Where to stay in Malaysia
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu.
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Kuala Lumpur
- First visit
Bukit Bintang
Shopping, street food on Jalan Alor, and the monorail.
Hotels in Bukit Bintang - First visit
KLCC
Under the Petronas Towers, with the park and the big malls.
Hotels in KLCC - Longer stay
Bangsar
Residential, with cafés, restaurants and the LRT.
Hotels in Bangsar
Hotels, homes and tours in Kuala Lumpurphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Bukit BintangKLCCBangsar
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Penang
- First visit
George Town
Shophouses, street art and hawker food within walking distance.
Hotels in George Town - Longer stay
Batu Ferringhi
Beach resorts on the north coast, with a night market.
Hotels in Batu Ferringhi
Hotels, homes and tours in Penangphotos and prices
Malacca
- First visit
Jonker Street
The old town, the river walk and the weekend night market.
Hotels in Jonker Street
Hotels, homes and tours in Malaccaphotos and prices
Cameron Highlands
- First visit
Tanah Rata
The main town: buses, restaurants and trailheads.
Hotels in Tanah Rata - Longer stay
Brinchang
Higher up, near the night market and the tea estates.
Hotels in Brinchang
Hotels, homes and tours in Cameron Highlandsphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Tanah RataBrinchang
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Langkawi
- First visit
Pantai Cenang
The main beach, with restaurants and the airport nearby.
Hotels in Pantai Cenang - Longer stay
Tanjung Rhu
Quiet northern beaches and resorts.
Hotels in Tanjung Rhu
Hotels, homes and tours in Langkawiphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Pantai CenangTanjung Rhu
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Kota Kinabalu
- First visit
City centre
The waterfront, the markets and boats to the islands.
Hotels in City centre - Longer stay
Tanjung Aru
A beach for sunsets, near the airport.
Hotels in Tanjung Aru
Hotels, homes and tours in Kota Kinabaluphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: City centreTanjung Aru
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