Kuala Lumpur event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Petronas Towers, hawker streets and the Batu Caves, with the Sepang circuit next to the airport.
Events we cover in Kuala Lumpur
Arriving
KLIA (KUL) has the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral in 28 minutes. Sepang circuit is 10 minutes from the airport.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bukit Bintang | Street food and malls. |
| Mid-range | KLCC | Under the towers. |
| Splurge | Putrajaya and Sepang resorts | Closer to the circuit. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre
- Mid-range: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
- Splurge: The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Aquaria KLCC.
- KL Bird Park.
Rainy-day backups
- Islamic Arts Museum.
- Pavilion mall.
Free things to do
- KLCC Park fountains.
- Merdeka Square.
Getting around
- LRT, MRT and monorail; Grab is cheap. Afternoon storms are common.