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Chinatown at a glance

Chinatown is a Kuala Lumpur district where visitors can pair market shopping with Chinese food and cultural sights.

259
places to stay in this area
89
rated 4 stars or more
77
with free parking

Historic commercial quarter around Petaling Street and Central Market. Suits: Visitors interested in street food, heritage and markets. (from our Kuala Lumpur guide)

Tian Jing Hotel

Kuala Lumpur
GardenSafety Deposit BoxCoffee shop
9.0Superb119 reviews
9.0Superb119 reviews
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Floresta Hotel Chinatown

Kuala Lumpur
Express Check-In/Check-OutElevatorShower
6.5Pleasant54 reviews
6.5Pleasant54 reviews
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Space Hotel @ China Town Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur
Meeting/Banquet FacilitiesRoom ServiceSafety Deposit Box
8.8V. good360 reviews
8.8V. good360 reviews
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Etika Inn

Kuala Lumpur
Internet servicesAirport ShuttleParking
5.0Average4 reviews
5.0Average4 reviews
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Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur
Free WiFiAirport ShuttleRestaurant
7.5Good1489 reviews
7.5Good1489 reviews
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Hotel O Pollodium Chinatown

Kuala Lumpur
Room ServiceExpress Check-In/Check-OutShower
6.4Pleasant22 reviews
6.4Pleasant22 reviews
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Location

Distances

1.5 km
to Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)
44 km
to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

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Places to stay with free parking

As listed by each hotel.

Quality

Star rating

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Local guide

Getting to know Chinatown

Rail lines
Kelana Jaya and Kajang
Market
Locally made crafts
Food
Chinese food and coffee shops
Stay mix
About 61% apartments or residences

Markets, stalls and crafts

Petaling Street is a shopping street within Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, with stalls selling varied goods; bargaining is advised. Central Market began as a wet market in 1888 and was later repurposed as a crafts centre. Architect and engineer T.Y. Lee designed its building in the Art Deco style of the 1930s. Today, the market offers locally made crafts and souvenirs, including batik, songket, paintings and handmade goods. Admission is free.

Food around Petaling Street

Petaling Street has restaurants, traditional coffee shops and outdoor food stalls, and is associated with Chinese food. Kasturi Walk is a retail and food area within Central Market, with individual stalls and shops. One stall sells putu bambu, a Malaysian snack made with pandan-coloured rice flour, palm sugar and coconut. It is a handy option to know about while browsing the market’s crafts and souvenirs.

Temple visits and nearby sights

Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a Hindu temple on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, founded by Tamil immigrants. Visitors are advised to dress modestly and remove their shoes at the entrance. The temple is about 4 minutes on foot from Petaling Street. Central Market is about 5 minutes on foot from Petaling Street, while Masjid Jamek is about 13 minutes on foot. The Petronas Twin Towers are about 3.4 km away by road.

Rail stations and city buses

Pasar Seni is served by both the Kelana Jaya line and the Kajang line. The rail stations nearest to Petaling Street are Pasar Seni (MRT), about 350 m away, Pasar Seni (LRT), about 400 m away, and Plaza Rakyat (LRT), about 400 m away. City-centre GOKL routes include a service between Hab Pasar Seni and Bukit Bintang, and another between Hab Titiwangsa and KL Sentral. Buses run daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which places to stay here have free parking?

77 of them list free parking, for example Grand Lumia Suite Opus Residence KL118, SohoTown Hotel, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

Which rail lines serve Pasar Seni?

Pasar Seni is served by both the Kelana Jaya line and the Kajang line.

How far are the nearest rail stations from Petaling Street?

Pasar Seni (MRT) is about 350 m away; Pasar Seni (LRT) and Plaza Rakyat (LRT) are each about 400 m away.

What can I shop for in Chinatown?

Petaling Street has stalls selling varied goods, and bargaining is advised. Central Market offers locally made crafts and souvenirs such as batik, songket, paintings and handmade goods.

Is admission to Central Market free?

Yes, admission to Central Market is free.

What should I know before visiting Sri Mahamariamman Temple?

Dress modestly and remove your shoes at the entrance. The Hindu temple is on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, about 4 minutes on foot from Petaling Street.

What food is available around Petaling Street?

Petaling Street has restaurants, traditional coffee shops and outdoor food stalls, and is associated with Chinese food. At Kasturi Walk, a stall sells putu bambu, made with pandan-coloured rice flour, palm sugar and coconut.

Are there any booking fees?

No. We charge no booking fees. Hotel taxes and any charges set by the property are separate.

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