Budget
Hotel Petaling
No. 121-123 jl petaling. clean and cheap hostel along petaling street run by malaysian-chinese owners. â +60 3 2078 9971, fax:+60 3 2078 9863
The Original Backpacker's Travellers Inn
No-frills, budget accommodation close to Bukit Bintang and Chinatown. 5 min walk from the Pasar Seni train station. Dorms are basic, no sheets are supplied except for a pillow and a mattress cover. A/C is on 9PM-9AM only. Private rooms are small. Rooftop restaurant/bar for breakfast.
Heritage Hotel
Housed in KL's beautiful old railway station, one stop from KL Sentral). Backpacker packages from RM18 with breakfast. Varying standard of condition and cleanliness throughout, wifi in the lobby. Full hotel rooms start at RM60. Walk-in prices are around RM85
Le Village
Tingkat 1 banguan bsn 99a jln tun h.s. lee. two lots from the bangkok bank building, look for the tiny sign on the concrete pillar. located in a colonial 3 storey building near the puduraya bus station and pasar seni and masjid jamek lrt stations. great atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. rooms are spread out on 3 floors. lounge with tv on 2nd and 3rd levels. dorms for rm25, singles rm35, doubles/twins from rm35. internet available at nominal charge. you will have to leave your shoes at the staircase after you enter the metal gate. guests will be given a 6 digit number code to open the gate.
Hostel Travel Hub
Run by a friendly Sri Lankan family. Full A/C and breakfast included with free wifi and no curfews. Clean, very safe and basic.
Midrange
The 5 Elements Hotel
Boutique hotel inspired by traditional Wu Xing 五行 philosophy. Here, water, wood, fire, earth and metal set the theme.
Carcosa Seri Negara
A/C rooms and suites, all with TV, IDD with access to internet. Espresso coffee and tea making facilities. Private butler, private bar, and landscaped garden with outdoor seating. The Veranda Restaurant offers a modern interpretation of Malay cuisine.
Citin Hotel Masjid Jamek
New hotel near Little India. Rooms are simple and comfortable yet fun and trendy. A/C, 22" LCD TV, free wifi and ensuite bathroom. Cafe and room service though operating hours are limited.
Top end
Twin Tower View
2 bedroom apartment located in a condominium opposite PWTC train station. View across KL city centre. A/C, ceiling fans, wifi, swimming pool.
Maytower Hotel Serviced Apartments
No.7, jl. munshi abdullah. â +60 3 2692 9298, (http://www.maytower.com.my/). 179 and serviced apartments.
You will be able to find the cheapest beds in KL in this district, most in Chinatown. However, you tend to get what you pay for, and very cheapest rumah tumpangan guesthouses, mostly rented by the hour or used by foreign workers, are health and safety hazards that are best avoided. For more upscale accommodation, see Golden Triangle instead; and if you're looking for hotels around the KL Sentral station, see Brickfields.