StayAreas

KLCC

Kuala Lumpur

The modern city centre around the Petronas Twin Towers, with KLCC Park, the Suria KLCC mall, the aquarium and many of the city's best hotels.

Best for First visit · Upscale · Families

Transport
4/5
Sights
4/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$120/night · 5 min to KLCC

See hotels in KLCC

KLCC on the map

Why stay here

  • Petronas Towers and KLCC Park on your doorstep
  • Five-star hotels at good prices
  • Covered walkway to Bukit Bintang

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors
  • Families
  • Luxury stays

Not ideal if…

  • You want street food outside the door
  • You want old-town character
  • You want the cheapest rooms

What it's like

KLCC, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, is built around the Petronas Twin Towers. Their skybridge and observation deck look over KLCC Park, with its fountains, jogging track and children's water play area, and the Suria KLCC mall at their base. Aquaria KLCC and the convention centre are at the park's southern edge, and an air-conditioned walkway runs to Bukit Bintang.

It's the most polished base, with big luxury hotels at prices far below other Asian capitals and tower views from many rooms. It's quieter and less characterful than Bukit Bintang or Chinatown, and street food means a short walk or ride.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • KLCC Park

    Gardens, fountains and a jogging track below the towers.

  • Jalan Ampang

    Main road with hotels and the LRT station.

  • Pavilion–KLCC walkway

    Air-conditioned elevated walkway to Bukit Bintang.

Getting around

Nearest stations
KLCC station on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, Persiaran KLCC on the MRT Putrajaya Line, and the covered walkway to Bukit Bintang.
To KLCC
About 5 minutes
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
About 50 minutes: KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral, then the LRT Kelana Jaya Line to KLCC.

Nearby attractions

  • Petronas Twin Towers

    Skybridge and observation deck; book a time slot ahead.

  • KLCC Park

    Evening light and water show at the Lake Symphony fountain.

  • Aquaria KLCC

    Large aquarium with an underwater tunnel.

Where to eat and drink

  • Suria KLCC food courts

    Malaysian dishes at fair prices under the towers.

  • Rooftop bars

    Hotel rooftops facing the Petronas Towers.

Where to stay in KLCC

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Why we like it: Next to the Petronas Towers with an infinity pool over the park.

Typical luxury rate in KLCC: ~$285/night

Check availability

Luxury pick

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Why we like it: Tower hotel with views straight at the Petronas Towers.

Typical luxury rate in KLCC: ~$285/night

Check availability

Best value

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Why we like it: Good-value hotel facing the park, with a well-known sky bar.

Typical mid-range rate in KLCC: ~$120/night

Check availability

StayAreas may earn a commission when you book through selected links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Hotels in KLCCMid-range from ~$120/night

See hotels