Introduction

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang has long been KL’s primary entertainment centre, making it a popular place for visitors to stay. This is a good choice if you want to be near the malls and with easy access to KL’s public transport but for sightseeing, pack your walking shoes.

Chinatown

Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, along with nearby Pudu, has long been the city’s hub for budget accommodation but the scene is slowly edging upmarket. On the streets of Chinatown, along with Little India just to the north, you’ll find some of KL’s yummiest eating (and, at least in Chinatown, affordable boozing).

Little India

Kuala Lumpur has two “Little India” districts and this one, immediately north of Chinatown, has by far the better selection of budget to mid-range accommodation when compared to Brickfields (the second “Little India”) over near KL Sentral. The South Asian eating here is outstanding, but, with a couple of exceptions if you want a drink or three, the ten minute walk south to Chinatown is a good call.

Between Little India and Kampung Baru

Running along the west side of Bukit Nanas and filling an area between Little India to the south and Kampung Baru to the north, this area has a good and luxurious spot to stay along with some excellent eating. Public transport is a bit of a hike, but is a good way to work off all those noodles.

Bangsar

Set to the southeast of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, Bangsar is best known for its cluster of restaurants and bars in Bangsar Village, but it is also home to an interesting place to stay which will appeal to those looking for something a little different to your typical KL digs.