based on 12 experiences from female travelers
I was lucky enough to be hosted by my Chinese friend in Puchong. We would get around by car. I wouldn't recommend walking because there are not many places to walk to. As a European it was quite a shocking thing. I love walking. If you want to have fun, there are organised activities to visit the jungle, or you could just chill at the numerous shopping malls around the city. Malaysian Ringgits are weak, so 40 euros were 200 MYR. Food is great. Please try Durian, it's a smelly fruit, either you love it or hate it đ
Posted: August 17, 2025Experienced: August, 2022Claire
United Kingdom
I did loads of cool things in KL, some with my friend who lives there and some alone. I went to the royal selangor pewter museum and tour, the National textile museum, loads of local food markets: yum, Ilham gallery where I ran a tablet weaving workshop and we drove out to an indigenous village one day where people weave beautiful things with pandanas grass and I got to have a go. My friends werenât into the textile stuff so I did that alone but I wouldnât have got to the village without them as it was an hour away and not on public transport links. There were quite a few artisans offering textile and craft workshops behind little mini malls in kl that sold songket weaving and Indonesian batik. The workshops were basic but some of the fabric was very beautiful. In one mall (not in KL) there was a whole demonstration craft area which was the best one but I canât remember exactly where it was. In KL the public transport is good but being a pedestrian isnât. I ended up wandering round by foot at night a couple of times after an uber couldnât find me and I got lost. Theres very few pavements or streetlights and that was a bit nerve wracking but I got a travel Adrenaline kick from it and nothing bad happened.
Posted: August 7, 2025Experienced: July, 2018Ezhil
India
Guys I don't know if it was because I was a child but this was one of the best family trips I ever had. We went to Kuala lampur and langkawi and I fricking loved it. Langkawi is sooo beautiful and personally I liked langkawi more than the city. I felt super safe probably since I was with my family and we were in a huge group with our own friends. We had a great guide who was super nice to us and very hospitable throughout the whole trip. Unfortunately we couldn't get to eat authentic malaysian food since we had people who preferred indian food in our group. I totally recommend island hopping if you're an adventurous gal like me. This trip was long back but I can never forget itđđ«¶đŸ. Please carry a lot of sunscreen and water tho đ.
Posted: May 3, 2025Experienced: April, 2018Stayed in a hostel for one week near Jalan Alor night market and was very safe and welcoming, meeting a lot of people of many backgrounds. Lots of activities for both nightlife, culture and sober activities.
Posted: November 10, 2024Yasmine
Malaysia
Recently arrived in KL and so far so good. Stayed at 3 kinds of services apartments and they were great! Many food options here both western and eastern, and quite cheap. Transportation via metro/train/grab cab is very affordable. Will be here for the next few months and would love to meet up!
Posted: August 12, 2024Based on 28 local experiences
Based on 28 local experiences
Kuala Lumpur is fairly safe if you know the places to go and have good company. As a solo traveller, girls please do check with a local about how safe some areas are. This city has its ups and downs. Public transportation is safe, grab (e-hailing service) are okay too. After 12 am, try to be more careful and stick with your friends if youâre going to a new place. The nightlife here is pretty good. Unless youâre renting a car, then none of this would be an issue. Please remember to have fun! Oh reminder! Malaysia is not LGBTQIA+ friendly AT ALL, so watch out for that in the public.
Posted: August 3, 2025