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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Scott

CA $34

CA $41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

2. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Zhen

CA $39

CA $45 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

3. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Yuta

CA $42

CA $49 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

4. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Ganesh

CA $43

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

5. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Donna

CA $50

CA $54 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

MRS

CA $166

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Davide

CA $128

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Thomas

CA $97

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

9. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

David Wong Weng

CA $85

CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Brittany

CA $29

CA $38 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Yan Ting

CA $49

CA $79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a computer, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Anonymous traveller

CA $36

CA $43 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

13. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

HEIDI

CA $122

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

14. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Sofía

CA $38

CA $49 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

15. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Kim

CA $77

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

16. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Henn Kiew

CA $80

CA $89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Ai Ming

CA $64

CA $79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

18. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from Merdeka Square

Tamara

CA $60

CA $68 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

19. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Zachary

CA $43

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

20. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Michelle

CA $91

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotlessly clean and well maintained. There was even a nice little common hallway with extra toiletries and coffee/tea packets. The host provided a waterproof beach pouch which was exactly what I needed that day. The location is unbeatable. It's literally upstairs from the most amazing grilled seafood night market. 10/10. I will definitely book here again"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great locations and tidy facilities"

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

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 romantic area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 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

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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

7.6/10 (97 reviews)

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

7.8/10 (375 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

8.0/10 (183 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?

Merdeka Square is located in Bandaran Berjaya. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful island views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 284 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Merdeka Square?

Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there near Merdeka Square?

Expedia has 284 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merdeka Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Merdeka Square.

What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Merdeka Square.

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Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

1. CJ Residence

2. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

3. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

5. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

9. Hotel Sixty3

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

12. Hotel Eden54

13. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

14. Hotel Capital

15. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

16. The Jesselton Hotel

17. Hotel 7 Suria

18. Mandarin Hotel

19. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

20. Horizon Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Atkinson Clock Tower

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Sedco Square

KK Plaza

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Handicraft Market

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