Hotels near Filipino Market ( Handicraft Market )

Kota Kinabalu has various attraction points for the visitors to visit from early in the morning till late at night. As we talked a lot about the day attraction centres, now is a write up about the night famous attraction point in KK which is Filipino Market also known as Night Market for the citizens here. It is held in Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu. Why is it called Filipino Market? This is because the market is run by the Filipino immigrants. Filipino Market is the best shopping centre where the tourists and citizens visit to find a wide range of stuff. From clothing to food and jewelleries. Other than, Filipino Market and Night Market, this place is also famous with the name Handicraft Market. This is because, there is an abundant of unique handicraft crafted by the Filipinos and they sell them here. As it is strategically located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu city, this place is very accessible for the tourists who does not own private transportation. Either walking or using public transport, this market is crowded with the local and foreign visitors till late night. Filipino Market has indeed added a vibrant night life to this well-known city, Kota Kinabalu.

Touritst Attractions

KK Waterfront

Basically, this Waterfront project is an important element of Sabah Development Corridor’s blueprint with the aim of transforming this Jesselton City (KK) to an upper level of premium tourists destination. Other than visiting and shopping at the Filipino Market, the tourists and locals will also usually visit the KK Waterfront Mall. It provides a trendy urban lifestyle for the visitors with the luxury brands stuff and famous dining restaurants. KK has now slowly become a developed city with the emergence of this kind of premium shopping mall.

Hotels

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien is an undeniably famous name of hotel in the entire world. The 5 stars rated and its achievement in hotels award winning has made the guests to undoubtedly choose this hotel as their stay. In Kota Kinabalu, it is located at Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen which makes it only a walking distance far to the Filipino Market. It discloses modern and luxury rooms and suites with a total of seven different types of stay that the guests can choose from. Where the rate is ranging from RM360 to RM720. This 5 stars hotel provides the facilities which make the guests to feel so home. The facilities include; an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, club lounge, concierge service, business centre and few more. This hotel is comfortable for both purposes, either leisure or business trip. It is also famous for wedding events due to its beautiful modern grand ballroom that is able to accommodate up to 400 guests at a time.

KK Waterfront Hotel

Though it may just a 3 stars rated hotel, KK Waterfront Hotel makes sure it provides the best and comfortable service for the guests. This is an urban boutique hotel that located at Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Kota Kinabalu. There are three types of rooms for the guests to choose from and the rates are from RM220 to RM320. This hotel is the nearest to Centrepoint Shopping Mall and Starbucks Coffee. From the Filipino Market, the guests can just walk to the market to spend their free time at night. Among the famous reviews given by the guests is about its strategic place in the heart of the main attractions which makes it very convenient to stay. Most of the guests enjoyed their stay here.

Le Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Also located at Kota Warisan, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, this 2 stars hotel gives any less different good reviews from guests and good services provided to the guests. Le Hotel comes with a contemporary, trendy and yet fashionable with modern features in the hotel. With a total of 47 rooms, there are five types of mode that the guests can choose from which the rates are ranging from RM138 to RM235. The facilities provided will make the guests convenient and well-equipped for their trip.