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where to stay in kuala lumpur

Kuala Lumpur offers a wide range of accommodations for all categories of tourists. Whether you are backpacking with friends or travelling with family you can find accommodation that best suits your needs.

If you are planning a visit to Kuala Lumpur, there are several vibrant suburbs catering to visitors in Kuala Lumpur. The most popular are to stay in Kuala Lumpur include the Golden Triangle, which covers the most visited part of the town including KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Center) and Bukit Bintang.

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What makes the Golden Triangle a popular place for tourists to stay?

KLCC is the financial capital of Kuala Lumpur with many high-rises, top-end bars, restaurants and hotels. This area is ideal for business travellers planning to conduct business meetings. However, if you are looking for luxury accommodation in the top-end part of the town KLCC should be your priority. 

The most popular hotels overlooking the famous Petronas Towers include:

KLCC is home to KLCC Park, Suria KLCC, Titiwangsa Lake Park, Art Galleries, KLCC Aquaria and bars with a view. 

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Staying in Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia?

The second most popular area to stay in Kuala Lumpur is Bukit Bintang. This area is the cultural hub, heart of nightlife, shopping and round-the-clock activity.

I prefer staying in Bukit Bintang because of easy access to the popular Jalan Alor (the food street), Jalan Ramlee (modern bars and restaurants) and many shopping malls offering excellent shopping for local and international brands.

My favourite hotels in Bukit Bintang include:

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What are some of the amazing places to visit in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur?

Places of interest in Bukit Bintang include:

Shopping Malls 

  • Sungei Wang - a mid-range shopping mall for local brands, toys and kids stuff
  • Lot 10
  • Fahrenheit88
  • Starhill Gallery
  • Berjaya Times Square Shopping Mall with indoor Theme Park & Roller Coaster
  • Low Yat Plaza - Electronics Market

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Restaurants and food streets:

  • Jalan Alor: popular food street for outdoor dining
  • Bijan Restaurant
  • El Cedro 
  • Bars in Changkat Bukit Bintang
  • Food Court at Pavilion Mall

Bukit Bintang is the heart of the nightlife with popular Irish pubs, sports bars and nightclubs. Changkat Bukit Bintang has many foot reflexology centres that are open till the early hours of the morning. Some back streets of Bukit Bintang are also notorious for girls and transexuals offering sexual services. 

Other places of interest include:

  • Massage Parlour and Reflexology Centers
  • Spas
  • Street Food
  • Perfume Shops
  • Currency Exchanges

Jalan Alor the food street is a great place to sample local seafood dishes. The restaurants are popular with Malay and Thai seafood cooked in various styles. You must try BBQ Seafood, Chee Cheong Fun, Hokkien Mee and grilled chicken wings amongst other local favourites. 

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Bukit Bintang is connected with other parts of Kuala Lumpur with MRT and Monorail which are very affordable travel options. Taxis and GRAB cars can be found at every intersection. Bukit Bitnang is my first choice when I want to enjoy shopping at the malls or exploring new restaurants and cafes in the area.   

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