What was once a small tin-mining town has rapidly grown into a 21st century megacity with surprises around every corner, and an ethnic mix of Malays, Chinese, Indians and British adding an element of cultural diversity. The capital of Malaysia is home to some of the world’s most modern and innovative architectural feats, such as the former tallest buildings in the world, Petronas Twin Towers, mixed in with colonial and Asian traditions. Kuala Lumpur is ranked as the 10th tallest city in the world in terms of buildings above 100 metres, but a holiday in KL, as the locals call it, is not just about staring up into the sky in amazement, there is plenty of historic monuments, temples and religious centres to look around.
Rent holiday accommodation in Kuala Lumpur
Instead of opting for one of the many hotels in the city, how about considering booking self-catering holiday accommodation with HouseTrip? Rather than being tied down with the set eating times, curfews and lack of privacy that you are likely to find in the majority of hotels, a city centre apartment or holiday home close to the major attractions. When booking holiday accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, not only will you enjoy extra freedom but you will also save yourself some money in the process.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
If you are looking for a central location, right in the heart of the action, near the restaurants, bars and shopping districts, there are a number of cosy apartments on offer. It will be a breeze to stroll back to your central Kuala Lumpur apartment, after a night of partying in the Golden Triangle or taking it easy in one of the many fantastic Malaysian restaurants, where you can expect to find Nasi Dagang (fish curry with coconut rice) and Hokkien Mee (yellow noodles, soy, fish and crispy fried pork fat – this dish has a cult following in Kuala Lumpur). While if you are looking for something slightly more peaceful there are a number of options from HouseTrip on the outer skirts of the city.
Kuala Lumpur with the family
A great way for the whole family to get to know the history of Kuala Lumpur would involve a trip to the National Museum, which can be found on the Mahameru Highway. If you are in the mood for more galleries the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and the Islamic Arts Museum are both worth checking out. The Aquaria Aquarium in Kuala Lumpur is certainly worth a stop off at, with a number of exotic reptiles, sea otters and manta rays. The KLCC park is a great place to spend some time with the whole family, make sure you stay until the sun goes down as there is an exciting and colourful fountain display.
