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The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax

Kota Kinabalu

Offering city views, The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax is an accommodation located in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km from North Borneo Railway.

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Auni
From
Malaysia
very clean, owner very friendly and worth the price guys love how clean the house and very suitable for group trip or family trip
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$91.95
1 night, 2 adults

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

G
Gamboa
From
Philippines
Responsive staff, clean and comfortable room. Enjoyed our stay and never encountered any problems.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$75.40
1 night, 2 adults

Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodation with access to a sauna, fitness room and steam room.

E
Enrique
From
Spain
The cleanliness and the responsiveness of the host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$78.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

J
Jimmy
From
Netherlands
Very friendly staff, good location, very nice breakfast and the room itself was just great. Clean, nice view and very spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
Price from
US$120.94
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a bar and city view, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

S
Stuart
From
Canada
Nice new, clean place in a central location. Good value for money and friendly staff. Allowed us to store luggage while travelling elsewhere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Price from
US$38.27
1 night, 2 adults

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City

Kota Kinabalu

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo...

J
Jolita
From
Lithuania
Great hotel and helpful, kind host. We liked everything, the host provided all the necessary information and help. I really recommend staying here, feel at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$42.11
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

N
Nina
From
Netherlands
Very clean, rooms are us on the pictures, the staff is very friendly, good communication through whatsapp. I stayed for 2 nights (between mount kinabalu climb) and they allowed me to store my luggage. On the second night, I had an upgrade for free. I would surely recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
US$41.55
1 night, 2 adults

Vetro 11 Premier Suites by SSVC

Kota Kinabalu

Vetro 11 Premier Suites by SSVC is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 800 metres from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, and 3.8 km from North Borneo Railway.

C
Cindy
From
Malaysia
Like room very clean and very new!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$106.48
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$34.46
1 night, 2 adults

Vetro11 Kota Kinabalu by LAXZONE

Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and only 3.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vetro11 Kota Kinabalu by LAXZONE features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Damien
From
Malaysia
Everything was within arm's length
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$55.66
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,466 reviews

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

From US$36.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$48.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$28.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$29.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

From US$27.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$67.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$58.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews

Located just 550 metres from Centre Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$28.27 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$41.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$25.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting sea views, Sunset Seaview 1BR with Balcony at The Shore Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation with pool with a view and a balcony, around 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 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.

From US$50.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From US$85.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Boasting accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Sky Suites is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$51.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

KK City Api Api Block 1 Above Mcd Studio Homestay 2-3 pax has a balcony and is located in Kota Kinabalu, within just 1.1 km of KK Esplanade and 1.7 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

From US$48.24 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

From US$156.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$54.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

From US$19.60 per night

Sky Hotel

Kota Kinabalu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

Featuring a fitness centre and open deck with outdoor pool on the rooftop, Sky Hotel offers air-conditioned studios and apartments with free WiFi and plenty of space.

From US$48.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$14.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, La, mer Butik Hotel provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$82.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located within 4.5 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.2 km of Likas City Mosque, Bay Win La, mer Butik provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$90.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Hin Loi Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 1.7 km from North Borneo Railway, as well as 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum &...

From US$21.78 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$149.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 469 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.
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MEELA ADREEYANA
Group
Avg. price/night: US$41.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Neil
Group
Avg. price/night: US$58.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Cheap
Guest review by
Hannah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Love the location of Qlio near the Marlin at the waterfront. Markets are nearby. Great stalls selling super cheap sweets, drinks etc just at end of the street. The rooms are very clean. Personal safe in room.
Guest review by
Esther Komar
Solo traveller