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title: "Chinatown vs KLCC: where to stay in Kuala Lumpur?"
description: "Chinatown vs KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, compared on 93 and 237 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/chinatown-vs-klcc/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-01
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# Chinatown or KLCC: where to stay in Kuala Lumpur?

Both are popular bases in Kuala Lumpur. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 93 hotels in Chinatown and 237 in KLCC.

| In short ·  | [Chinatown](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/chinatown/) | [KLCC](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/klcc/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 93 | 237 |
| Typical night (year average) | €28 | €76 |
| Average guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 15% | 30% |
| 5-star hotels | 2 | 26 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 66 | 2 |
| Median distance to the centre | 1.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Average location score | 9.3 | 8.4 |

## In short

-   Hotels in KLCC rate higher: 8.5 on average against 8.1 in Chinatown.
-   KLCC has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (30% vs 15%).
-   KLCC has more hotels to choose from (237 vs 93).
-   For a 5-star stay, KLCC has 26 hotels against 2 in Chinatown.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Chinatown has more options: 66 vs 2.
-   The typical hotel in Chinatown is closer to the city centre (1.0 km vs 2.3 km).
-   Hotels in Chinatown are cheaper: a typical night costs about €28 across the year, against €76 in KLCC.
-   The two areas are about 2.3 km apart.

## Best-rated in Chinatown

[Top-rated of 93 hotels in Chinatown](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/chinatown/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Kampung Attap

### [Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/park-hyatt-kuala-lumpur-kuala-lumpur/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool

9.5 **Exceptional** 288 reviews 590 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★★★ Kampung Attap

### [Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/else-kuala-lumpur-a-member-of-design-hotels-kuala-lumpur/)

-   Swimming pool
-   Gym

9.4 **Exceptional** 1,282 reviews 1.1 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Kampung Attap

### [Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moxy-kuala-lumpur-chinatown-kuala-lumpur/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Swimming pool

9.4 **Exceptional** 426 reviews 1.3 km

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ Kampung Attap

### [Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/four-points-by-sheraton-kuala-lumpur-chinatown-kuala-lumpur/)

9.3 **Exceptional** 3,568 reviews 770 m

## Best-rated in KLCC

[Top-rated of 237 hotels in KLCC](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/klcc/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Kampung Cendana

### [The RuMa Hotel and Residences](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ruma-hotel-and-residences-kuala-lumpur/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.5 **Exceptional** 4,993 reviews 2.0 km

 #2

Apartment Kampung Cendana

### [188 Suites KLCC by Luxe Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/188-suites-klcc-by-luxe-residence-kuala-lumpur/)

9.5 **Exceptional** 304 reviews 2.4 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★★ Kampung Cendana

### [Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/four-points-by-sheraton-kuala-lumpur-city-centre-kuala-lumpur/)

9.4 **Exceptional** 4,422 reviews 2.2 km

 #4

Apartment Kampung Cendana

### [Soho Suites KLCC by Leala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/soho-suites-klcc-by-leala-kuala-lumpur/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Gym

9.4 **Exceptional** 1,570 reviews 1.9 km

## More area match-ups in Kuala Lumpur

-   [Bukit Bintang vs KLCC](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/bukit-bintang-vs-klcc/)
-   [Bukit Bintang vs Chinatown](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/bukit-bintang-vs-chinatown/)

## FAQ: Chinatown vs KLCC

### Which has better-rated hotels, Chinatown or KLCC?

KLCC: its 237 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 8.1 for the 93 hotels in Chinatown.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Chinatown or KLCC?

Chinatown. Its typical hotel night averages about €28 over the year; in KLCC it is about €76. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/area/chinatown-vs-klcc/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/