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 busy street with a prominent sign for Jalan Petaling Street.

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

Picture 8 for Activity Kuala Lumpur: KL GRAND TOUR WITH 25 ATTRACTIONS

Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions

£18
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attractions
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions

£16
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Kuala Lumpur: Great KL City Tour with 23 Attractions
KL Hop On Hop Off Pass

Kuala Lumpur: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass

£7
per adult
Kuala Lumpur: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo

£13
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: City Tour & Batu Caves Combo
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

£61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

£2
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Menara Merdeka Maybank Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £262 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
£262
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions KLCC Park and Petaling Street Market are located ...
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 £73 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
£73
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (687 reviews)
"I had a great time here the staff were friendly the rooms were very clean and was an enjoyable experience would book again"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

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

Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

4 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu Kuala Lumpur
The price is £50 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£50
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions KLCC Park and Petaling Street ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel right in the thick of KL but calm and relaxed as soon as you walk into the lobby. Great staff - they changed my room without a question when I asked if I could have a different view"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 £107 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£107
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel and fabulous staff, all going out of there way to make our stay super enjoyable- thank you Shangri La for a wonderful stay in your beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

5 out of 5
Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
The price is £151 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£151
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,078 reviews)
"they gave me a early check in at 9 am which was a surprise. thanks mandarin oriental"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre

5 out of 5
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur
The price is £92 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£92
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions KLCC Park and Kuala Lumpur Tower are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"Great hotel. Staff were amazing throughout our short stay and very helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
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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 Suria KLCC Shopping Centre and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 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 Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor, 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 Kuala Lumpur Tower to Changkat Bukit Bintang – discover Golden Triangle, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A traditional gate with ornate carvings, leading to a temple with golden statues. In the background, there are modern high-rise buildings and lush green trees.

Bangsar

Travellers love Bangsar for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kuala Lumpur by jumping on the metro at Bangsar Station or Abdullah Hukum Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Bangsar Village and Bangsar Shopping Village.

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.

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