The Best Hotels Closest to Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur for 2026

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A rooftop bar with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the city skyline including a tower.

A modern bar area with a check-in/out sign, bar stools, and a dartboard.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, leather chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books and toys.

A modern bar area with seating and a bar counter.

1. Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Louisa

￥8,512

￥10,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A bar area with a curved counter, green upholstered chairs, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking a city skyline.

A rooftop bar with a city skyline view, including a prominent tower and a hotel.

2. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Chinatown, 1 km from Merdeka Square

Klaus

￥14,285

￥15,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a wicker basket, and a view through a large window.

A dining area with a large mirror, wooden chairs, a table, and a vase with flowers.

A brick wall with a potted plant in front.

A patio with two wicker chairs, a black planter with plants, and a brick wall.

3. Tian Jing Hotel

Chinatown, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Pippa

￥9,914

￥12,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A tall, illuminated skyscraper with a unique design, surrounded by a busy street with pedestrians and vehicles.

A small table with a remote control, a notebook, a pen, two bottles, a tissue box, a teapot, a lamp, and a power outlet.

4. Yu Hotel Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.9 km from Merdeka Square

Kamil

￥6,538

￥7,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A traditional Chinese building with a yellow facade, blue doors, and red lanterns.

A modern waiting area with tiered seating and large windows overlooking an outdoor space with plants and a building in the background.

A modern interior with a large potted plant on a wooden table, two grey chairs, and a window with red curtains.

A reception area with a 'Traveller Arte' sign, a wicker chair, a cushioned sofa, and large potted plants.

5. Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Ayushi

￥3,356

￥4,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a bar counter, and a city view.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a central island with a pot and plates, and a variety of food items displayed on shelves and counters.

A lobby with modern decor, including a large vase and two chairs with potted plants.

A modern lounge with a view of the city skyline, featuring hexagonal patterned flooring, wicker furniture, and green vertical gardens.

6. Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

Medan Tuanku, 0.9 km from Merdeka Square

Maria

￥8,267

￥9,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A long, narrow hallway with brick walls and wooden doors, leading to a bright exit.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a phone, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with a brick wall on one side and a wooden door leading to an elevator.

7. Ahyu Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Darwin

￥2,868

￥3,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Santa's Paradise."

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and a brick wall. There are lounge chairs and a sun umbrella.

A hotel lobby with a brick facade, large glass doors, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

8. Santa Grand Classic Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

David

￥6,016

￥6,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern interior with a brick wall, framed photos, a sofa, and a dining area.

Two wicker chairs with a checkered floor pattern in the background.

A balcony with chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern building.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and three wall-mounted picture frames.

9. 1000 Miles

Medan Tuanku, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Chad

￥3,279

￥3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A reception area with a curved desk, several chairs, and a wall with a 'Space Hotel' sign.

A room with a mural of astronauts and space elements, a white table with a laptop, and a VR headset on a table.

Rows of black bar stools with a ceiling featuring a geometric pattern and space-themed murals.

A hallway with a blue-lit wall and a sign reading "Black hole".

10. Space Hotel

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Benjamin

￥3,479

￥4,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern kitchen with a central island, a neon sign, and a wheelchair-accessible design.

A balcony with a city view, modern chairs, and a mural.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a weight rack.

A modern reception area with a colorful mural, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with a grid pattern.

11. lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

Medan Tuanku, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

sarah

￥6,349

￥7,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a glass ceiling structure.

A man in a white shirt conducting a temperature check on another man in a blue shirt at a hotel reception area with a sign reading "BIGM HOTEL".

A hotel with a McDonald's restaurant on the ground floor.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and plants.

12. BIG M Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

KAI YIN

￥3,392

￥4,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

13. Cojoy Hotel Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Shivram

￥8,164

￥9,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-level building with balconies.

A spacious dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, flanked by tall columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a rooftop terrace.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark blue sofa, a leather armchair, a round coffee table, and a floor lamp.

14. Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Stacey Lynn

￥19,114

￥21,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a television.

A brick building with three windows, each with a wooden frame.

A botanical garden with a pond, boats, and a building with a red roof.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

15. The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Maxime

￥2,586

￥3,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

16. Lotus Family Hotel, Masjid India

Medan Tuanku, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Faunizan

￥2,663

￥2,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, including a prominent building with a grid-like facade and another with a curved design.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, and a nightstand.

A hotel reception area with a black sofa, a reception desk with a colorful floral design, and a hallway leading to the rooms.

A hotel with a UOB sign, outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

17. Hotel A-One

Chinatown, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Pawel

￥2,914

￥3,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hotel reception area with marble counters, modern chandeliers, and a seating area with orange chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and a projector screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

18. M Palace Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Yunmi

￥4,393

￥5,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, including a prominent tower with a spire.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pavilion, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and balconies.

A hotel reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a sign for 'Suasana Suites Reception'.

19. Sunday Hotel Near Petronas Twin Tower (Formerly Suasana Suites)

Bukit Bintang, 1 km from Merdeka Square

Yin Min

￥7,794

￥8,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel reception desk with a sign indicating a 24-hour front desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign for the Central City Hotel.

A hotel hallway with doors numbered 105-110 and 110-1104, a table with an iron, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

20. Central City Hotel at Chintatown

Bukit Bintang, 0.8 km from Merdeka Square

Prakash

￥2,640

￥3,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown	9.4 Exceptional 674 reviews	View
Tian Jing Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Yu Hotel Chinatown	9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews	View
Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks	9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews	View

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

8/10 Good

"Located opposite the main railway station made it easy to navigate around KL and places further afield. The hotel’s pool is a great area however it was disappointingly unkempt, the staff obviously lazy."

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

Aloft by Marriott Kuala Lumpur Sentral

10/10 Excellent

"They have parking located adjacent to the entrance and VIP parking available options. Upon entrance they have a water station for visitors and popcorn. A playarea for small children as you checking to entertain them. A grab and go area to purchase items from. The staff guided our family with a map of the area and places to visit. There is a shopping mall area across from ALoft. The pool and bar are on the rooftop with amazing views. The breakfast buffet is very sorted and has something to eat for everyone. Ice is avaliable upon request."

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

10/10 Excellent

"It’s near to a train station. Very convenient."

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

10/10 Excellent

"Delicious food, staff vey kind and helpful, clean room"

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

10/10 Excellent

"Everything’s good and wonderful. As the mall has not fully open, walking to the MRT station isn’t that convenient."

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was just simple fare. Nothing to rave about. Gym was small. Otherwise the whole place looks nice. The room was comfortable."

Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"Everything is good but the only problem was the room very small."

Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

8/10 Good

"Great size bedroom plenty of space. Pleasant lobby and great little cafe in there. Great location for main areas/attractions and monorail. Breakfast could be better, hot food never hot not even lukewarm. Good roof top bar and swimming pool."

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

A night view of Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers with a colorful fountain in the foreground.

Jamek Mosque

8.2/10 (133 reviews)

Admire the domes, minarets and elaborate archways of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest mosque.

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A detailed model of a densely packed cityscape with various skyscrapers and a prominent tower.

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kuala Lumpur City Gallery during your travels in Kuala Lumpur. Wander the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

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A street with cars and motorcycles, a mosque with a large dome, and a tall building in the background.

National Textiles Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Textiles Museum during your travels in Kuala Lumpur. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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DBKL City Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at DBKL City Theatre during your stay in Kuala Lumpur. Wander the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

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St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kuala Lumpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Malaysia Heritage Walk

Enjoy an outing to Malaysia Heritage Walk during your stay in Kuala Lumpur. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Masjid India

10.0/10 (1 review)

Masjid India is just one of the places to see in Kuala Lumpur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the Chinatown and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.

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Dayabumi Complex

After visiting Dayabumi Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kuala Lumpur. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merdeka Square?

Merdeka Square is located in a vibrant area of Kuala Lumpur known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 888 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Merdeka Square?

Adjacent to Merdeka Square, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur and Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur.

How many hotels are there close to Merdeka Square?

Expedia has 888 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merdeka Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merdeka Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Merdeka Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merdeka Square?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Merdeka Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Merdeka Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Petrosains Science Discovery Centre, National Textiles Museum, or Bank Negara Money Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Kottu Malai Pillayar Temple, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and National Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at DBKL City Theatre, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, and Sutra Dance Theatre.

How can I get to Merdeka Square?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Merdeka Square is simple. You can access metro transit at Raja Chulan Station, Bukit Nanas Station, and Bukit Bintang Station. If you're taking a train into town, Kuala Lumpur Masjid Jamek Station and Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station are the closest stations to Golden Triangle.

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Our top choices for Merdeka Square hotels

1. Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

2. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

3. Tian Jing Hotel

4. Yu Hotel Chinatown

5. Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks

6. Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

7. Ahyu Hotel

8. Santa Grand Classic Chinatown

9. 1000 Miles

10. Space Hotel

11. lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

12. BIG M Hotel

13. Cojoy Hotel Chinatown

14. Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

15. The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

16. Lotus Family Hotel, Masjid India

17. Hotel A-One

18. M Palace Hotel

19. Sunday Hotel Near Petronas Twin Tower (Formerly Suasana Suites)

20. Central City Hotel at Chintatown

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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Aloft by Marriott Kuala Lumpur Sentral

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre by IHG

Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

Other attractions near Merdeka Square

Jamek Mosque

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

National Textiles Museum

DBKL City Theatre

St. Mary's Cathedral

Malaysia Heritage Walk

Masjid India

Dayabumi Complex

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