Hotels near Universiti LRT Station

University LRT Station or best known as KL Gateway–University is a light rail transit station in Kuala Lumpur served by Rapid KL's Kelana Jaya Line. The University LRT station is named after the university nearby to the station that is University Malaya, a public research university. It is the oldest university in Malaysia. This station serves the local population of the University of Malaya and Kampung Kerinchi, Pantai Dalam and Pantai Hill Park.

The station was opened on September 1, 1998, as part of the line's first segment encompassing 10 elevated stations between Kelana Jaya station and Pasar Seni station and the line's maintenance depot in Subang Valley. The Universiti LRT station is also a rapidKL bus hub for their local shuttle bus route no T631, T632, T635 & the LRT station is also accessible via other rapidKL bus routes.

How to Get There

By Plane

You can fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from any major airports around the world. From the airport, you can take taxi or shuttle to reach University LRT Station. The distance from the airport to University LRT Station is about 54.2 km or 40 minutes’ drive from the airport.

By Car

University LRT Station is accessible via several highways such as Federal Highway, NPE (New Pantai Expressway), SPRINT Highway and LDP (Damansara-Puchong Expressway). If you travel from North or South Peninsular of Malaysia you may use North-South Expressway to reach University LRT Station.

By Train

You may take Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Kelana Jaya Line from Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station (KL Sentral) to University LRT Station where the journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

By Bus

You also may reach University LRT Station by RapidKL Bus from Pasar Seni LRT Station, KL Sentral or Mid Valley to reach University LRT Station.

Tourist Attractions

Asian Art Museum

University of Malaya's Museum of Asian Art is an outstanding education-oriented museum. The Museum holds nearly 7,000 treasures, representing cultures from throughout Asia, and spanning 4,000 years of Asian history. The museum showcases Chinese pottery Hindu statuary, textiles from the Malay Archipelago, and sacred masks of Orang Asli communities.

National Planetarium

The National Planetarium is related to science and astronomy. It is a fun and educational place for kids to learn about the planet and universe. The main entrance leads into a series of halls containing two planetariums that have interactive exhibits there are touch-screen interactive computers and hands-on experiments and a Space Theatre.

Mid Valley Megamall

For shopping lover, a visit to Mid Valley Megamall is a must visit destinations when you are in University LRT Station. The location is only 3 minutes’ drive from University LRT Station. Mid Valley Megamall is a shopper’s paradise, fashionista’s heaven, kids’ wonderland, gourmet hunter’s sanctuary and a firm family favourite, all are under one roof.

Central Market Kuala Lumpur

Visitors may visit Central Market Kuala Lumpur where it takes only 9 minutes’ drive from University LRT Station. It offers visitors a unique shopping opportunity where they can delight not just a retail experience but also a heritage experience offering a wonderful visual treat and appreciation of Malaysia heritage and architecture.

Petaling Street

Visitors can spend time day and night to Petaling Street to dine on the famous street foods. Petaling Street is the shoppers' paradise if you want to bargain for some cheap things. There is almost everything here from clothes, souvenirs to electronic items to fabrics and renowned for selling imitation goods like handbags, wallets, watches and shoes from brands like Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Nike and so on.

Hotels

Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar

Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is a 5-star luxury hotel is a perfect choice when you are visiting University LRT Station. Well-positioned in Bangsar South, Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Kuala Lumpur. Get precious and unforgettable moment during your stay at Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar.

VE Hotel & Residence

VE Hotel & Residence is a 4-star hotel located in Bangsar South. This hotel located within walking distance to University LRT Station and Mid Valey Megamall. VE Hotel & Residence is the perfect place to stay that provides decent facilities as well as great services.