StayAreasIs Bangsar & Mid Valley a good place to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes, if you want great food and a lived-in neighbourhood rather than the sights on your doorstep. Bangsar's cafés and the Mid Valley malls are close, and the LRT is one stop from KL Sentral.
Stay here if
- Food lovers and return visitors
- Business travellers and longer stays
- Shoppers who want big malls without the centre's crowds
Look elsewhere if
- It's your first trip to Kuala Lumpur
- You want to walk to the main sights
- You want everything on foot from your hotel
Hotels in Bangsar & Mid Valley
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Staying in Bangsar & Mid Valley
Bangsar is a good base if you care more about where you eat than what you see from your window. Bangsar Baru's cafés and restaurants are some of the best in the city, the Mid Valley and Gardens malls are next door, and Bangsar LRT station is one stop from KL Sentral and the KLIA Ekspres. It suits food lovers, longer stays, business travellers and return visitors.
The area is green, relaxed and well-heeled. Jalan Telawi and the streets around it are lined with coffee shops, brunch spots, bars and restaurants from every part of Asia, and Bangsar Village has smart shops and supermarkets. To the south, Mid Valley City is a huge mall complex, with the Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall joined together and hotels built into them.
The downside is that Bangsar is spread out and built around cars. Bangsar Baru is a walk or a short ride from the LRT station, the main roads are busy and hard to cross, and the sights of the centre, from the Petronas Towers to Chinatown, need a train or a Grab. Hotels are fewer here than in Bukit Bintang or KLCC.
What makes Bangsar special is how lived-in it feels. You can spend your evenings eating and drinking where Kuala Lumpur's own residents do, shop at the Gardens without the crowds of Bukit Bintang and still be one stop from KL Sentral when you want the centre or the airport.
Getting around
- Central Market20
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple21
- Masjid Jamek22
- Petaling Street23
- Kwai Chai Hong25
- Merdeka Square27
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)45
Bangsar & Mid Valley questions
Is Bangsar & Mid Valley a good area to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes, if you want great food and a lived-in neighbourhood rather than the sights on your doorstep. Bangsar's cafés and the Mid Valley malls are close, and the LRT is one stop from KL Sentral. It suits food lovers and return visitors, business travellers and longer stays and shoppers who want big malls without the centre's crowds.
How much does a hotel in Bangsar & Mid Valley cost?
A typical double is around $50 a night at a budget hotel, $85 mid-range and $160 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Bangsar & Mid Valley?
About 45 minutes door to door: KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, then one stop on the LRT to Bangsar or a short taxi.
How far is Bangsar & Mid Valley from the main sights?
Door to door from Bangsar & Mid Valley: Central Market 20 minutes, Sri Mahamariamman Temple 21 minutes, Masjid Jamek 22 minutes and Petaling Street 23 minutes.