Where to stay in Malaysia

If you're looking for a hotel in Malaysia, Booking.com constantly offers the cheapest rates and has the largest selection of accommodation. The platform offers competitive prices and in many cases allows cancellations free of charge.

Travel insurance in Malaysia

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When to visit Malaysia

Temperatures and humidity vary little in Malaysia, constantly staying above 30°C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, usually in the afternoon, although it is short-lived.

The main distinction in the seasons is the arrival of the north-east monsoon, affecting the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and the far west of Sarawak in late November and mid-February, when the heaviest rains are recorded.

The winter monsoon period dominates between November and February with heavy rains, especially in the eastern areas. The summer monsoon period, between August and November, brings rain to the west.

The best time to visit most of Malaysia is between March and early October. The sea water temperature is around 25°C on average.

No time in Malaysia?

Book in advance to avoid unforeseen problems, the best tours, activities and transfers with GetYourGuide. Don't forget to check out the passes and monument tickets, which offer easy access to various attractions. often at a discount.

Flight to Malaysia

Skyscanner is a platform for finding cheap flights quickly and easily. With a simple interface and price comparisons from various companies, this is an essential tool for planning your trip.

Car hire in Malaysia

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Money in Malaysia

I use Wise and Revolut cards to avoid bank fees and commissions. Wise and Revolut are great for travelling, as they both offer prepaid travel cards that allow you to make purchases and withdrawals in different currencies, without fees and without complications. I always travel with both.

Internet and Wifi in Malaysia

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Luggage in Malaysia

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Less than 200 years ago, Kuala Lumpur was just a quiet town in western Malaysia, with an economy based on tin mining.

Now KL is the country's capital and largest metropolis, with countless skyscrapers, most notably the Petronas Towers.

Kuala Lumpur doesn't have one city centre, but several centres of activity. The old colonial quarter features distinctive architecture, while Chinatown is a bustling tourist centre and the Golden Triangle exposes the modern face of the city, home to the famous Petronas Towers.

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world (453m) until they were surpassed in 2004 by the Taipei 101 building.

However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world. The Petronas were designed to impress and boost Malaysia as the commercial and cultural centre of Southeast Asia.

Visits to the Twin Towers are limited and buying tickets in advance is recommended.

Taman Negara is considered to be one of the oldest tropical forests in the world, and is in contention for the title of oldest with the Queensland forest in Australia.

The region is popular as an ecotourism and adventure destination. Massive trees and waterfalls form a dense jungle, where it is also possible to walk along walkways under the treetops.

The national park is full of wild animals such as the Malayan tiger, Asian elephant and Sumatran rhinoceros, as well as rare birds and plants.

There are night safaris to observe plants that only sprout at night, glowing fungi and other nocturnal creatures.

Pulau Pangkor means beautiful island. And you can see why. The landscape is breathtaking and most tourists visit Pangkor for its peaceful atmosphere and to cool off on the beautiful beaches.

There are maritime activities to keep you busy, such as jet skiing, forest walks or, perhaps more interestingly, visiting at night to observe bright blue plankton.

One of the largest islands off the east coast of Malaysia, Redang is honoured with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

The surrounding coral reefs are a refuge for a variety of species such as clownfish (featured in the animated film Nemo), sharks and jellyfish, making Redang a popular destination for diving and snorkelling.

Tenggol Island offers visitors the feeling of being on a private island. The island was traditionally uninhabited, but now contains several hotels.

The white beaches of Tenggol Island are lapped by dense tropical forests and this is a favourite spot for fishermen and divers.

Although there are fewer and fewer signs of Portuguese presence, with no skyscrapers, pollution or chaotic traffic, Malacca is a place to relax.

Malacca, a historic city on the Straits of Malacca, was a strong area of commercial and cultural exchange between East and West. With government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications, Malacca shows the presence of the Portuguese and Dutch periods.

Many of those who visit say they enjoy the cuisine and the fusion of East and West on the plate.