Title: Best Hotels Near Merdeka Square, Kota Kinabalu from CA $33 | Expedia.ca

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## Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/64b0771a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Elevator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/843af5ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/00f3e2d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shared fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/cebec0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Poshtel-Gem-Of-North-Borneo.h92726103.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

9.4/10

Exceptional

(16 reviews)

"Very helpful staff. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Donna

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Poshtel-Gem-Of-North-Borneo.h92726103.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/234ff7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/87c51523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/0eba17b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/103bc72d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ACJ Residence

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."

![Japan](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/jp.svg)

Yuta

CA $55

CA $64 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-ACJ-Residence.h84138925.Hotel-Information)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/5b39bb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/dfd9e5e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/4aa269d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/32696ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-TOOJOU-Kota-Kinabalu.h32464952.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

9.0/10

Wonderful

(12 reviews)

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Wayne

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-TOOJOU-Kota-Kinabalu.h32464952.Hotel-Information)

![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/2b30f994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/0768a7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, hair dryer, slippers, bidet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/d09b9490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Signel Hostel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

9.8/10

Exceptional

(20 reviews)

"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Richard

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Signel-Hostel.h31928716.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/903e3183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/b899c27d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/06086ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/4b6f4295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mandarin Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very good

(246 reviews)

"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Douglas

CA $61

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/689a1d7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/690d9e0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/0537bb04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![AJ Residence 4 | Minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59617200/59617171/33443704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(9 reviews)

"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Ganesh

CA $45

CA $53 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AJ-Residence-Kota-Kinabalu-City-Center.h59617171.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/eb6a77fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/5c5a53ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/cc7965e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, bidet, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15090000/15085800/15085711/6105bd1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel O Five 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Five-2.h15085711.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very good

(114 reviews)

"overall ok with reasonable price , with best location in KK downtown . near big supermarket , and fruit & fish market .in night time life so enjoyable . staff is so friendly , nice . "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

SUHN OUK

CA $26

CA $33 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Five-2.h15085711.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/1c6951bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/9b8731fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/2accf3a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6810000/6806900/6806896/2d75066d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Dreamtel-Kota-Kinabalu.h6806896.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.1 km from Merdeka Square

7.8/10

Good

(1,000 reviews)

"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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Dreamtel-Kota-Kinabalu.h6806896.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/b614a55a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![43-inch LCD TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/cfab6c7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/ab71f1bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/6a43cbec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

8.8/10

Excellent

(54 reviews)

"Room is clean and nee"

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

Kim-Foo

CA $110

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Twin Room (With window)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/b831b42d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Queen Room (With window)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/d3800837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/b343ee38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22467700/22467661/22a8989d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Gaia 95

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Gaia-95.h22467661.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

8.8/10

Excellent

(192 reviews)

"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Chor Seng

CA $32

CA $41 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hotel-Gaia-95.h22467661.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2556x3y3-aee225a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/351b5174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3836h2556x4y3-e4119ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Hill View Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83110000/83107500/83107453/w3837h2559x3y0-66431223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

9.2/10

Wonderful

(197 reviews)

"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."

![Thailand](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/th.svg)

Thosaphol

CA $155

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Centric-Kota-Kinabalu.h83107453.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/79f0d661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/ab6a6b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/efc2937f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4550000/4549996/98b2ae63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Horizon Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Horizon-Hotel.h4549996.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

8.2/10

Very good

(950 reviews)

"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

Keith

CA $126

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Horizon-Hotel.h4549996.Hotel-Information)

![City Double Room (AC 9)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/4cabdc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/f4ec244c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/8997877e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51290000/51286500/51286463/a1b8e839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### AC Residence

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

9.6/10

Exceptional

(91 reviews)

"Great room and service! "

![Denmark](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/dk.svg)

Tonje

CA $45

CA $53 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-AC-Residence.h51286463.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/a877f68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Boutique Extra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/w6003h4001x0y0-5b9f8fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/6fc85397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Jesselton Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5358800/5358716/156513b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Jesselton Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Jesselton-Hotel.h5358716.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very good

(464 reviews)

"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](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Nicholas

CA $72

CA $82 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 14 - Mar 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Jesselton-Hotel.h5358716.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/c564132b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/14f2062c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/543836e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16482100/16482003/03aa9660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jsia Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jsia-Hotel.h16482003.Hotel-Information)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

8.0/10

Very good

(28 reviews)

"The room was comfortable and clean. It will be great if cloth hanger is installed inside the room and kiblat direction was labelled for muslim tourists."

![Saudi Arabia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sa.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Jsia-Hotel.h16482003.Hotel-Information)

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### Qlio Hotel

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

8.2/10

Very good

(55 reviews)

"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "

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Myona

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![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/0fb59791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/f3ded2d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/ed81161d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8290000/8284400/8284379/e8628148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Sixty3

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

8.8/10

Excellent

(480 reviews)

"Excellent hotel service "

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David Wong Weng

CA $92

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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![Minimalist King Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/602c5b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/39fcd77e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Industrial Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/b5fc6629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Minimalist King Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40230000/40225500/40225452/bd33054a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

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Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

8.6/10

Excellent

(21 reviews)

"Great hotel. "

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Zachary

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![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44100000/44099000/44098923/0f7f42d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Coffee and/or coffee maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44100000/44099000/44098923/42daf271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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### Walk In Hotel

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Kampung Air, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

8.2/10

Very good

(12 reviews)

"Great location as parking is more available on the streets than hotels on the north end of the city"

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TEKFOH

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![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9500000/9498500/9498494/a50511b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9500000/9498500/9498494/bb7a5278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe King | Mini-refrigerator](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9500000/9498500/9498494/66150f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Capital

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

8.4/10

Very good

(306 reviews)

"Good location and close amenities."

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C

CA $33

CA $43 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

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## Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

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| ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92726200/92726103/64b0771a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo           | 2.5 star property | 9.4Exceptional16 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Grand Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139000/84138925/234ff7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)ACJ Residence                               | 3.0 star property | 9.6Exceptional5 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32470000/32465000/32464952/5b39bb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel                            | 2.0 star property | 9.0Wonderful12 reviews   | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31930000/31928800/31928716/89fd081d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Signel Hostel | 2.0 star property | 9.8Exceptional20 reviews | View               |      |     |              |               |  |
| ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/903e3183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=675&p=1&q=medium)Mandarin Hotel                                           | 2.0 star property | 8.4Very good246 reviews  | View               |      |     |              |               |  |

## Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

![The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25482/762e2baa_y.jpg)

### The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "

[](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Palace-Hotel-Kota-Kinabalu.h25482.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/265d6da3_y.jpg)

### Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good Hotel"

[](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hilton-Kota-Kinabalu.h15193612.Hotel-Information)

![Mandarin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8390000/8388200/8388175/b899c27d_y.jpg)

### Mandarin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"部屋は清潔でスタッフもテキパキしていました。"

[](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Mandarin-Hotel.h8388175.Hotel-Information)

![Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42670000/42662200/42662133/d6a5aada_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms and friendly staff"

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![Hyatt Regency Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11400/11306/7d01c352_y.jpg)

### Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit."

[](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kinabalu.h11306.Hotel-Information)

![Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794298/c190d842_y.jpg)

### Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms nice size, great location. Staff friendly and attentive when required. "

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![Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322100/1322074/cbf302ae_y.jpg)

### Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines."

[](https://expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Kota-Kinabalu.h1322074.Hotel-Information)

![Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/14f4f985_y.jpg)

### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room is clean and nee"

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![Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9849200/9849125/2c81e3b4_y.jpg)

### Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"1\. The Oceanus Shopping Mall is not fully operational. However the 3 convenient-marts along the corridor did help. 2\. The bathroom walk-in closet is fantastic. More lighting in shower and vanity area will help in attending ourselves. Sofa and carpet looks pretty aged. It will be good if there’s a sofa cover (washable) to rest on, feeling more fresh and comfortable. The tv top quarter screen illumination is dark-shaded, uneven one-sided brightness. But tv channels are pretty fantastic. The phone, “At Your Service” button is not working. We have to go to front desk to order food. 3\. If there’s poster/notices at the concierge corner, it’d help to remind us on local tours and attractions to explore. We overlooked some important tours. 4\. Services and attentiveness are pretty sharp and impressive, by the hotel gentlemen. Especially Nizam, the Teh-Tarik guy at breakfast, the breakfast manager (i think?), the Chinese spectacled guy receiving us from Grabs, and also Suhayl. All are sincere, polite, calm, and relaxing cool vibes. And the fair big (fat?) chef, that cooked my char kway teow to “perfect” flavor, only got him once, then he’s gone! (Why?!) This is the most homely feel to us. So keep up snd well done! 5\. In future, we hope for a nice developed walkway, from hotel all the way to Suria Sabah, and to Imago Mall. We do enjoy our walks. But the area’s touting activities: massage services and seafood, feels rather intrusive. Otherwise, local tours are pretty refreshing."

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## Hotels near other Merdeka Square attractions

### Atkinson Clock Tower

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina. 

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### Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

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### Gaya Street Sunday Market

4.0/5 (352 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Sedco Square

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Sedco Square. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### KK Plaza

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at KK Plaza. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Kota Kinabalu Central Market

3.9/5 (359 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

3.8/5 (121 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours. 

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### Handicraft Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

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