Where to stay
Hotels in Petaling Jaya
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Hotel 99 - Sri Petaling @ Bukit Jalil
No. 8-1&2 Jalan Radin Bagus 3 Bandar Baru Sri Petaling | Petaling Jaya, 57000, MY
Swing & Pillows @ The Earth Bukit Jalil
Jln Jalil 1 The Earth @ Bukit Jalil N3 Boutique Hotel Bukit Jalil | Petaling Jaya, 57000, MY
Homestay Ampang Farah
21 Jalan Bukit Indah 2/3 Taman Bukit Indah Ampang | Petaling Jaya, 68000, MY
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Malay and English and Mandarin and Tamil
Local currency
MYR
(MYR)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Bandar Utama
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary, service charge common.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Nasi Lemak
Laksa
Char Kuey Teow
Satay
When to visit Petaling Jaya
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February, June, July, August
Busiest: Dec-Feb, Jun-Aug
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Jan75
Warm, some rain
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Feb80
Warm, less rain
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Mar70
Hot, increasing rain
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Apr70
Hot, frequent rain
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May75
Warm, afternoon showers
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Jun80
Warm, moderate rain
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Jul80
Warm, moderate rain
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Aug80
Warm, moderate rain
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Sept75
Warm, increasing rain
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Oct70
Hot, heavy rain
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Nov65
Hot, heavy rain
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Dec75
Warm, some rain
Things to do in Petaling Jaya
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Taman Jaya Park
Section 14 2 hrs
Enjoy a green urban oasis with jogging tracks and a lake.
Section 17 Street Art
Section 17 1.5 hrs
Discover colorful murals and vibrant street art in this charming neighborhood.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
KidZania Kuala Lumpur
Mutiara Damansara 5 hrs
An interactive indoor theme park where kids role-play adult professions.
Best in the evening
2 places
SS2 Durian Stalls
SS2 1.5 hrs
Savor the King of Fruits at famous open-air durian markets.
Seapark Hawker Stalls
Seapark 2 hrs
Indulge in authentic Malaysian street food at bustling evening hawker centers.
Any time of day
3 places
1 Utama Shopping Centre
Bandar Utama 4 hrs
Explore one of Asia's largest malls with diverse retail and entertainment.
The Curve & IPC Shopping Centre
Mutiara Damansara 3 hrs
A vibrant lifestyle hub with retail, dining, and family entertainment.
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
Bandar Sunway 6 hrs
Experience thrilling rides and water slides at this massive theme park.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Petaling Jaya
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Unstructured tour
2 Way Transfer to or from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Standard tour
Private Full-Day Trip in Kuala Lumpur from Port Klang
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Unstructured tour
Kuala Lumpur Airport to Genting Highlands Enroute Batu Caves
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Standard tour
Kuala Lumpur Cruise Excursions from Port Klang for KL City Tour
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Unstructured tour
Kuala Lumpur Airport To Ipoh City EN-ROUTE Tempurung The Longest Caves
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Unstructured tour
Kuala Lumpur Airport Transfer to Kuala Lumpur City
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Unstructured tour
Half-Day Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Adventure in Malaysia
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Unstructured tour
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA KLIA2 to AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort Hotel Transfer
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Petaling Jaya
Straight-line distance from the centre of Petaling Jaya.
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