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Petaling Street
If architecture and culture have been ticked off, and bargain-hunting is next on your list, make your way to the iconic Petaling Street, the city’s popular pedestrian area. This bargain shopping mecca is a stone’s throw from Merdeka Square and is easily accessible on foot.
Petaling Street is a veritable explosion of colour and noise where tourists and shrewd locals collide. The stalls that flank the main thoroughfare are bulging with counterfeit merchandise, from bootleg DVDs and fake designer goods to imitation jewellery and more. It’s always a good idea to poke your nose behind the main stalls to see what other hidden gems lurk in the walkways and back alleys – you never know what treasures you might discover! Haggling is the order of the day here and any bargain hunter worth their salt has the perfect opportunity to put their skills into practice. In fact, it’s expected, so don’t be shy.
Once you’ve had your fill of verbal wrestling, take a moment to sit back and observe the chaos of the crowds as they jostle and sway in a human wave.
If there is one thing Petaling Street has in spades, it's dozens of restaurants and stalls selling delectable cuisine. Noodle lovers will be spoilt for choice with the range of tasty dishes on offer here. Head over to any of the hawkers to sample some of the local favourites which include laksa, a spicy noodle soup, and the flavoursome and tender hokkien mee.
Traditional Chinese food and Cantonese style chee cheong fun always get a thumbs up but, if you really want to treat yourself, wriggle through the crowd to Sze Ngan Chye, right in the middle of the street. This stall has been trading here for over fifty years and the succulent roasted duck is the best you're ever likely to taste.
The energy here is electric, infectious and somewhat exhausting so, if it all becomes too much, it’s good to know that Petaling Street is within easy reach of far calmer tourist attractions such as the Moorish Jamek Mosque and Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
It's worth giving yourself plenty of time at Petaling Street. Below are some of the top things to do:
Would you like to make your visit a bit more special? A Small-Group KL Heritage Morning Tour with Tastings and a Kickstart Private Tour in Kuala Lumpur are both worth considering.
For more things to do, take a look at our Kuala Lumpur things to do page.
Guide to Exploring Petaling Street
Petaling Street Flight & Hotel Packages
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$433
The price now is SG$308 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$335
The price now is SG$254 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$273
The price now is SG$235 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$216
The price now is SG$191 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$165
The price now is SG$148 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$494
The price now is SG$444 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$305
The price now is SG$277 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$253
The price now is SG$230 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$317
The price now is SG$289 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$314
The price now is SG$286 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$285
The price now is SG$260 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Changi - Kuala Lumpur Intl.
SG$266
The price now is SG$243 per personFlight + Hotel
Top Petaling Street Hotel Deals
Per night/room
9 Aug-10 Aug
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of NU Sentral and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and Lake Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station is only a 2-minute walk and KL Sentral Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
13 Jul-14 Jul
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
This family-friendly Kuala Lumpur hotel is located in the shopping district, within a 10-minute walk of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Petronas Twin Towers and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Tower and Central Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Raja Chulan Station is 8 minutes by foot and KLCC Station is 11 minutes.
Per night/room
19 Jul-20 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur
This family-friendly Kuala Lumpur hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Ampang Park and Royal Thai Embassy. Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ampang Park Station is 8 minutes by foot and KLCC Station is 14 minutes.
Per night/room
13 Jul-14 Jul
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
Located in Tasik Perdana, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Mosque, Merdeka Square and Petaling Street. Central Market and Kuala Lumpur Bird Park are also within 15 minutes. Kuala Lumpur Station and Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
19 Jul-20 Jul
Melia Kuala Lumpur
Located in Bukit Bintang, this eco-friendly hotel is steps away from Low Yat Plaza and Berjaya Times Square. Jalan Alor and Changkat Bukit Bintang are also within 10 minutes. Imbi Station is only a 3-minute walk and Hang Tuah Station is 8 minutes.
Per night/room
17 Jul-18 Jul
Shangri-La Hotel - Kuala Lumpur
This family-friendly Kuala Lumpur hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Kuala Lumpur Tower, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Petronas Twin Towers. Suria KLCC Shopping Centre and Aquaria KLCC are also within 15 minutes. Bukit Nanas Station is only a 5-minute walk and Dang Wangi Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
13 Jul-14 Jul
Dorsett Kuala Lumpur
This family-friendly Kuala Lumpur hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Starhill Gallery, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Berjaya Times Square. Lot 10 Shopping Centre and Prince Court Medical Centre are also within 15 minutes. Bukit Bintang Station is 8 minutes by foot and Imbi Station is 11 minutes.
Per night/room
13 Jul-14 Jul
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Imbi, Kuala LumpurLocated in Golden Triangle, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Starhill Gallery, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. Lot 10 Shopping Centre and Prince Court Medical Centre are also within 15 minutes. Bukit Bintang Station is 8 minutes by foot and Imbi Station is 10 minutes.
Complete your Petaling Street Trip
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- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Holiday
- Genting Highlands Theme Park
- Pinnacle Sunway
- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Mines Wonderland
- Publika Shopping Mall
- Sunway Pyramid Mall
- The Mines Shopping Centre and Theme Park
- Fahrenheit 88 Shopping Mall
- Genting Skyway
- Lot 10 Shopping Centre
- Prince Court Medical Centre
- Putrajaya Wetlands Park
