Kuala Lumpur’s modern skyline is dominated by skyscrapers and minarets. Malaysia’s capital city is located right in the centre of Southeast Asia, packed with historical sites, skyscrapers, lush parks, mega shopping malls, vibrant street markets and trendy nightspots. The city is a melting pot of cultures; a mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western influences. Most people speak good English, there are plenty of co-working spaces and living costs are quite cheap with yet decent standards. Overall, KL is a well-planned city to settle. To help you get started in planning your next trip, check out this list of the best short-term rentals In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1. Gold3 Boutique Hotel

From $26/night for a studio room with high speed wifi in a very good location.

2. KL Short Stay @ The Robertson

From $28/night for a one bed room apartment with working desk.

3. Cosmo Hotel

From $23/night for a elegant studio room with confortable bed and table.

4. BackHome Kuala Lumpur

From $19/night for a clean shared dorm room with coworking space in the common area.

5. Bunk & Bilik Hotel @ Jln Ipoh

From $9/night for a private room with double bed and coworking area for networking with other guests.

6. B Lot Hotel KL

From $16/night for a studio with a private bathroom in a very trendy location.

7. Travelodge Bukit Bintang

From $37/night for a super comfortable hotel room with Internet, desk and chair.

8. Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur

From $50/night for a more luxurious hotel room with working desk and pool at the rooftop.

9. NowHere Boutique Suites @ EST KL Sentral

From $39/night for a beautiful hotel room with nice bathroom in a great location near the city center.

10. Sunway Clio Hotel

From $61/night for a wonderful hotel room with working desk, huge tv, ultra fast internet and clean bathroom.

11. The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel

From $65/night for a very modern bedroom with spacious working desk and exquisite service room.

12. Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre

From $45/night for a decent hotel room with good service in the heart of the city.

13. VE Hotel & Residence

From $55/night for a good value for money hotel room with everything you need to enjoy travel and work.

Kuala Lumpur is one of the best cities to live and work in Malaysia for remote workers and digital nomads. Check out our selection of great hotels and hostels. If this is your first time looking for accommodation in the city, we recommend you book a room for a short term rental while exploring the area and finding the perfect apartment. Prices shown may be different based on room type, availability, season and discounts. Click on “Book a Room” to get the best rate with our partner Agoda.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Featured Hostel
The Bed KLCC
🇲🇾 This modern capsule hotel is a 12-minute walk from the 88-storey Petronas Towers. Bunk bed-style individual pods in mixed-gender and female-only rooms feature free Wi-Fi and lockers. Snug private rooms, some with desks or bunk beds, are also available. All bathrooms are shared.