Kuala Lumpur has a wide range of hotels, Bed & Breakfast lodges & other accommodation types to fit the needs of every traveler. There are 5-star hotels that can cost a king’s ransom as well as one-room basic B&Bs that will fit the budget conscious backpack traveler.

First, you should decide on your budget and the location you want to stay at – it’s recommended that you stay as close to the city centre (Golden Triangle) as possible as this will maximize your chances of experiencing vintage Kuala Lumpur, day and night. There is no shortage of hotels in the Kuala Lumpur city centre/Golden Triangle region and our personal favourite is the Novotel Hydro – it’s slap bang in the centre of town, with some gorgeous views of the Petronas Twin Towers. Aside from the excellent location, rooms and services are very good and all for a modest $60 per night (for a standard double).

Above - The Novotel Hydro Is A Value Hotel In The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur

If the Novotel Hydro is fully booked, you might try the Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur.  It’s along Jalan Bukit Bintang which is also within the Golden Triangle albeit a little further from the Petronas Twin Towers.  But you will still be able to enjoy the great shopping, fabulous food, exciting attractions and nightlife of the Golden Triangle.  Rooms are at about the same rates as the Novotel Hydro, i.e. $60++ for a Superior Room.

There are, of course, droves of additional hotels & places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, and here are a few that you may wish to look at more closely:

If You’re Looking For A Kuala Lumpur Hotel Right In The Heart Of The Golden Triangle…

The J.W. Marriott Hotel (Golden Triangle) – Extremely heavy on the wallet, the Marriott is South East Asian extravagance at its giddy best. As you’d expect, you’ll get some exceptional views of the Petronas Twin Towers and the food here is incredibly exceptional.

Traders Hotel (Golden Triangle) – Again, offering splendid views of the Petronas Twin Towers, Traders Hotel is about as good as it gets in Kuala Lumpur. This one is again not for the budget conscious.

Hotel Maya (Golden Triangle) – Another lavish place to stay, Maya offers stylish rooms and a very plush décor throughout.

If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper in the Golden Triangle, you may want to consider the following hotels:

Swiss Garden Hotel – Decent accommodation and very centrally placed.

Radius – An upper-middle class hotel, Radius offers everything a five star would without the hefty price tag. Worthy of a look, especially if you’re in Kuala Lumpur just for a few days.

Or, if you’re really looking for bargain basement places to stay in the Golden Triangle then here’s where to start:

Pondok Lodge – A hostel that has earned a good reputation for itself with back-packers. You can snag a place for the night for ten dollars or less so if you’re on a seriously low budget then this may be a good option.

Trekker Lodge – Basic accommodation that’s cheap. The location, however, cannot be faulted.

If You’re Looking For A Kuala Lumpur Hotel In Chinatown…

Chinatown is along Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chinatown along Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur is more reputed for low budget, cheap and cheery accommodations rather than for five star opulence. As you see from the photo above, many tourists head to Chinatown for bargain buys of handbags, clothes, copy watches, shoes, other personal accessories and all sorts of souvenirs. If you’re on a very tight budget, you can take a room in this area but be warned – Chinatown is a fair distance from the Golden Triangle, so you’ll have to do some traveling if you want to see some of the major sights such as the Petronas Twin Towers or some of the “must see” things in the Triangle. The best way to travel between Chinatown and the Golden Triangle is by taxi. A cheaper alternative would be to take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) but it means you have to walk a short distance to the LRT station nearest to Chinatown.

The Ancasa Hotel – A good, “almost luxury” hotel with a very good reputation, this is one of your best options if you want a clean, reliable and friendly place to stay in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.

The Ancasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Other decent options in Chinatown include The Mandarin Pacific and The Swiss Inn, both noted for no-frills, clean accommodation that get the job done.  Another budget hotel in Chinatown on Petaling Street is China Town Hotel (2). It has a Foot Reflexology Center and money changer right beside its entrance.

The Swiss Inn at Petaling Street, Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

China Town Hotel (2) in Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

a Foot Reflexology center and money changer is next to it

Other Hotel Listings - 5 Star Hotels & Accommodation In Kuala Lumpur:

The Crown Princess Hotel – Kuala Lumpur City

Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Golden Triangle

Legend Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Ritz Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Golden Triangle

Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City

Pan Pacific Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Shangri-la Hotel – Golden Triangle

Other Hotel Listings - 4 Star Hotels & Accommodation In Kuala Lumpur:

Melia – Golden Triangle

Coronade Hotel – Bukit Bintang

Dorsett Hotel – Golden Triangle

Corus – Kuala Lumpur City

Dynasty Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Micassa All Suite Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Boulevard Hotel – in Mid-Valley MegaMall

Impiana Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon – Golden Triangle

Other Hotel Listings - 3 Star Hotels & Accommodation In Kuala Lumpur:

Capitol – along Jalan Bukit Bintang (also part of the Federal Hotel chain)

Alpha Genesis Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Golden Triangle

Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur City

Quality Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Cititel - Kuala Lumpur City

The Concorde Inn – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

City Villa - Kuala Lumpur City

Pearl International - Kuala Lumpur City

Vistana Hotel Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City

Hotel Grand Central Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City

Noble Hotel Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City

Brisdale Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Leo Palace Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Low Budget

If you’re completely broke, then low-budget options in Chinatown are a dime a dozen. Here are a few of the places you may want to consider:

- Backpackers Travellers Inn

- Red Dragon (Hostel)

- Pudu (Hostel)

- YWCA

There are many more too, but the above are fairly comfortable and reputable.

Other Hotels & Places To Stay In Kuala Lumpur…

The other offerings in Kuala Lumpur tend to be based in and around places such as Little India. There are quite a few places to choose from if you do decide you want to stay outside of the heart of Kuala Lumpur – though if you’re a tourist looking for the essential Kuala Lumpur experience, you really should try and find a place inside the Golden Triangle.

Kuala Lumpur Hilton – You cannot have a major city without a Hilton operating somewhere within the city boundaries. Like its global siblings, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is a five star treat with lavish rooms and outstanding service. The location near Stesen Sentral is not bad either.

The Sheraton Hotel – Similar to Hilton in class, style and price the Sheraton is located along lively Asian Heritage Row.

In Little India, the reputed Coliseum is the place of choice, but a couple of other operators are also around there.