Cheap city break Kuala Lumpur
KL is sky-tropical: the Petronas Twin Towers pierce the sky, jungle right to the east, Chinese + Indian + Malay cuisines blending together. Flights from Schiphol from €500 return, 7 days from €1000 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur →When is the best time to go?
May-July and December-February are the driest. Malaysia is 28-32°C year-round.
The best neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur
- KLCC Twin Towers.
- Bukit Bintang Shopping + nightlife.
- Chinatown Petaling Street.
- Little India Brickfields.
- Bangsar Hipster.
Top 5 things to do in Kuala Lumpur
- Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge €20.
- Batu Caves Hindu cave temple 30 min from the centre.
- Hawker dinner Jalan Alor Live spectacle + €5 meals.
- Aquaria KLCC Aquarium €17.
- Genting Highlands Mountain resort 1h by bus.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Direct from Schiphol to KL (KUL) in 12 hours. KLM, Malaysia Airlines. KLIA Ekspres €13.
What costs a trip to Kuala Lumpur?
Hostels from €8, hotels €30-90, vacation rentals €55/night. Food: nasi lemak €1.50, restaurant €5-15, a drink at a bar €5.
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Frequently asked questions about Kuala Lumpur
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
May-July and December-February are the driest.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Kuala Lumpur?
KLCC is a good first choice: Twin Towers.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Kuala Lumpur?
Direct from Schiphol to KL (KUL) in 12 hours.
What costs a trip to Kuala Lumpur?
Hostels from €8, hotels €30-90, vacation rentals €55/night.
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