Hotels near Merdeka Square Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(195)
$103 nightly
The price is $114
$114 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(46)
$28 nightly
The price is $33
$33 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(15)
$53 nightly
The price is $60
$60 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(89)
$28 nightly
The price is $33
$33 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(9)
$31 nightly
The price is $36
$36 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(974)
$85 nightly
The price is $94
$94 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 mi from Merdeka Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(215)
$54 nightly
The price is $60
$60 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(5)
$37 nightly
The price is $43
$43 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1001)
$77 nightly
The price is $85
$85 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
8.8/10
Excellent
(191)
$29 nightly
The price is $34
$34 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1002)
$90 nightly
The price is $100
$100 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
8.8/10
Excellent
(48)
$81 nightly
The price is $90
$90 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
8.8/10
Excellent
(478)
$72 nightly
The price is $81
$81 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (306)
8.4/10
Very Good
(306)
$35 nightly
The price is $40
$40 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (241)
8.4/10
Very Good
(241)
$42 nightly
The price is $48
$48 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (461)
8.4/10
Very Good
(461)
$51 nightly
The price is $58
$58 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Jsia Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (28)
8.0/10
Very Good
(28)
A Residence
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 mi from Merdeka Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
10/10
Exceptional
(3)
$37 nightly
The price is $43
$43 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 mi from Merdeka Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.2 mi from Merdeka Square
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (111)
8.4/10
Very Good
(111)
$19 nightly
The price is $23
$23 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
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.
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 landmarks near Merdeka Square
Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street
If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Gaya Street Sunday Market, Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
Gaya Street Sunday Market
4.0/5 (352 reviews)
If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Gaya Street Sunday Market in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and take in the atmosphere. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
Sedco Square
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Sedco Square in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and take in the atmosphere. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Centre Point, Kompleks Asia City, and KK Plaza.
KK Plaza
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to KK Plaza in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Kota Kinabalu Central Market, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center.
Kota Kinabalu Central Market
3.9/5 (359 reviews)
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Kota Kinabalu Central Market in Downtown Kota Kinabalu and take in the atmosphere. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and Centre Point.
Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center
3.8/5 (121 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Gaya Street Sunday Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.