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Top Budget Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan,2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice"
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan,2025
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lobby lounge

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (327)
"Best hotel to start the year 2024! The service was great. The staff were super polite and friendly. The room was vast and I added with a rollaway bed without any issues - still very spacious. There’s free breakfast too. Near shopping complex just this one focused more on electronic products. Not something tourists will want to buy. Haha. Overall, I will stay in this hotel again. ❤️"
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (910)
"Mist thing is good, vut food is not many kind."
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan,2025
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Staff not really friendly"
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan,2025
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (563)
"Probably one of the best located hotels in the centre of KK. Perfect views from the rear of the hotel. Good facilities but some of the furniture was a bit worn. Car parking was good but in a disused part of the complex."
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan,2025
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Front of property

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (768)
"The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill"
The price is S$58
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Very good pr-ship by the front employees from pre-arrival to arrival and departure. It will be my first joice for my next visit to K.K."
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan,2025
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Outdoor pool

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (303)
"Basically the hotel rooms are totally not maintained and dirty. The worse was the bathroom..... totally not maintained."
The price is S$47
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan,2025
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
View from room

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"Overall good place to stay. Only having problem with the lift bank where with only one available to use going to park floor. Its so troublesome for waiting or if out of service."
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Kota Kinabalu like for travellers on a budget?
Downtown Kota Kinabalu offers a variety of cheap accommodation options and places to visit, making it a great getaway spot for budget travellers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Anjung Samudera, Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City.
What's the best place to stay on a budget in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Based on our traveller reviews, Signel Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay.
How many budget hotels will I find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Choose a hotel that suits your wallet from Expedia’s 21 budget hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.
#### Planning Your Trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu\n
  • Hottest months: May, June, August and April, with an average temperature of 28°C
  • Coldest months: February, January, March and July
  • Rainiest months: January, November, December and October
  • Driest months: February, March, April and August
What is there to see and do in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Downtown Kota Kinabalu attracts visitors with its fresh seafood and island views, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that cost very little. If you’re looking to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre or Sapi Island.
How can I get to Downtown Kota Kinabalu and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Downtown Kota Kinabalu can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the centre in Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.). Downtown Kota Kinabalu might not have many public transport choices so a car rental could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.