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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Central Market hotels

City Double Room (AC 9)
AC Residence

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
AC Residence
Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Superior Twin Room (With window)
Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel Gaia 95
Exterior
Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Sixty3
View from property
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (896)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Grandis Hotel
Studio
Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Eden54
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Deluxe King
Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
Qlio Hotel
Exterior
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (243)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Mandarin Hotel
Standard Triple Room
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (112)
"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"
Australia
George
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel O Five 2
Breakfast area
The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The Klagan Hotel
Deluxe King
Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (306)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yin Shan
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hotel Capital
Lobby
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (462)
"This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Jesselton Hotel
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hotel 7 Suria
Deluxe Suite
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950)
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
Australia
Jude
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Horizon Hotel
Reception
Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
Deluxe Triple Room
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 0.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
7.8 out of 10, Good, (372)
"Friendly and helpful staff, good amenities, convenient location"
Australia
FOON
The price is €36
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Family Suite | View from room
Unic Hotel

Unic Hotel

Unic Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Central Market
7.6 out of 10, Good, (161)
"I really like their staff. Very friendly and good attitude in entertaining customer 😘"
United Kingdom
Marylen
Unic Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Central Market Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good. Staffs are all kind and very nice."
Seung Chul 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other Kota Kinabalu Central Market attractions

KK Plaza

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Handicraft Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Handicraft Market during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kota Kinabalu Central Market?
Kota Kinabalu Central Market is located in an area of Pusat Bandar known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 286 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?
Adjacent to Kota Kinabalu Central Market, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Kota Kinabalu Central Market?
Expedia has 286 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kota Kinabalu Central Market, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
What can I see and do near Kota Kinabalu Central Market?
Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park.