Need a getaway from hectic work and planning for a holiday in Kuala Lumpur, but not sure where to start? Our ultimate Kuala Lumpur city travel guide will cover through your trip, from where to go in Kuala Lumpur, where to party, finding the best accommodation and to find the best food in town.
There are many things to do in Kuala Lumpur, from visiting attractions, shopping to visiting the best clubs and parties in town.
Ways to travel to Kuala Lumpur
It’s time to pack your luggage, book a flight ticket to Kuala Lumpur and step out of the arrival gate at KL International Airport in Sepang. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Kuala Lumpur city centre. For cheaper rate & convenient travelling, take the KLIA express, the fastest airport transfer available when arrived at the airport.
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Advisable to take the express transit to KL Sentral, the fare is cheaper around RM35 than taking a cab which cost RM50 and above. You save a lot.
Once reached KL Sentral, you need to take a cab to Kuala Lumpur city to find a place to stay and overnight. There are many hotels to choose in Kuala Lumpur, from 3 – 5 stars. If you’re planning to stay in Bukit Bintang area, you can find many best hotels in KL. Bukit Bintang is the perfect tourist hotspot to find good food, huge shopping complexes, KL attractions and best nightlife district in Kuala Lumpur available for you.
Staying in Kuala Lumpur best hotels
Estimate it takes about 10-15 minutes walking distance to Bukit Bintang from KL hotels where you can get a great view KL’s most iconic skyscraper, the Petronas Twin Tower, KLCC.
The Suria KLCC shopping mall is a popular spot for tourists to go shopping, watch movies or visit Aquaria, showcases animals & marine life. Head for a walk at KLCC park and share memorable photos with friends & family.
Shopping in Kuala Lumpur City
With just 15 minutes walk to Bukit Bintang from KLCC, you can access to KL’s most popular shopping complexes in Bukit Bintang.
Here we name a few popular shopping complexes in Bukit Bintang including Pavilion KL, Starhill Gallery, Lot 10, Sungei Wang, Times Square and many more around the area. If you’re looking for good food in Bukit Bintang, head over to Jalan Alor, a long stretch of food stalls with a wide variety of delicious food to choose.
Nightlife hotspot in Changkat Bukit Bintang
After having a great dinner at Jalan Alor, need to have a sip of cold beer? About 5 minutes walking distance, just head over to the Bukit Bintang nightlife hotspot, it’s party time! The street at Changkat Bukit Bintang became alive after sunset down. This is where party-goers can enjoy chill-out music, dance music, and house music begin to pound at every bar & pubs in Changkat. Would like a more relaxing experience? Find the best live music venues in the city has to offer and listen to live band & live music performance.
Head over to the best nightclubs where DJs plays international dance music, to name a few, Zouk Club, Fuze KL, club Kyo, Zion Club, and a few rooftop bars including Luna Bar & Skybar.
After a great KL trip, you can start planning for a road trip or holidays in Malaysia from visiting heritage sites to Malaysia most happening nightlife districts.
