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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.

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

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

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

AED 100

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

AED 143

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

AED 215

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

AED 177

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Ganesh

AED 116

AED 134 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

AED 295

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Paula

AED 257

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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

AED 67

AED 82 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 room with a large window, a bed, and a view of the cityscape.

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

AED 177

AED 201 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

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

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

AED 203

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

0.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Adnan

AED 149

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

AED 368

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

AED 323

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

14. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

AED 134

AED 154 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 room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

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.

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Zachary

AED 112

AED 130 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

AED 166

AED 188 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

AED 106

AED 115 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 kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

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

AED 210

AED 236 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a control panel, and a digital display on the wall.

A modern living room with a striped sofa, a beige couch, a coffee table, and two chairs. There are hanging light fixtures, a world map on the wall, and a window with a view of a bus.

A group of people sitting at a wooden table, engaged in writing or studying.

19. Seaview Capsule Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Benjamin

AED 58

AED 77 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

20. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

AED 210

AED 236 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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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
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 252 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 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."

Oceania Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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 do some window-shopping 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 studying the exhibits at 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in 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, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 171 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveler data, and this apartment offers a fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

How many hotels will I find close to Sabah State Museum?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Sabah State Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sabah State Museum?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Sabah State Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

7. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

8. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

9. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

10. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

11. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

12. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

14. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

16. Oceania Hotel

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Seaview Capsule Hotel

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

Oceania Hotel

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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