Where to stay in KL depends on what you want nearby, including KLCC, Bukit Bintang, and shopping. Choose KLCC for the towers and park, or Bukit Bintang for shopping and Jalan Alor. Choose KL Sentral (Brickfields) as a transport base, or Chinatown for markets and historic streets nearby.
| Area | Rail lines and stations |
|---|---|
| KLCC | LRT Kelana Jaya Line |
| Bukit Bintang | Pavilion Kuala Lumpur – Bukit Bintang Station |
| KL Sentral | KL Monorail Line; ETS; Kelana Jaya Line, Batu Caves - Pulau Sebang Line, Tanjung Malim - Pelabuhan Klang Line, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit |
| Chinatown | Pasar Seni MRT Station; Pasar Seni LRT Station |
In short
- KLCC: The Petronas Towers are about 7 minutes' walk from KLCC station.
- Bukit Bintang: Jalan Alor is about 5 minutes' walk from Bukit Bintang station.
- KL Sentral: The National Museum is about 11 minutes' walk from KL Sentral station.
- Chinatown: Petaling Street is about 3 minutes' walk from Pasar Seni station.
At a glance
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01KLCC suits towers and park staysChoose KLCC if you want to walk to the towers, Suria KLCC, and KLCC Park.
02Bukit Bintang suits shopping and food staysChoose Bukit Bintang if you want to stay near Pavilion, Jalan Alor, and the MRT and monorail.
03KL Sentral suits rail and airport staysChoose KL Sentral if you want to stay by the rail hub and take a train to KL International Airport.
04Chinatown suits market and heritage staysChoose Chinatown if you want to stay near Petaling Street and Central Market and enjoy heritage surroundings.- 05GoKL buses link the main areasChoose GoKL if you want to move between the main areas by bus.
KLCC suits towers and park stays
Choose KLCC if you want to walk to the towers, Suria KLCC, and KLCC Park.
Nearby sights on foot
| Nearby | Distance | Walk (route estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Petronas Towers | 540 m | about 7 minutes' walk |
| KLCC Park | 740 m | about 9 minutes' walk |
| Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre | 710 m | about 9 minutes' walk |
| Pavilion Kuala Lumpur | 1.4 km | about 17 minutes' walk |
The PETRONAS Twin Towers at KLCC are 452 m tall. Suria KLCC is at the foot of the PETRONAS Twin Towers in KLCC.
KLCC Park is a 50-acre park. KLCC Park has a two-acre children’s playground.
Places to stay
You can choose from 329 places to stay in KLCC.
Best for: visitors who want the towers, shopping, and park walks nearby
Bukit Bintang suits shopping and food stays
Choose Bukit Bintang if you want to stay near Pavilion, Jalan Alor, and the MRT and monorail.
Getting there by rail
From the MRT at Bukit Bintang, enter Pavilion Kuala Lumpur through Door E or Door D. The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur MRT access at Bukit Bintang is open 06:00 till 00:00.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is also served by the KL Monorail at Bukit Bintang Station.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The KLCC–Bukit Bintang pedestrian walkway enters Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at Level 2 Fashion Avenue and Level 3 near Coach.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is at 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang. Tour buses pick up at the Chulan Entrance & Elite Entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Bintang is a shopping mall.
Nearby sights on foot
| Nearby | Distance | Walk (route estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Jalan Alor | 350 m | about 5 minutes' walk |
| Berjaya Times Square Theme Park | 630 m | about 8 minutes' walk |
| KLCC Park | 1.2 km | about 15 minutes' walk |
Places to stay
You can choose from 649 places to stay in Bukit Bintang.
Best for: You, if shopping, local food, and nearby rail are priorities.
KL Sentral suits rail and airport stays
Choose KL Sentral if you want to stay by the rail hub and take a train to KL International Airport.
Getting there by rail
Muzium Negara MRT Station is about 5 minutes on foot from KL Sentral. At KL Sentral, walk to Kelana Jaya LRT Station in the central concourse.
Muzium Negara MRT Station is on the MRT Kajang Line. One KTM Komuter line runs from Batu Caves to Tampin/Pulau Sebang.
One KTM Komuter line runs from Tanjung Malim to Pelabuhan Klang. KTM Komuter trains have an OKU-Friendly coach.
From the airport
| Route | KLIA Ekspres | KLIA Transit |
|---|---|---|
| KLIA Terminal 1 to KL Sentral | 28 minutes | 35 minutes |
| KLIA Terminal 2 to KL Sentral | 33 minutes | 39 minutes |
KLIA Transit calls at 3 intermediate stations between KL International Airport and KL Sentral. The KLIA Ekspres route from KL International Airport to KL Sentral is 57 km long.
Nearby sights on foot
| Nearby | Distance | Walk (route estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum | 870 m | about 11 minutes' walk |
| National Planetarium | 1.2 km | about 14 minutes' walk |
| Buddhist Maha Vihara | 1.1 km | about 13 minutes' walk |
| Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station | 1.5 km | about 18 minutes' walk |
Places to stay
You can choose from 102 places to stay in Brickfields.
Best for: Travellers arriving by air and continuing by rail.
Chinatown suits market and heritage stays
Choose Chinatown if you want to stay near Petaling Street and Central Market and enjoy heritage surroundings.
Getting there by rail
Pasar Seni station is on the Kelana Jaya Line and Kajang Line. From Pasar Seni, the LRT Kelana Jaya Line runs to KLCC.
Central Market walks
| From | Walk to Central Market |
|---|---|
| Merdeka Square | 5-minute walk |
| Petaling Street | 5-minute walk |
| Masjid Jamek | 6-minute walk |
| Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station | 9-minute walk |
Nearby sights on foot
| Nearby | Distance | Walk (route estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Petaling Street | 230 m | about 3 minutes' walk |
| Kwai Chai Hong | 340 m | about 5 minutes' walk |
| Sin Sze Si Ya Temple | 460 m | about 6 minutes' walk |
| Dataran Merdeka | 970 m | about 12 minutes' walk |
| Masjid Jamek | 770 m | about 10 minutes' walk |
Places to stay
You can choose from 259 places to stay in Chinatown.
Best for: You if you want market visits and heritage walks nearby.
GoKL buses link the main areas
Choose GoKL if you want to move between the main areas by bus.
Fares
| Rider | Fare |
|---|---|
| Malaysian citizens | free for Malaysian citizens |
| Visitors | RM1 per ride |
| Children | free; 12 and under |
How to pay
| Rider | How to ride |
|---|---|
| Malaysian citizens | Touch ’n Go; register MyKad |
| Visitors | Touch ’n Go; credit card; debit card |
Hours and frequency
GoKL bus hours are 06:00–23:00. GoKL buses run every 5–15 minutes.
Routes
GOKL 01 runs between KLCC and Bukit Bintang. GOKL 02 runs between Hab Pasar Seni and Bukit Bintang.
GOKL 03 runs between Hab Titiwangsa and KL Sentral. GOKL 04 runs between Hab Titiwangsa and Bukit Bintang.
Best for: Visitors getting around the main areas by bus.
Fares and times checked November 2026.
Walking and transit times are route estimates from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); places-to-stay counts are the current listings on our district pages and change daily.