What's Downtown Kota Kinabalu Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Kota Kinabalu, especially its seafood restaurants. Travelers like this family-friendly neighborhood's beautiful island views and great shops. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

We have 240 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu:

Signel Hostel

City-center hostel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Comfy beds

Hotel Gaia 95

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Eden54

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

Hotel DeLeeton

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Flying to:

• • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

What to See in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

• • Sutera Harbour
• • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
• • KK Esplanade
• • All Saint's Cathedral
• • Kota Kinabalu Waterfront

Things to Do in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

• • Imago Shopping Mall
• • Centre Point
• • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
• • Gaya Street Sunday Market
• • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Other Popular Downtown Kota Kinabalu Attractions

• • Oceanus Waterfront Mall
• • Anjung Samudera
• • Warisan Square
• • Kompleks Asia City
• • KK Plaza

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kota Kinabalu?

• • Hottest months: April, May, June, July (average 82°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, April (average 81°F)
• • Rainiest months: October, June, September, November (average 13 inches of rainfall)