Districts · Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur by district
A first visit fits four areas along the rail lines: KLCC and the towers, the colonial and river heart around Merdeka Square, Chinatown and Central Market, and Bukit Bintang for shopping and food. Each is a short train ride from the others.
About these names
Use the rail station or the mall name for directions; street names are long and change in the same district.
- KLCCKuala Lumpur City CentreseeeatSuits: Towers, park, malls, air-conditioned morningsThe twin towers, the park and a large mall; flat and modern.2 sights · 1 eatsDistrict guide →
- Merdeka Square and JamekDataran MerdekaseeSuits: History, architecture, the mosqueColonial buildings, the river and the mosque; compact but hot.2 sights · 1 eatsDistrict guide →
- Chinatown and Central MarketPetaling StreetsleepseeeatSuits: Street food, temples, budget bedsMarkets, temples and hostels; busy and noisy.3 sights · 1 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Bukit BintangsleepeatSuits: Malls, food and nightlife, first-time bedThe main shopping and entertainment district with Jalan Alor.2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
Hover, tap or tab to an area to see what it is like. Pins are sleep areas; arrows at the edge point to the airport.
Where’s what, as a list:
- KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre): The twin towers, the park and a large mall; flat and modern. Suits: Towers, park, malls, air-conditioned mornings.
- Merdeka Square and Jamek (Dataran Merdeka): Colonial buildings, the river and the mosque; compact but hot. Suits: History, architecture, the mosque.
- Chinatown and Central Market (Petaling Street): Markets, temples and hostels; busy and noisy. Suits: Street food, temples, budget beds. Price band $.
- Bukit Bintang (Bukit Bintang): The main shopping and entertainment district with Jalan Alor. Suits: Malls, food and nightlife, first-time bed. Price band $$.
- Sleep area Bukit Bintang: suits Malls, food and nightlife, first-time bed, price band $$.
- Sleep area Chinatown & Pasar Seni: suits Street food, temples, budget beds, price band $.
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, KLIA Terminal 1), about 44 km27 mi from the centre, 55–90 min by the usual route.