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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 | 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.
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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.