Guidebook for Kuala Lumpur
Sightseeing
The worlds highest towers, the Petronas Twin Towers, with a viewing floor, 4 floors of luxury shopping, cafes, restaurants and grounds.
111 locals recommend
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
The worlds highest towers, the Petronas Twin Towers, with a viewing floor, 4 floors of luxury shopping, cafes, restaurants and grounds.
One of the worlds largest butterfly parks. Walk around the large netted park with thousands of butterflies.
149 locals recommend
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Jalan CenderawasihOne of the worlds largest butterfly parks. Walk around the large netted park with thousands of butterflies.
Popular museum to view Islamic arts and architecture.
161 locals recommend
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan LembahPopular museum to view Islamic arts and architecture.
Masjid Jamek
Picturesque old mosque at the centre of KL where 2 rivers meet.
Central Market
Shop for locally made Malaysian handicrafts.
Where Malaysian gained independence. Large lawn with colonial buildings and worlds tallest flagpole.
430 locals recommend
Merdeka Square
Jalan RajaWhere Malaysian gained independence. Large lawn with colonial buildings and worlds tallest flagpole.
National Museum
Jalan DamansaraLearn about the history and culture of Malaysia.
The tall telecom tower that glitters at night, with a revolving restaurant at the top. The food is overpriced for what it is but the view is breathtaking.
928 locals recommend
Menara Kuala Lumpur
Off Jalan P. RamleeThe tall telecom tower that glitters at night, with a revolving restaurant at the top. The food is overpriced for what it is but the view is breathtaking.
A big park with many tropical birds. Some are caged, others can enjoy the worlds largest in flight aviary.
658 locals recommend
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
920 Jalan CenderawasihA big park with many tropical birds. Some are caged, others can enjoy the worlds largest in flight aviary.
Food Scene
Artisan Roast is one of the best coffee shops in Kuala Lumpur. This branch is located in the popular shopping mall of Bangsar Village.
121 locals recommend
Bangsar Village 2 Shopping Mall
1 Jalan Telawi 1Artisan Roast is one of the best coffee shops in Kuala Lumpur. This branch is located in the popular shopping mall of Bangsar Village.
This huge mall is great for shopping and restaurants. For coffee geeks, there is a good choice of independent coffee shops.
171 locals recommend
Publika Shopping Gallery
1 Jalan Dutamas 1This huge mall is great for shopping and restaurants. For coffee geeks, there is a good choice of independent coffee shops.
Cool little coffee shop offering the usual espresso, cappuccino, latte plus syphon and if you're lucky, cold drip. They roast their own beans. A must for coffee aficionados.
28 locals recommend
Three Little Birds Coffee
D7 Jalan SentulCool little coffee shop offering the usual espresso, cappuccino, latte plus syphon and if you're lucky, cold drip. They roast their own beans. A must for coffee aficionados.
Iranian restaurant serving authentic Iranian kebabs, stews, salads and fluffy light Persian rice.
12 locals recommend
Ar Raudhah Restaurant KL
Iranian restaurant serving authentic Iranian kebabs, stews, salads and fluffy light Persian rice.
Indian restaurant specialising in Biriani, plus a wide range of curries and vegetarian dishes. Try the rumali - a special flat bread from southern India. Outside seating and indoor (air-con) seating.
10 locals recommend
Hyderabad Recipes
Jalan PutraIndian restaurant specialising in Biriani, plus a wide range of curries and vegetarian dishes. Try the rumali - a special flat bread from southern India. Outside seating and indoor (air-con) seating.
Vegetarian restaurant, 3 minutes walk from the apartment with a wide range of dishes, mainly Chinese and Thai.
8 locals recommend
Cameleon Chinese & Thai Vegetarian Restaurant
Off Jalan PutraVegetarian restaurant, 3 minutes walk from the apartment with a wide range of dishes, mainly Chinese and Thai.
Everything Else
One of the largest conference and exhibition centres in Malaysia.
25 locals recommend
Putra World Trade Centre
41 Jalan Tun IsmailOne of the largest conference and exhibition centres in Malaysia.
Putra train station on the KTM Komuter line. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
25 locals recommend
Putra station
Putra train station on the KTM Komuter line. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
PWTC train station on the Star line. 3 minutes walk from the apartment.
70 locals recommend
LRT Station PWTC
PWTC train station on the Star line. 3 minutes walk from the apartment.
Chow Kit station on the Monorail line, 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Chow Kit
Chow Kit station on the Monorail line, 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
Titiwangsa monorail station, 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
7 locals recommend
Lrt Station Titiwangsa
Titiwangsa monorail station, 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
National Art Gallery
off Jalan TemerlohFree art gallery with exhibitions from Malaysian artists.
Essentials
One of KL's oldest markets, selling fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dry goods and clothes. Very local indeed. Bustling with activity and not for the faint-hearted, especially the fresh meat section.
8 locals recommend
Bazaar Baru Chow Kit
692, & 693 Jalan Tuanku Abdul RahmanOne of KL's oldest markets, selling fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dry goods and clothes. Very local indeed. Bustling with activity and not for the faint-hearted, especially the fresh meat section.
Sogo department store is a convenient place for grocery shopping, 5-10 minutes taxi from the apartment.
51 locals recommend
SOGO
190 Jalan Tuanku Abdul RahmanSogo department store is a convenient place for grocery shopping, 5-10 minutes taxi from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bukit bingtang
48 Tengkat Tong ShinGreat for shopping and nightlife.
One of KLs longest standing pubs, in the leafiest part of town Bukit Tunku.
13 locals recommend
Sid's Pub @ Bukit Tunku
Jalan TunkuOne of KLs longest standing pubs, in the leafiest part of town Bukit Tunku.