December in Kuala Lumpur
KLCC is the easiest first base: the Petronas Towers, a large park, malls and modern hotels, with clean streets and fast rail links. Bukit Bintang is for food, shopping and nightlife, with Jalan Alor's hawker stalls and the best concentration of bars and restaurants. Chinatown and the Merdeka area are the budget and heritage choice, with shophouses, temples and street food, at the cost of a grittier and quieter night-time streetscape. The three are close enough to change between by train or a short Grab ride.
Month guide
We are still mapping this month in detail. The city guide below covers the bases year-round.
Where to stay in December
The same areas, with the trade-offs that matter when you are booking for this time of year.
- 01$60–$450
KLCC
Towers, park, malls and the calmest version of central Kuala Lumpur.
3–4 nightsRead the guide - 02$25–$450
Bukit Bintang
Neon, street food and the busiest pavements in the city.
3–4 nightsRead the guide - 03$15–$300
Chinatown & Merdeka
Shophouses, temples, market stalls and the old heart of the city.
2–4 nightsRead the guide
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