Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

Name: Istana Budaya
Address: Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, 50694, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 3-4026 5555

#106 among attractions in Kuala Lumpur

Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Istana Budaya or also known as the Palace of Culture, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theatre, operetta, classical concerts and opera from local and international performances. It is located in heart of Kuala Lumpur city, next to the National Art Gallery. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 3°10'28"N, 101°42'14"E

Address

Jalan Tun RazakSetiawangsa (Taman Tasik Titiwangsa)Kuala Lumpur 50694 Malaysia

Contact

+60 3-4026 5555

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Kuala Lumpur

Day trips

Istana Budaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petrosains, Suria KLCC, Ampang Park, Sunway Putra Mall.

1.3 miSE
Museum, Science museum
Petrosains, Kuala Lumpur
33 min walk • Petrosains is an interactive science museum located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, within the prestigious Suria KLCC complex, at the base of the famous Petronas Twin Towers. This educational center was created to inspire passion for science and technology in people...
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
34 min walk • Suria KLCC is a premier shopping destination nestled at the feet of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a six-level shopping centre, it is home to an array of luxury and high-street brands, offering an extensive range of products...
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ampang Park, Kuala Lumpur
36 min walk • Ampang Park, an iconic shopping centre in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stands as a testament to the city's rapid development and modernization. Opening its doors in 1973, it was the first retail haven of its kind in the country, paving the way for the...
1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur
26 min walk • Sunway Putra Mall, previously known as The Mall or Putra Place, is a shopping mall located along Jalan Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated across the street from the Putra World Trade Centre and the Seri Pacific Hotel.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
33 min walk • Petronas Gallery is a contemporary art gallery established in 1993 by the Malaysian multinational company Petronas to promote arts and culture.
1.6 miSE
Postmodern architecture
Tabung Haji Tower, Kuala Lumpur
40 min walk • The Tabung Haji Tower is a 38-storey, 151.83 m office skyscraper and is the headquarters of Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims Fund Board in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The tower, designed by architect Hijjas Kasturi, was completed in 1984.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Saloma Link, Kuala Lumpur
24 min walk • Saloma Link is a 69 metres combined pedestrian and bicyclist bridge across the Klang River in Kuala Lumpur. Directed northwest to southeast it joins the districts of Kampung Baru and Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
1.4 miSE
Large contemporary Islamic center
As Syakirin Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
37 min walk • The As Syakirin Mosque, also known as KLCC Mosque, is a mosque located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near the Suria KLCC shopping centre and the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world.
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur
27 min walk • Quill City, formerly Vision City and known as Bandar Wawasan in the Malay language, is a partially completed integrated development project located along Jalan Sultan Ismail, close to Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1.2 miSE
3°9'34"N • 101°42'50"E
Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
32 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ampang Park Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
37 min walk • Ampang Park LRT station is an light rapid transit station in Kuala Lumpur that is served by RapidKL's LRT Kelana Jaya Line. The station is the last underground station on the Kelana Jaya Line before the line heads above ground again at Damai LRT station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Istana Budaya?

Nearby attractions include National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (3 min walk), Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur (9 min walk), Amru Al-As Mosque, Kuala Lumpur (14 min walk), National Library of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (14 min walk).

How to get to Istana Budaya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Istana Budaya:

Bus

Hospital Kuala Lumpur • Lines: Blue (14 min walk)
Grand Seasons Hotel • Lines: Blue, Red (13 min walk)

Train

Titiwangsa (15 min walk)
Chow Kit (16 min walk)

Light rail

Titiwangsa • Lines: Ag, Sp (16 min walk)
Sentul • Lines: Ag, Sp (17 min walk)