at end of the street. The rooms are very clean. Personal safe in room.
Guest review by
Esther Komar
Solo traveller