Kuala Lumpur

A curated guide to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia 4.7★ (5,800 reviews) · Art museum
  2. Immersify Kuala Lumpur 4.8★ (1,900 reviews) · Art gallery
  3. KLCC Park 4.6★ (63,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Thean Hou Temple 4.6★ (16,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery 4.6★ (5,500 reviews) · Art museum
  6. Petrosains, The Discovery Centre 4.6★ (9,300 reviews) · Science museum
  7. Menara Kuala Lumpur 4.5★ (42,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Perdana Botanical Garden 4.5★ (27,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Cafe:in House 4.7★ (5,600 reviews) · Cafe
  2. Bunglow37 4.6★ (3,100 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. Bar.Kar Best Restaurant KL 4.6★ (2,200 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. After One KL 4.6★ (2,700 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Feeka Coffee Roasters 4.4★ (4,200 reviews) · Cafe
  6. LOKL Coffee Co 4.4★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
  7. The Dark Horse - Bar & Grill 4.6★ (1,800 reviews) · Grill
  8. Bricks and Bread KL 4.3★ (2,300 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Canopy Lounge Rooftop Bar KL 4.8★ (6,900 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. Suzie Wong - Dinner Party Experience 4.8★ (3,900 reviews) · Bar
  3. The Rabbit Hole 4.5★ (3,200 reviews) · Bar
  4. PS150 4.6★ (1,800 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. SkyBar | Rooftop Bar KL 4.1★ (3,100 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Kuala Lumpur?

With 22 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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