Things to Do in City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

City Centre in Kuala Lumpur features Merdeka Square, the 1909 Masjid Jamek mosque, and the 1800s Sultan Abdul Samad Building. There are coffee shops, specialty stores, and south Indian restaurants like Dines Coffee and Minum Coffee.

  • Sultan Abdul Samad BuildingWorld Heritage Site
  • Merdeka SquarePlaza
  • Masjid JamekLandmark

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City Centre in Kuala Lumpur

Top things to do in City Centre

  • Sultan Abdul Samad Building

    Sultan Abdul Samad Building

    4.7 · 3.1k
    World Heritage Site

    Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell.

    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Merdeka Square

    Merdeka Square

    4.5 · 52.0k
    Plaza

    This landmark square has a 95m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Masjid Jamek

    Masjid Jamek

    4.6 · 10.8k
    Landmark

    Opened in 1909, this colourful, airy mosque once served as the main mosque in the city.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
  • Paper Adventures by Loka Made

    Paper Adventures by Loka Made

    4.9 · 3.8k
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Sneaky Surprise @Central Market

    Sneaky Surprise @Central Market

    5.0 · 167
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Crystal corner@suria klcc

    Crystal corner@suria klcc

    5.0 · 1.2k
    Gem Shop
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in City Centre

  • POKOK LaLaport

    POKOK LaLaport

    4.7 · 6.8k
    Coffee Shop· RM 20–40

    A cafe located in a rooftop garden, it offers various seating zones for groups or couples and serves desserts, coffee, and local Malay dishes like Nasi Lemak.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • DINES COFFEE

    DINES COFFEE

    5.0 · 295
    Café & Bakery· RM 1–20
    Mon–Wed
    10:30 AM – 8 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 6 PM
  • Minum Coffee • 迷浓咖啡 @ Traveller Ark Hotel

    Minum Coffee • 迷浓咖啡 @ Traveller Ark Hotel

    5.0 · 235
    Coffee Shop· RM 1–20
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Moody Coffee • Pudu

    Moody Coffee • Pudu

    4.9 · 301
    Coffee Shop· RM 1–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Healy Mac's Irish Bar & Restaurant • P. Ramlee

    Healy Mac's Irish Bar & Restaurant • P. Ramlee

    4.3 · 1.6k
    Irish Pub· RM 40–160

    An Irish bar and restaurant with multiple locations, offering a taste of Ireland to patrons.

  • Nellai Karupatti Coffee Lebuh Ampang

    Nellai Karupatti Coffee Lebuh Ampang

    4.8 · 249
    Coffee Shop· RM 1–20
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • O’Coffee Club Atelier @ Books Kinokuniya, KLCC

    O’Coffee Club Atelier @ Books Kinokuniya, KLCC

    4.7 · 341
    Café & Bakery· RM 20–40

    A retail location offering espresso machines, coffee brewing accessories, and wholesale coffee beans for home and commercial use.

  • Jeju Coffee

    Jeju Coffee

    4.7 · 232
    Coffee Shop· RM 1–20
  • Junior Kuppanna - Kuala Lumpur

    Junior Kuppanna - Kuala Lumpur

    4.5 · 3.2k
    South Indian· RM 20–40

    A casual dining experience with over 40 restaurants, serving authentic Kongu cuisine and multi-cuisine dishes for the entire family.

  • Famous Fried Rice (Ray Power Corner)

    Famous Fried Rice (Ray Power Corner)

    4.7 · 706
    Malaysian· RM 20–40
    Mon–Tue
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 12 AM

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Map of City Centre with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Sultan Abdul Samad Building
  2. 2Merdeka Square
  3. 3Masjid Jamek
  4. 4Paper Adventures by Loka Made
  5. 5Sneaky Surprise @Central Market
  6. 6POKOK LaLaport
  7. 7Crystal corner@suria klcc
  8. 8DINES COFFEE
  9. 9Minum Coffee • 迷浓咖啡 @ Traveller Ark Hotel
  10. 10Moody Coffee • Pudu

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