Chinatown Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur

A rustic café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and hanging decorations.
A building with a mural of a man holding a sword, a green awning, and a sign with 'VA' on it.
A cooking pot with a lid on a stove.
A bustling restaurant with wooden floors, hanging lights, and a green trellis wall.
A colorful mural of a bird on a building wall, a sign with Chinese characters, and orange traffic cones.

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A bustling street market at night with red lanterns hanging overhead.

Petaling Street Market

7.8/10 (1,877 reviews)
Wander from stall to stall sampling delicious food, haggle for clothes and accessories, and people-watch in one of Kuala Lumpur’s best-known shopping streets.
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Things to do

Historical Malacca with Lunch Day Tour

Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)

฿841
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Historical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)
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From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

฿806
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

฿581
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
Picture 8 for Activity Kuala Lumpur: KL GRAND TOUR WITH 25 ATTRACTIONS

Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions

฿1,016
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

฿2,569
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch
Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Traditional Boat Cruise

Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Boat Cruise

฿1,129
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Putrajaya Tour with Boat Cruise
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
LEVEL 75 MENARA MERDEKA 118 Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿11,447 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿11,447
฿12,444 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Clean modern room, Fantastic staff, Amazing view"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

4 out of 5
NO 2 JALAN BALAI POLIS Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿2,943 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,943
฿3,261 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"👍excellent good to go Can’t go wrong"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

3 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿1,717 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿1,717
฿2,108 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy a fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berjaya Times Square and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff, clean accommodations, and an excellent location. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, and I would happily recommend it."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
11 Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿4,497 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,497
฿5,388 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

4.5 out of 5
17 JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿4,652 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,652
฿5,106 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KLCC Park and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"The location was very good and the staff very helpful. The room was very different to other hotels and quite modern. Would recommend highly."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
The price is ฿4,660 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿4,660
฿5,115 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. The location was perfect and the buggy ride ti Uria Shopping Mall was so convenient. We really like the sky bar pool area and enjoyed the daily happy hour. Ww had a club room and found the staff in the club lounge to be very welcoming and accommodating ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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The Petronas Twin Towers and surrounding skyscrapers at night.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Check out top attractions like Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, and jump on the metro at Persiaran KLCC MRT Station or KLCC Station to see more of the city.

A tall building with the sign "BESARTIMES SQUARE".

Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Berjaya Times Square, and you can get around town on the metro at Bukit Bintang Station.

A night view of Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers with a fountain in the foreground.

Golden Triangle

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur Tower – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A city street with a large building, palm trees, and a Ferris wheel.

Bandar Sunway

Travellers to Bandar Sunway praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Sunway Pyramid Mall and Sunway Pyramid Ice.

A large, intricately carved stone archway with detailed carvings of animals and plants.

Brickfields

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Brickfields. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kuala Lumpur Sentral, and catch the metro at KL Sentral Station or Tun Sambanthan Station to see more of the area.

Chinatown Travel Guide