Sitting in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang or better known as one of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur is famous for its big malls. Hence, becoming a shopping hub for every shopaholic around the world. However, there is more to this place than meets the eye. It is also full of places and activities where you can spend time with yourself or family and friends. Here’s a comprehensive list of the 10 best places to visit in Bukit Bintang and its neighbourhoods.
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- 1. Hearty local breakfast at the Capitol Cafe
- 2. Explore the wonders of the Zhongshan Building
- 3. Spend a day at the art museum Ur-Mu
- 4. Tranquillize the mind at Banyan Tree Spa on the 53rd floor of Banyan Tree KL
- 5. Get a soul-satisfying full-body massage with Siam BodyWorks
- 6. Dinner in the sky with Atmosphere 360
- 7. 1920’s staycation vibes with Anggun Boutique Hotel and Spa
- 8. Experience a night at the trendy Wolo Hotel
- 9. Celebrate your life loud with Pisco Bar
- 10. Sip on a tea-infused cocktail at Sin Chew Kee Cold Drink Store
- Bonus: Drink at an award-winning Bar Trigona
1. Hearty local breakfast at the Capitol Cafe
Photo by Capitol Cafe via Facebook
Located 4 minutes away from Pavillion Bukit Bintang, it is considered one of the best hidden places in the city centre hub. With the ageless old-school Kopitiam ambience, elevated by the marble tables and checkered tiles, Capitol Cafe has become an attraction for locals and visitors alike.
Known for its Signature Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng and Hainanese Chicken Rice, Capitol Cafe also serves some of the best Kopitiam meals such as Roti Goyang, Roti Bakar, and many more. Various selections on the menu guarantee you to have breakfast like a king.
Photo by Capitol Cafe via Facebook
📍 46, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 7am - 4.30pm
2. Explore the wonders of the Zhongshan Building
Photo by Zhongshan Building via Facebook
This newly restored building from the 1950s is home to a successful urban rejuvenation project. It involves a tight group of local artists, researchers, designers, artisans, musicians, and more.
Spearheaded by local art consultants Liza Ho and Snow Ng populate the space with creative businesses and private studios, symbolizing the building as a creative hub. This place houses multiple amazing shops such as PiuPiuPiu cafe which serves great coffee and Tommy Le Baker for fresh loaves lovers.
Not only full of Insta-worthy spots, Zhongshan Building also offers a long list of interesting things to do such as art exhibitions and workshops. Do not forget to also visit several in-house bookstores such as Balai Buku Raya, and Rumah Attap Library & Collective each with its own uniqueness. Imagine spending some quality time listening to good music with Fono and Tandang Records Store, getting into the art world, and having some retail therapy at Ana Tomy, INKAA, and more.
Photo by Zhongshan Building via Facebook
📍Jalan Kampung Attap, 80 - 84, Jalan Rotan, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 8am - 9pm
3. Spend a day at the art museum Ur-Mu
Photo by Ur-Mu via Facebook
Nestled in the middle of a quaint residential street, Ur-Mu Museum opened its door in early 2002. It is the first of its kind to house a private contemporary art collection. Located just a 5-min walk from MRT Bukit Bintang, the art museum features 10 themed gallery spaces such as Sens-Asia, Kampung Kita, Raksasa, Superheroes, and more.
Moreover, it is also equipped with a roof-top sculpture garden and a Balinese garden that just blends in with the fantastic view of Kuala Lumpur skylines.
Photo by Ur-Mu via Facebook
📍3, Jalan Bedara, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 8.30pm
4. Tranquillize the mind at Banyan Tree Spa on the 53rd floor of Banyan Tree KL
Photo by Destination via official website
Located in the heart of the city, Banyan Tree Spa services are a blend of ancient health and beauty practices, passed down from generation to generation. Top it up with the breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur city centre from the 53rd floor of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur hotel.
Visiting a spa is the new norm when it comes to relaxation and rejuvenation. Banyan Tree Spa offers exactly that for people who want to destress after grinding through a long week at work. They offer a variety of packages from facial and scrub treatments to full body massages that will freshen your body and some people might say your soul too.
Photo by Banyan Tree Spa via Facebook
📍 2, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 10am - 10pm
5. Get a soul-satisfying full-body massage with Siam BodyWorks
Photo by Siam BodyWorks via Facebook
Let’s say luxury spa is not your thing. You’re a more down-to-earth kind of person and prefer something simple like a full-body massage with affordable yet excellent service. Given being in Bukit Bintang you do not know where is the best massage parlour in town.
We suggest Siam BodyWorks, located just inside Hap Seng Tower along Jalan P. Ramlee. Consider being one of the best massage parlours in town with more than 8 years of experience, they offer a range of quality treatments from facials to full body massages with affordable prices.
Photo by Siam BodyWorks via Facebook
📍Lot 1-4, 1st Floor, The Podium, Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday to Sunday: 10am - 10pm
6. Dinner in the sky with Atmosphere 360
Photo by pexels via official website
Picture having a date 282 meters above ground level with an exclusive view of the Kuala Lumpur nightlife view whilst enjoying succulent meals with your loved ones. Located inside the infamous KL Tower, Atmosphere 360 restaurant can give you all that and more.
Furnished with a space-ship-like ambience accompany by a magnificent view and delicious culinary experience, the restaurant caters to lunch, hi-tea, and dinner buffets showcasing a mix of local cuisines as well as international cuisines.
With FunNow, customers not only get a free mocktail worth RM 36 per person, they also are able to enjoy the buffets at a discounted rate.
Photo by Atmosphere 360 via Facebook
📍TH02, Menara Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Puncak, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
7. 1920’s staycation vibes with Anggun Boutique Hotel and Spa
Photo by Anggun Boutique Hotel & Spa via Facebook
We always assumed that staying in the middle of the city would be expensive. Options are we would stay at some sketchy alley in a god knows where the hotel is. Believe it or not, hotels in the city centre do come in cheap yet quality too.
Take Anggun Boutique Hotel and Spa for an example. A 4-min walk from Jalan Alor, the hotel is a combination of great location and beautiful ambience. The hotel's historical chronicle plays a vital role in its decorative composition, as it furnished itself with 1920s amenities.
Furthermore, the in-house spa, Alam Beauty and Wellness offer a variety of massage packages from traditional Thai massage to herbal detoxification treatment which brings countless benefits to the body. Moreover, the local Bird Nest cafe & bar provides private event packages that can fit up to 50 people at a time.
Anggun Boutique Hotel and Spa can be considered a one-stop centre for a person looking to recharge with beauty and wellness treatment or reconnect in a secluded setting with family and friends.
Photo by Anggun Boutique Hotel & Spa via Facebook
📍9, Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 24-hour service
8. Experience a night at the trendy Wolo Hotel
Photo by WOLO Hotel via Facebook
Smack in the heart of the shopping district, Wolo Hotel is quickly making its name as a hotel to stay in for locals and tourists alike. Literally a short walk away to Bukit Bintang’s happening spots, cultural attractions, and retail havens such as Pavillion Kuala Lumpur.
Great location aside, the main feature that is unique to this hotel is the theme-designed room that caters to the customers mood. The rooms are classified under 4 different names that are Copper, Gold, Platinum (each room is designed by the colour of the metal they are named after), and Wolo suite. Equipped with its own F&B outlets of its own, guests don’t have to worry about travelling far to have a quick bite to eat.
Photo by WOLO Hotel via Facebook
📍Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Monday - Sunday: 24-hour service
9. Celebrate your life loud with Pisco Bar
photo by Pisco Bar via Facebook
Located around 3-min walk from Changkat Road, Pisco Bar is known for its Peruvian menu and Spanish tapas. The bar has created an eclectic atmosphere that attracts expats and locals for social gatherings, live performances, and more.
The must-try cocktail menu crafted by co-owner Leonie Tan, features high-quality ingredients, good liquor, freshly squeezed juices, and homemade bitters and infusions. Some of the top drinks designed are Jalapeno Pisco Sour, Nice and Sloe, and Salter Coconut Expresso.
Check out the vibe yourself now and be seduced by the great vibe, wholesome food, and well-loved cocktails this place has to offer. In case you’ve had a bit to drink and are worried about driving home late at night, here’s a place to crash for the night. The Mesui Hotel Bukit Bintang is just right around the corner offering up to 65% off on overnight deals when you book exclusively via FunNow.
photos are by Pisco Bar via Facebook (left and top right) and vkeong via the official website (bottom right)
📍29, Jln Mesui, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm - 1am
Friday - Sunday: 5pm - 2am
10. Sip on a tea-infused cocktail at Sin Chew Kee Cold Drink Store
Photo by Sin Chew Kee Cold Drinks via Facebook
Want to drink tea and cocktails at the same time? It’s not an impossible task anymore. Introducing Sin Chew Kee Cold Drink Store, the first tea cocktail bar in Malaysia featuring creative tea and herb-infused cocktails.
The menu is divided into 5 categories which are tea highball, tea signature, tea classic, fruit wine series, and non-tea series. One of the famous drinks is called Ba Zhen Tea, if you are looking for something light, and easy to drink, have a taste of their Mango Pineapple, Dragon Fruit Mango, or Jasmine Green Apple from the Fruit Wine Series and pair those drinks with one of their in-house meal.
Photo by Sin Chew Kee Cold Drinks via Facebook
📍8, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Wednesday - Monday: 5pm - 1am
Bonus: Drink at an award-winning Bar Trigona
Photo by Bar Trigona via Facebook
Finally, a bonus location is a bar that received numerous awards in the past and present. Located inside Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bar Trigona recently made it into Asia's Top 50 Bar 2022 by securing 29th place this year, Bar Trigona has been achieving rather fantastic results over the past years as well.
Known for their signature cocktails series called ‘Herb Garden in Your Glass’ focuses on indigenous and sustainable ingredients. In order to develop a complex and authentic menu, they derive their aspiration from the local terroir, the farmers, and their produce.
With that, they have developed several genuine cocktail series among which is called Serenity, a strong and refreshing drink with a hint of spiciness due to the lemongrass. Hi-Tea is a pandan-infused vodka that gives you a fruity yet refreshing flavour that you can have any time of the day. Check it out when you’re at Bar Trigona.
Photo by Bar Trigona via Facebook
📍145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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⏰ Tuesday - Sunday: 5pm - 12am
The places listed here are just some we recommend you to visit. Take this guide on your exploration of Bukit Bintang. Eat breakfast at the infamous Capitol Cafe or have dinner at Atmosphere 360 which will let you see the city of KL while you're there. Get energised at the luxurious Banyan Tree Spa and end your day in the vibrant atmosphere of Pisco Bar.
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