Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

Name: Istana Budaya
Address: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 340 265 555

#121 among attractions in Kuala Lumpur

Concerts and shows, Theater

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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°7'60"N, 101°41'60"E

Address

Bukit BintangKuala Lumpur Malaysia

Contact

+60 340 265 555

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: National Mosque, Kenanga Wholesale City, Stadium Negara, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.

0.8 miNW
Large 1960s mosque in landscaped gardens
National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
21 min walk • The National Mosque, known as Masjid Negara, stands as a beacon of Islamic faith in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With its bold and modern design, the mosque was completed in 1965 and has since become a prominent symbol of the country's religious devotion...
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kenanga Wholesale City, Kuala Lumpur
16 min walk • Kenanga Wholesale City, is Malaysia's first fashion wholesale mall. It is located in Pudu, the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes from the city's Golden Triangle, in the fashion wholesale area of Jalan Kenanga.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Nature and wildlife tours
Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
15 min walk • Stadium Negara is an indoor arena located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
23 min walk • The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is the largest museum of Islamic arts in South East Asia with more than seven thousands artifacts from the Islamic world.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Surau Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur
10 min walk • The Royal Museum along Jalan Istana was the former National Palace and former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
0.7 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Hindu temple
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur
20 min walk • The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar. In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate 'Raja Gopuram' tower in the style of South Indian temples.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Makam Pahlawan, Kuala Lumpur
22 min walk • The Makam Pahlawan is the burial ground of several Malaysian leaders and politicians. It is located near the Malaysian national mosque, Masjid Negara in the national capital, Kuala Lumpur.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Planetarium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
23 min walk • The National Planetarium is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure that is situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet in area.
0.4 miW
Temple, Spiritual
Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Kuala Lumpur
11 min walk • Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple located along Jalan Scott, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The temple is over a century old. It is one of the most prominent Sri Lankan Tamil or Ceylonese Tamil temples in Malaysia.
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Al-Bukhari Foundation Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
14 min walk • The Al-Bukhari Foundation Mosque is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is adjacent to the Victoria Institution and opposite the Jalan Hang Tuah fire station and SP9 MR4 Hang Tuah LRT station.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
17 min walk • Wei Ling Gallery is an art gallery located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the Brickfields area. The gallery was founded by Lim Wei-Ling in 2002 to actively encourage the works of Malaysian contemporary artists and Malaysian culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Istana Budaya?

Nearby attractions include SMART Tunnel (1 min walk), Muzium Diraja, Kuala Lumpur (6 min walk), Royal Museum, Kuala Lumpur (8 min walk), Surau Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur (10 min walk).

How to get to Istana Budaya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Istana Budaya:

Train

Maharajarela (10 min walk)
Tun Sambanthan (17 min walk)

Bus

Public Bank • Lines: 650 (13 min walk)
Arkib Negara Malaysia • Lines: 780 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Hang Tuah • Lines: Ag, Sp (16 min walk)
Pasar Seni • Lines: Kj (19 min walk)

Metro

Merdeka • Lines: 9 (16 min walk)
Pasar Seni • Lines: 9 (18 min walk)