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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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

₹2,616

₹3,060 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

₹5,473

₹6,199 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

₹3,641

₹4,192 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

₹7,692

₹8,542 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

₹4,620

₹6,141 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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.

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Paula

₹6,703

₹7,473 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

₹2,790

₹3,281 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 cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

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.

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

₹1,759

₹2,134 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

₹4,282

₹4,906 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

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

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

₹5,524

₹6,261 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

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

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

₹9,592

₹10,594 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

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

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

12. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

₹7,802

₹8,754 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A hotel reception desk with a directory sign listing amenities and room numbers.

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

13. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

0.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Adnan

₹3,883

₹4,428 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

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

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

₹3,166

₹3,654 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern building with a sign that reads "Riverson Sembulan".

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Caroline

₹3,886

₹4,432 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

16. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

₹4,326

₹4,906 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

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

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

17. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

₹3,147

₹3,668 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A hallway with a wall covered in large, bold text, likely representing various destinations or locations.

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.

18. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Zachary

₹2,913

₹3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

₹5,472

₹6,144 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

20. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

₹8,399

₹9,306 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 252 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

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"

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"

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."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

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."

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

8/10 Good

"A lovely hotel by the waterfront with an amazing view of yachts and the islands. All meals are in the buffet restaurant that provides a huge choice of local dishes and some international food. There is a tiny bar by the waterfront that serves simple food in the evenings. Excellent service staff and ambience. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to shopping malls, served by the hotel's free shuttle bus. Grab to the city is easy to get and inexpensive. Very convenient location. A hassle-free stay at this lovely hotel."

Oceania Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I dont have a car and I didnt eat in the restuarant."

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.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sabah State Museum?

Adjacent to Sabah State Museum, Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers a fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

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. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

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

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

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

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

13. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

15. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

16. Oceania Hotel

17. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

18. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

19. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

20. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Oceania Hotel

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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