Kuala Lumpur has a wide range of hotels, Bed & Breakfast & other accommodation types to fit the needs of every traveller. There are plus hotels that can cost a kings ransom as well as one-room basic B&Bs that will fit the budget conscious back-pack traveller.

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 maximise your chances of experiencing vintage Kuala Lumpur, day and night. There are 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 offering views of the Petronas Towers. Aside from the excellent location, rooms and service 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

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…

Marriott (Golden Triangle) – Extremely heavy on the wallet, the Marriott is South Eastern extravagance at it’s giddy best. As you’d expect, you’ll get some exceptional views of the Petronas Towers and the food here is quite exceptional.

Traders (Golden Triangle) – Again, offering splendid views of the Petronas 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 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 on the cheap, but the location cannot be faulted.

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

Chinatown is more reputed for low budget, cheap and cheery accommodations than for five star opulence. If you’re on a very tight budget, you can do far worse than to 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 travelling if you want to see some of the major sights such as the Petronas Towers or some of the “must see” things in the Triangle.

Ancasa – 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.

Other decent options in Chinatown include Mandarin Pacific and the Swiss Inn, both noted for no-frills, clean accommodation that gets the job done.

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

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 Hotek – Mid Valley

Impiana - Kuala Lumpur City

Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon – Golden Triangle

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

Capitol – Butik Bintang

Alpha Genesis Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Golden Triangle

Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur City

Quality Hotel - Kuala Lumpur City

Cititel - Kuala Lumpur City

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 it’s global siblings, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is a five star treat with lavish rooms and outstanding service. The location in Stesen Sentral is not bad either.

Sheraton – 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.