When in Bukit Bintang, you should not leave without experiencing the must-visit places in order to enjoy one of the most bustling and dynamic areas located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. From street food stalls to fine dining restaurants, from an array of malls and markets offering everything from high-end fashion to local handicrafts, and many more, Bukit Bintang can’t disappoint you.
For example, if you’re a solo traveller, you might want to visit Jalan Alor. This bustling food street offers a vibrant atmosphere with a wide variety of delicious Malaysian street food. It's a great place to explore and indulge in local flavours, and as a solo traveller, you can easily mingle with locals and fellow travellers.
And if you want to bring your children? No problem. There are equally family-friendly and famous destinations in Bukit Bintang to have fun with your little ones such as Berjaya Times Square, Aquaria KLCC and more.
Now, to the accommodation in Bukit Bintang, don’t worry about it either. Because Bukit Bintang has many options that meet your needs, budget, or both. We cover what you might need with some recommendations below.
You might have set your itinerary, but ensure to at least have one of the famous destinations in Bukit Bintang in it that you should not miss when visiting this district. Here are the recommendations:
Jalan Alor Food Street itself opens all day and you can visit any time. If you want less crowds, you should come between 5 to 7pm. It’s because after 7pm, you will get to experience the true Jalan Alor Night Market, one of the most famous night markets in Kuala Lumpur that every tourist must not miss.
If you’re going to Bukit Bintang with children, they might want to spend time and have fun in Berjaya Times Square indoor theme park. Not only is it fun for children, but also for adults who want to have fun nearby, they also have extensive retail options. It's a famous destination in Bukit Bintang for both shopping and entertainment.
Though Aquaria KLCC isn’t located exactly in the heart of Bukit Bintang, this famous destination can give a fun experience for your children or adults in general. You might also consider it to escape from the Kuala Lumpur heat, especially if you’re visiting Bukit Bintang during the dry season. Aquaria KLCC offers a cool and air-conditioned environment where children can escape the heat and enjoy a few hours of exploration and discovery.
To get around Bukit Bintang at ease, you have several public transportations options. For trains, first, you have the MRT Kajang Line at Bukit Bintang station. Second, you can take monorail at Bukit Bintang, Imbi and Hang Tuah stations. Third, you have the LRT Ampang Line at Hang Tuah station.
For buses, you can choose GoKL city bus that costs RM1 per trip for foreigners and free for registered locals. You can also choose RapidKL buses or Hop On Hop Off Bus where you can enjoy Bukit Bintang at your own pace. Use Google Maps or Moovit to help you about buses and trains navigation.
If you’re not going to take buses or trains, taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab are also widely available in Bukit Bintang.
Bukit Bintang street is the best area to stay because it puts you within walking distance of all the action. You'll be surrounded by shopping malls like Pavilion KL and Lot 10, as well as countless dining and entertainment options. Hotels in this area range from budget-friendly to luxury accommodations.
Other options you can consider are Changkat Bukit Bintang, if you’re looking for a lively nightlife scene or Jalan Alor, if you want easy access to the best and famous street food in Kuala Lumpur.
If you’re visiting Bukit Bintang on budget, here’s some recommended budget-friendly hotels in Bukit Bintang to consider:
The 8 Capsule Hotel Bukit Bintang is a 1-star hotel that you can consider for travellers on budget because you can book a room starting from RM 31. The facilities they offer with that price are great for solo travellers or small groups of adults, both for local or foreign guests. Another best point about this hotel is it’s located only 94 metres from Jalan Alor Street Food or Night Market and 238 metres from Bukit Bintang Monorail Station.
RAS International Hotel is a 2-star hotel that you can book starting from RM 40. The price is valuable considering you want a budget-friendly hotel because they provide great facilities and even better, located in the heart of Bukit Bintang where you can reach public transportation stations at ease such as KL Sentral Station and Bukit Bintang Monorail Station.
Hotel Hibiscus City is a 1-star hotel where you can book with a price starting from RM 55. If you are on budget and a backpacker, you might consider this hotel to stay. You will get the best deals with decent facilities that value the price they offer.
No need to worry about the availability of family-friendly hotels to ensure the comfortability of you and your family while staying in Bukit Bintang because we have some recommendations such as:
Berjaya Times Square Hotel is a well-known and luxurious 5-star hotel that you can consider for staying in Bukit Bintang with your family. They have a swimming pool and one separate swimming pool for children. And if you want to take your children to the indoor theme park, you should consider booking this hotel.
ANSA Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a 4-star hotel that you can consider when searching for family-friendly hotels. The hotel is located near interesting family-friendly attractions such as National Zoo (23 minutes from hotel), Merdeka Square (14 minutes), Lake Garden (12 minutes), National Monument (21 minutes), Lake Garden (24 minutes) and more.
Hotel Imperial Bukit Bintang is a 2-star hotel that can be an option if you want a family-friendly hotel in the Changkat area. Because in Changkat, you have better access or a short ride to several family-friendly attractions such as Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park, Aquaria KLCC or the KL Forest Eco. With just a short distance away, you’ll find plenty of options to entertain and delight both adults and children alike.
If you don’t want to stay in a hotel, you can consider some of these other recommended holiday stays in Bukit Bintang:
Greystone Haus D’Majestic is an apartment located in the Pudu area and would make a great holiday stay in Bukit Bintang because they provide a complete package of services and facilities for a holiday including a beautiful rooftop swimming pool, children pool, recreation room, family room, rooftop terrace, sauna, fitness centre and more.
Travelogue Guest House Bukit Bintang is a 2-star guest house to consider for a holiday stay in Bukit Bintang. With the decent facilities they provide, this guest house is great for a group of friends or colleagues spending time together for a holiday stay because it’s located in a strategic area for shopping, public transportations, Museum of Illusions KL and more.
Roomy Suites @One Bukit Ceylon is a homestay that you can consider as a holiday stay in Bukit Bintang if you prefer to stay in the heart of Bukit Bintang where you can go places within short reach and also complete package facilities such as swimming pool and family room that will be perfect if you want a family-friendly holiday stays other than hotel.
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