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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Homy Seafront Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles of North Borneo Railway.

A
Alice
From
Belgium
The common space was very nice, with a beautiful view on the sea. It’s good for 2 night stay max
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
Price from
$19.17
1 night, 2 adults
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Mizu Homestay at KK Times Square by R2

Kota Kinabalu

Mizu Homestay at KK Times Square by R2 provides air-conditioned rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
$31.95
1 night, 2 adults
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The Borneo Suite - Group of 6 Guest

Kota Kinabalu

The Borneo Suite - Group of 6 Guest enjoys a location in Kota Kinabalu, 6 miles from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 miles from North Borneo Railway.

G
Gunaseelan
From
Malaysia
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this place. It was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. The provided washing machine with laundry powder was a bonus! The host was very friendly and was very helpful and easy for us to contact.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
$71.71
1 night, 2 adults
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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi...

J
James
From
Japan
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and had everything we needed, and the location was super convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
Price from
$73.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance

Kota Kinabalu

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Kota Kinabalu, Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance is a condo hotel surrounded by views of the sea.

Y
Yusung
From
Japan
The facilities is very good and comfortable studio.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$109.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

A 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodations with access to a sauna, fitness room, and steam room.

Z
Zainab Asus
From
Malaysia
The home is spacious and homey vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$88.17
1 night, 2 adults
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Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

A few steps from Karambunai Beach in Kota Kinabalu, Bonheur at Karambunai offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

B
Baobao
From
United States
Villa abuts the ocean; you wake up to the sound of crashing waves right outside. Private swimming pool offers refreshing reprieve from the hot days, and romantic hangout on evenings. In-unit washer is a great help. The villa is one of several in the complex. While we were there, the occupancy rate was very low, and we practically had the place all to ourselves. Facing the ocean means you get unobstructed view of the daily spectacle of sunsets. During low tides when the ocean front is accessible, the entire beach (quite flat out into the water) is for our enjoyment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
$218.48
1 night, 2 adults
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QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with access to a fitness room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$91.43
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

A
Anonymous
From
China
The hotel is very new, and the service is excellent. You can tell a lot of thought went into the interior design—stylish and well-executed. The breakfast is also quite good; the cheese chicken wrap is delicious, though it's not available every day. On weekend evenings, there's live music at the bar, which creates a great atmosphere. I also really liked the mystery box cocktails—they were a fun surprise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews
Price from
$123.76
1 night, 2 adults
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ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

C
Christine
From
United States
Very nice rooms and super helpful staff. Shower was great! What you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. It is walking distance to most attractions and lots of restaurants and shops right in the area. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Price from
$39.80
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

    Located a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel has rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Concrete Jungle Cabin is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of Likas City Mosque.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Filipino Market Sabah and a 17-minute walk from Sabah State Museum &...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu near North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from North Borneo Railway and 1.1 miles from Sabah State Mosque, Hin Loi Guesthouse features accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, with a shared lounge.

Stay connected in Kota Kinabalu and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 694 reviews

    CAPITAL EXPRESS has accommodations with free WiFi in Kota Kinabalu, attractively located a 8-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and half a mile from KK Esplanade.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Hotel Traveller is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

    HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 7-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 625 reviews

    Located just 1804 feet from Center Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Walk In Hotel has accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews

    Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 356 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Grace Suite @ The Shore KK offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Sky Suites is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    MJF HOMESTAY offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.7 miles from Likas City Mosque.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    KK City Api Api Block 1 Above Mcd Studio Homestay 2-3 pax is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Offering an indoor pool and a garden, HS HOMESTAY The Shore near SAFMA - Pasar Besar in Kota Kinabalu is close to Filipino Market Sabah and KK Esplanade.

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  • Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: $110.13
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 413 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.
    Guest review by
    MEELA ADREEYANA
    Group

  • Homesuite' Home at The Shore

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: $107.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
    love the suite/studio apartment,, very clean and new, love how the arrangement of the furniture and the quality of the furniture,, great location city centre,, felt in love with the view from the small mini balcony (sea & city view) for the affordable price room,, for sure will book this unit again,, my family love it.. tq soo much for the great facilities
    Guest review by
    asheken
    Family with young children

  • Walk In Hotel

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: $40.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
    Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Neil
    Group

  • Hotel O Five 2

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: $49.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 454 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

  • H2 Segama Backpacker

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
    cheap room, just got it for a short stay. toilet was clean. location is good, just around KK. if you're looking for a short stay, this is ideal for this price.
    Guest review by
    Basil
    Solo traveler

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