Cheap airline tickets and over 50000 rooms in KL alone make it a very popular tourist destination. Kl provides easy and efficient road as well as air access to destinations like Singapore and Southern Thailand.
Whether you want to travel by trains, roads or sea, Malaysia is a very affordable country to travel to. I have travelled to KL over 50 times in the last 15 years and explored most of the areas of this interesting city in detail. I have seen Kuala Lumpur evolve over the last decade and enjoy the great cultural mix, culinary experience and interesting historical places to visit. Here is some useful information I have compiled over the years.
Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for a family holiday or honeymoon
These are some of the great reasons to explore this amazing city:
Get Cheap Flights to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the hub of AirAsia one of the largest budget airlines in the work. With thousands of connecting flights routed through KL, it has become a major destination as well as a stopover for many travellers flying to other amazing destinations in ASEAN countries. Planning to travel to KL, find a Cheap Flight online with JedRadar.
Kuala Lumpur offers Cheap Accommodation
Kuala Lumpur has hundred of cheap budget hotels and hostels in all major tourist areas of the city. There are more than 50,000 hotel rooms in Kuala Lumpur alone. Check for amazing rates online .
Great road infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is connected to all major cities in Malaysia through a major road network. You can drive to Melaka and Ipoh in one hour from KL City. Most popular destinations like Pangkor, Penang and Taman Negara are easily accessible by road networks.
Amazing Cultural diversity
Malaysia has a good mix of Chinese, Malaysia and the Indian population that add colour to the diverse cultural heritage of Malaysia. With Muslim and non-Muslim populations living in perfect harmony, Malaysia is equally attracted to the Muslim population from around the globe as well as foreigners seeking rich cultural and travel experiences. Halal food is easily available in most restaurants across Malaysia.
Affordability
Malaysia is a relatively affordable destination as compared to its neighbouring countries. Budget-conscious backpackers and young travellers find Malaysia an ideal destination where they can travel for under $30 a day. This is possible due to affordable transport, food and accommodation available across the country.
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Kuala Lumpur has since become a hub of ex-pats seeking work and business ventures and travellers who want to explore the mixed culture of South East Asia while enjoying the modern-day facilities, eat-outs, accommodation and travel destinations.
The most popular neighbourhoods with tourists in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC (KL City Center), Bukit Bintang, Masjid India, Chinatown, and Bangsar. The city itself is quite spread out and you will need a good couple to explore KL in detail. Whether your interest is shopping, exploring restaurants or cultural exploration, all suburbs in Kuala Lumpur have something unique to offer. With an effective transport network, you can travel most sections of the city hassle-free, as the transport within the city is quite cheap.
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Klook.comInteresting Areas of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur offers a variety of neighbourhoods ranging from historical areas giving insights into the interesting history of Kuala Lumpur as well as uptown modern localities representing the modern face of Kuala Lumpur.
Golden Triangle Kuala Lumpur

For first-timers to Kuala Lumpur, Golden Triangle is a wider area including KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Center) and Bukit Bintang Area in general.
The Golden Triangle is the heart of tourist activities in the city with the highest concentration of top-notch hotels, international restaurants, shopping malls and places of interest.
This area is generally very popular with business travellers, honeymooners and people seeking accommodation in finer establishments in the city.
However, you can find hotels and hostels in all price ranges in this area as well. The hotel room rates are relatively higher, costing over $120 for a five-star hotel.
The light rail transport network connects most of the neighbourhoods with the overhead train which is easily accessible from places like Bukit Bintang, Berjaya Times Square and KLCC.
Where to stay in Golden Triangle?
During my various stay in the Golden Triangle, I have stayed at Traders Hotel by Shangrila (located next to KL Suria), Concorde Hotel, Istana Hotel, Park Royal Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur.Some cheaper options include Furama Hotel ( 4 Star Hotel) and Mesui Hotel (in Bukit Bintang)
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Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Heart of the tourist experience, Bukit Bintang is a must-visit to experience a hustle and bustle of Jalan Alor, Changkat and Jalan Ramlee.
Bukit Bintang is a mecca for tourist offering a number of world-class shopping Malls including:
- Sungei Wang
- Pavilion
- Fahrenheit
- Berjaya Times Square
- Lot 10
Changkat is the heart of nightlife with places like Movida, Pisco Bar, Opium and other bars keeping the night alive all through the week.
Slip into one of the massage places to enjoy a relaxing foot massage for under RM 50.
During my various stays in Bukit Bintang, I stayed at Hotel Istana, ParkRoyal Serviced Apartments and Hotel Mesui.



Most popular activities and things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Popular Day tours from Kuala Lumpur
How to travel from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the City Center
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Klook.comEssential Tour & Activities in Kuala Lumpur
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Here is a list of KL essential activities. Book online and Save $$$$.
- Kuala Lumpur Half-Day Tour
- Petronas Twin Towers and Aquarium
- Full-Day Hop-on and Hop-off Bu
- 15% Discount on Zoo Negara Ticket
- Kuala Lumpur Private Car Charter
KLExpress is the quickest way to reach KLIA, KLIA2 and Putrajaya from KL Sentral. The ticket, however, is around 58 MYR. It takes only 28 minutes to reach KLIA from KL Sentral using KLExpress. Onboard Wi-fi is available free of cost that making this trip quite enjoyable. If you are running short on time or catching a flight in peak hours, KLExpress is the best way to reach KLIA.
- Book a Shared Van from KLIA to City
- KLIAExpress Train Ticket to KL Central
- Private Airport Transfers from KLIA

Renting a Car in Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
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Hotels in Bukit Bintang Recommended by OzAsiaTraveller
Parkroyal Serviced Apartments Kuala Lumpur ( 5-Star Serviced Apartments)Mesui Hotel ( 3-Star Boutique Hotel)
Hotel Furama
Hotel Beltif
Hotels in KLCC
Fraser Residence (5-Star Serviced Apartments)Concorde Hotel (4-Star)
Traders Hotel by Shangrila (5-Star)
Oasis Suites by Far East Hospitality
Ampang
Ambassador Row Hotel Suites by Lanson Place
Somerset Ampang Serviced Apartments
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