The Best Three Rooftop Bars of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur as a city is already underrated compared to other destinations in Southeast Asia and so it is no wonder that its rooftop bars are underrated too, while they should actually be on everyone's radar. That’s why I will now present the top rooftop bars of Kuala Lumpur!

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View of the Petronas Twin Towers from SkyBar at Traders Hotel in Kuala Lumpur

I put this list of my personal favorite rooftop bars of Kuala Lumpur together with the intention, that you should visit them chronologically, depending on how many evenings you have in Kuala Lumpur. This way, you will move closer and closer to the Petronas towers with each rooftop bar visited, until you sit directly under them.

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Heli Lounge Bar

If you only have two evenings in Kuala Lumpur OR you have visited the Skybar the evening before, you should now visit the Heli Lounge Bar. Daytimes this is a helipad but in the evening they place a small rope around the edges and turn it into a fancy bar!

Be sure to be there before 9:00 pm, because afterwards they won’t let you in without fancy clothes and I know usually backpackers don’t carry a lot of festive dresses with them. You will have to order your first drink downstairs (this way they male sure, you don’t go upstairs without drinking something.).

And if you want to eat something you will have to do this downstairs too. Once you’ve got your drink you can go upstairs and enjoy the breathtaking view!

Best Rooftop Bars of Kuala Lumpur - Heli Lounge Bar

Skybar at the Traders Hotel

The SkyBar is located at the KLCC park in the Traders Hotel and you can reach the bar via its lobby. The hotel‘s staff will kindly guide you to to the elevator that you have to take to the top of the building. Afterwards, you even have to take a safety control that is more serious than the one at the KLIA airport.

You will be overwhelmed by the view you get. As it is on the complete opposite of the Petronas towers you can have the direct view on them! And well they are so beautiful it is just perfect to get the best view. Furthermore the bar has a pool, that can be used when you are a guest at the Traders Hotel but only until 5:00pm.

Regarding the seating, I would recommend using the regular seats when you are alone or two persons. But if you are a few more persons, the window seats might be interesting for you.

SkyBar - Best rooftopbars Kuala Lumpur

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Marinis at 57ths

You get to the Marinis by using a special entrance to the Suria at the side of the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur. To get to the top you have to take three different elevators and a security check.

Up there, the Marinis has an extraordinary restaurant. But if you really want to treat yourself you shouldn’t hesitate to dine there. The food is simply amazing and the staff treats you like royalty.

As the skyscraper, the Marini’s is located in, is directly next to the Petronas towers, you have the most incredible view ever. Photos really fail to picture the feeling of standing there correctly. You just have to have a drink there to complete your Kuala Lumpur experience!

Best Rooftop Bars of Kuala Lumpur - Marinis On 57ths
Best Rooftop Bars of Kuala Lumpur - Marinis Roof Top Bar

This was my guide about the best rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! I hope it is helpful for you. Let me know if you visited these places and how you liked it!

If you want to read more about Kuala Lumpur, check out my café guide or my general guide to this beautiful city!

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  1. My friend took me to the Heli Lounge some 6 months ago when I visited KL. A truly unique and awesome concept. Next time my expat friend will have to take me to the other ones you mentioned.

  2. Great shots of the towers! I went to the Skybar for sunset and I agree, it had a pretty spectacular view! Thanks for sharing with us, next time I’ll have to check out your favorite 🙂

    1. Hey Abbie!
      the Skybar is so great, isn’t it?

      Let me know if you get to try the Marini’s one day!

      best,
      Paula from La Vie En Marine

    1. Hey Alexa,

      I love them too! Hope that you get to visit them one day!

      Best,
      Paula from La Vie En Marine

    1. Hey Meghan!

      They are indeed amazing! Hope you get to see them one day!

      Best,
      Paula from La Vie En Marine

  3. Ooooh KL is on my list of places to travel to! I’ll definitely use this information soon! #gltlove

    1. Hey Jeana,

      KL is such an amazing city, you should visit it as soon as you have the chance!
      Thank you so much!
      Best,
      Paula from La Vie En Marine

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