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 seating and a bar counter.

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

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with couches and chairs.

1. Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Ryotaro

￥7,705

￥9,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

2. Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Stacey Lynn

￥22,326

￥24,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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 high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign at the top.

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

3. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

Chinatown, 1 km from Merdeka Square

Gabriela

￥13,822

￥15,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

4. Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks

Chinatown, 0.6 km from Merdeka Square

Richard

￥3,930

￥4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with large windows and doors.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen visible in the background.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring a cityscape view in the background.

5. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

Tasik Perdana, 1 km from Merdeka Square

CHEE MEN

￥14,906

￥17,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

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

6. Ahyu Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Lisa

￥3,139

￥4,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern lobby with glass partitions, black cushioned seating, and hanging pendant lights.

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.

7. Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

Medan Tuanku, 0.9 km from Merdeka Square

Wing

￥8,884

￥9,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A multi-story building with a prominent blue skyscraper in the background.

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

8. Yu Hotel Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.9 km from Merdeka Square

Kamil

￥6,962

￥7,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A brick wall with a potted plant in front.

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

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

9. Tian Jing Hotel

Chinatown, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Pippa

￥11,992

￥14,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

A modern hallway with a reflective wall and a blue light pattern on the right.

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

10. Space Hotel

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Benjamin

￥3,085

￥3,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

11. lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

Medan Tuanku, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Su Ming

￥6,195

￥7,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

12. 1000 Miles

Medan Tuanku, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Chad

￥3,412

￥4,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A brick wall with the text "SANTA GRAND" and "Clubs" indicating a club or lounge area.

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

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

13. Santa Grand Classic Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.4 km from Merdeka Square

Lorna

￥6,487

￥7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

14. Lotus Family Hotel, Masjid India

Medan Tuanku, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

Faunizan

￥2,596

￥2,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The entrance to the Canary Hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a sign with the hotel's name.

A nighttime cityscape with prominent skyscrapers, including two tall, illuminated towers.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a kettle, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting on the wall.

15. Canary Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Ellie

￥2,890

￥3,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted phone, and a small table.

A reception desk with a sign above it, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a door to the right.

16. Cojoy Hotel Chinatown

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Shivram

￥11,199

￥12,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in shelf unit, and a Christmas tree.

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.

17. BIG M Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.3 km from Merdeka Square

KAI YIN

￥3,839

￥4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL TRANSIT' sign, featuring a multi-story structure with large windows and a flat facade.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a modern elevator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a city view.

A buffet setup with various food items including salads and a bowl of mixed fruits.

18. Hotel Transit Kuala Lumpur

Golden Triangle, 0.9 km from Merdeka Square

DANISH

￥3,929

￥4,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

The exterior of the MPALACE HOTEL with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and potted plants.

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

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

19. M Palace Hotel

Medan Tuanku, 0.7 km from Merdeka Square

Mayur

￥4,261

￥5,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern building with the sign "PACIFIC WISMA FUI CHU" and a tall skyscraper in the background.

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

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

20. The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Chinatown, 0.5 km from Merdeka Square

Maxime

￥2,868

￥3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Merdeka Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 118 reviews	View
Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels	9.8 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown	9.4 Exceptional 693 reviews	View
Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Ahyu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good staff and supportive staff"

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

8/10 Good

"Well located, but the hotel needs some renovations for example the bar needs some work done. They barely can host 80 people."

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

8/10 Good

"Wrote a great review but Expedia rejected it twice and couldn't be bothered to edit it again - thumbs down to Expedia Great hotel!"

Aloft by Marriott Kuala Lumpur Sentral

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience. The breakfast was awesome, probably the best I have experienced. The staff were efficient. Rooms showing there age but very comfortable The location is quite special with the mall and Sentral station KLIA. I would recommend."

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful and serene hotel! Perfect for a three-night stopover on the way to Europe. Location in Chinatown was excellent, and everything was so gorgeous. The pool area is lovely and the restaurants are great. Breakfast, which is included in the room rate, was generous and delicious. Highly recommended. Would absolutely book again."

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room helpful staff great location near public transport"

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

8/10 Good

"No Steam room no sauna no hot tub no jacuzzi how's that a spa I was an electrician for 50 years and did find something very dangerous in my room which I showed a photo of to staff and I don't think they appreciated how bad it was.I think I should try and contact head of safety this was dangerous"

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 display of illuminated skyscraper models in a museum.

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 897 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 Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre and Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur.

How many hotels are there close to Merdeka Square?

Expedia has 897 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 Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kottu Malai Pillayar Temple, and National Palace to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Petronas Philharmonic Hall, DBKL City Theatre, 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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1. Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown

2. Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

3. Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

4. Traveller Ark Hotel & Bunks

5. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

6. Ahyu Hotel

7. Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur

8. Yu Hotel Chinatown

9. Tian Jing Hotel

10. Space Hotel

11. lyf Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

12. 1000 Miles

13. Santa Grand Classic Chinatown

14. Lotus Family Hotel, Masjid India

15. Canary Hotel

16. Cojoy Hotel Chinatown

17. BIG M Hotel

18. Hotel Transit Kuala Lumpur

19. M Palace Hotel

20. The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

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Top Merdeka Square Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Ahyu Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre by IHG

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Aloft by Marriott Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels

Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

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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