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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

714.645 ₫

835.200 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

1.069.642 ₫

1.218.599 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

3. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Paula

1.928.958 ₫

2.146.661 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

4. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

1.661.895 ₫

1.858.230 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Catherine

1.248.708 ₫

1.659.805 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

2.079.067 ₫

2.308.778 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

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.

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

866.818 ₫

999.546 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

475.396 ₫

576.814 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

1.315.192 ₫

1.483.790 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

2.408.544 ₫

2.664.610 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

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

11. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

1.568.456 ₫

1.757.318 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

An elevator with a metallic finish, a wall-mounted emergency phone, and a trash bin.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker, and a decorative light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a headboard, and curtains.

12. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

0.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Adnan

1.084.627 ₫

1.234.783 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

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

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

2.142.083 ₫

2.376.833 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

14. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

SYED NASIRIN

1.169.069 ₫

1.325.978 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

15. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

958.603 ₫

1.035.361 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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.

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Zachary

787.340 ₫

913.725 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

798.622 ₫

925.895 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

1.479.011 ₫

1.660.718 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

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

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

1.604.344 ₫

1.796.077 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall art piece, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small stool.

A hallway with a washing machine, a small table, and a sign with '3A03'.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, a television, and a radiator.

20. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Andrea

771.236 ₫

1.213.232 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 253 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah State Museum?

Sabah State Museum is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu 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 171 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sabah State Museum?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sabah State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Sabah State Museum.

What can I see and do near Sabah State Museum?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Monsopiad Cultural Village are some favourites close by Sabah State Museum.

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Our top choices for Sabah State Museum hotels

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

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

3. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

4. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

11. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

12. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

14. Oceania Hotel

15. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

16. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Homi Breeze 和逸微风

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Sabah State Mosque

Sabah Agricultural Park

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah Art Gallery

All Saint's Cathedral

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