Hotels near National Heart Institute

National Heart Institute is also known as Institut Jantung Negara Sdn Bhd was established on 1st August 1992 as a heart specialist institution in Kuala Lumpur. This institute committed to delivering advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and pediatric heart patients. Previously the institute had been part of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital.

Today, IJN has treated over a million patients and gained recognition as one of the leading Cardiovascular and Thoracic Health Centre in the region. The medical staffs are fully supported by the modern technology allowing IJN to treat the most complicated cases.

How to Get There

By Plane

You may take flight from any airport in the world to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi to National Heart Institute. The distance from the airport to National Heart Institute is about 60 km or 48-minute drive from the airport.

By Car

The easiest way to get to the National Heart Institute is by driving here. National Heart Institute is well served by federal routes and expressways. If you travel from South and North peninsula state you may use North-South Expressway. If you travel from Kuala Lumpur you may use Jalan Tun Razak until you reach the National Heart Institute.

By Train

It can be accessed via the Titiwangsa LRT and Monorail Stations. You may take monorail or STAR LRT to Titiwangsa station, from there takes a taxi to National Heart Institute where it takes 7 minutes’ drive away.

Tourist Attractions

Titiwangsa Lake Garden

The Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a recreational park for the public. The distance is only 2.7 km from National Heart Institute. There are many facilities provided to the visitor which includes jogging tracks, aqua biking, canoeing and other outdoor activities such as the horse riding facility and the radio control car racing track.

National Art Gallery Kuala Lumpur

For the art enthusiast, National Art Gallery Kuala Lumpur is an ideal place to visit. The gallery has a unique architecture which is inspired by the traditional Malay architecture and incorporated with a contemporary touch to make the gallery one of the most modern art venues in the region. Here you can see over 2500 pieces of artwork which are permanently housed in the gallery.

National Theatre (Istana Budaya)

Don’t forget to visit the National Theatre during your trip to National Heart Institute. It is best known as the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting-edge stage equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London. The National Theatre is the main venue for many local and international performances like musical theatre, classical concert, opera and so on.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

For travellers who are a fan of the Malayan History, The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is the right place to visit which only takes 10 minutes’ drive from National Heart Institute. The building has a shiny copper dome and a clock tower which is 40 meters high. The building serves as a backdrop for many essential events for the country that include the National Day Parade on August 31 and the welcoming of the New Year.

Hotels

Hotel Putra Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Putra Kuala Lumpur is a 3-star hotel is a perfect choice when you are visiting National Heart Institute. The distance is only 0.1 km from the National Heart Institute. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas and car park. Superb facilities and an excellent location make the Hotel Putra Kuala Lumpur is the right place to stay.

Kuala Lumpur International Hotel

Kuala Lumpur International Hotel is a 3- star hotel in a good neighbourhood which is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre where the distance is only 1km from National Heart Institute. This hotel located nearby tourist attractions such as Titiwangsa Lake Garden, National Theatre and many more. This hotel provides easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.