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.
Quick answer: Kuala Lumpur is an affordable destination in Malaysia with impressive Petronas Twin Towers, delicious street food and a tropical climate. Flights from Schiphol start from €500 return; a week all-in starts from €1,000 per person.
Quick answer: Kuala Lumpur is an affordable destination in Malaysia with impressive Petronas Twin Towers, delicious street food and a tropical climate. Flights from Schiphol start from €500 return; a week all-inclusive starts from €1000 per person.
Book your trip to Kuala Lumpur
Compare hotels in Kuala LumpurPackage holiday to Kuala LumpurCar hire in Kuala LumpurWhen 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.
Practical: flights, prices and an insider tip
KLM is currently the only airline flying direct from Schiphol to Kuala Lumpur, taking around 12 hours and 15 minutes. Return tickets start near 490 euro, sometimes lower when you book early. Top sights: the Petronas Twin Towers with their skybridge and observation deck (around 80 ringgit for foreign adults), the Batu Caves temple (free entry to the main cave) and the KL Tower for the view. Insider tip: buy your Petronas skybridge ticket early online, only about 1000 slots are sold per day. A good hotel costs from roughly 25 to 50 euro per night.
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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.