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Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, 50050, Malaysia
+60 3 2696 6135
#33 of 367 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Visitors will love this distinctive landmark in KL, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Moorish in design, this building, completed in 1897, was formerly the seat of the British colonial government. Perhaps the most photographed building in the city, it features a 40-meter clock tower affectionately dubbed "Big Ben", topped with a golden dome and flanked on both sides by two domed towers. During state occasions, colored lights twinkle in the arches, making it look like a scene from an Arabian Nights' tale.

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  • Hostel Red Dragon
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    No83, Pertaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50000 Malaysia
    Average price: $5.97
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #10 of 92
  • Hotel Chinatown 2
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    72 Jalan Petaling City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $13.42
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #17 of 92
  • Garden City Hotel
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    214 Jalan Bunus, Off Jalan Masjid India Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, WP 50100 Malaysia
    Average price: $12.69
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #7 of 92
  • Swiss Inn Hotel
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    62 Jalan Sultan City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $19.90
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #16 of 92
  • Backpacker Travellers Inn
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    60 Jalan Sultan City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $7.17
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #16 of 92
  • Backpackers Travellers Inn
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    60 Jalan Sultan City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $3.28
    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #12 of 92
  • Citin Hotel Pudu
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    36 Jalan Pudu City Centre, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $21.00
    Distance 0.5 miles away
    Popularity #6 of 92
  • The Heritage Station Hotel
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    Bangunan Stesen Keretapi, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Kuala Lumpur, 50050 Malaysia
    Average price: $10.45
    Distance 0.6 miles away
    Popularity #12 of 92
  • Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon
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    8 Jalan Bukit Ceylon Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Average price: $107.48
    Distance 0.6 miles away
    Popularity #96 of 92
  • Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
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    JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL, KUALA LUMPUR MY 50250 Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Malaysia
    Average price: $78.53
    Distance 0.7 miles away
    Popularity #25 of 92
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  • Sultan Abdul Samad Building
    Attractions

    Visitors will love this distinctive landmark in KL, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Moorish in design, this building, completed in 1897,...

    Popularity #33 of 367
  • Merdeka Square
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    The Dataran Merdeka, or Merdeka Sqaure was once a focal point and cricket pitch for the British colonial presence in Malaysia. The struct...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #19 of 367
  • Marsden Law Book
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    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #279 of 367
  • Pucuk Rebung Museum Gallery
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    Pucuk Rebung Museum Gallery houses an extensive collection of Malaysian art and artifacts with special focus on the old Malay work, inclu...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #227 of 367
  • Masjid India
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    It began as a wood hut in 1863, now it is an imposing three-storey building with a capacity of 3,500 people. The mosque, built in the sou...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #116 of 367
  • American Chili's Grill & Bar
    Attractions

    Popular among expatriates and professional crowds, American Chili's Grill & Bar is usually well patronized, especially on weekends. A sol...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #114 of 367
  • Kapitan's Club Restaurant and Bar (The)
    Attractions

    Walk down memory lane when you dine in this old Chinese mansion. This airy restaurant, Kapitan's Club Restaurant and Bar 

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #202 of 367
  • Maybank Numismatic Museum
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    Located on the first floor of the Menara Maybank, this museum houses an impressive collection of numismatic items, notably coins and note...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #230 of 367
  • Petaling Street
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    Chinatown's Petaling Street is one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular tourist destinations. In the evenings, part of the road is closed to tr...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #3 of 367

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    Fee & Cal Fee & Cal said

    … back to Chinatown for the Petaling Street night market.... HANDBAG HEAVEN!!!!  Cal nearly needed… continue reading »

  • Jalan Masjid India
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    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #76 of 367
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  • Ginger Restaurant
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    This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine, ranging from Nyonya (a blend of Chinese and Malay) to Thai food. The dining sets of old fas...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #40 of 97
  • California Pizza Kitchen
    Restaurants

    This chic restaurant specializes in pizzas with a difference. An open kitchen allows you to see the chef in action preparing your meal. T...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #38 of 97
  • Villa Danieli
    Restaurants

    Villa Danieli is housed within Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, with facilities including a cocktail lounge and a sepa...

    Distance 0.8 miles away
    Popularity #34 of 97
  • Celestial Court
    Restaurants

    A stylish place to luxuriate and give in to the temptation of indulgent offerings. Stepping into this restaurant is like finding yourself...

    Distance 0.8 miles away
    Popularity #87 of 97
  • TGI Friday's
    Restaurants

    TGI Friday's is about the same anywhere in the world. Cheerful and fun with a team of brightly dressed staff wearing badges and other acc...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #6 of 97

     Real Travelers who've been here

    Jonny A Jonny A said

    … to the hotel where we had a sing along to one of the groups guitars! the following night went to TGI fridays… continue reading »

  • Lafite
    Restaurants

    Lafite is a comfortable and cozy place to dine. Having been renovated, a classical ambiance is created, with glittering chandeliers, tall...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #10 of 97
  • Shang Palace
    Restaurants

    Shang Palace is located within the classy Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, right in the heart of the city. The color th...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #103 of 97
  • Zipangu
    Restaurants

    This fine restaurant has been listed in Malaysia's Best Restaurant guidebook each year since 1994. Truly elegant, this Japanese-style est...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #52 of 97
  • Nipah Coffeeshop
    Restaurants

    If the pangs of hunger strike unexpectedly, the Nipah Coffeeshop is the ideal pit stop. The spacious coffee-shop has an understated elega...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #80 of 97
  • Super Noodle House
    Restaurants

    Located at the entrance of the busy Sungei Wang Plaza is this equally busy restaurant, which is a haven for diners. T...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #66 of 97
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