Following on from yesterday we completed the open bus tour and took the City Route today and had a nice surprise. Yesterday, when we bought our 24-hour passes at 9 am, the staff stamped them through to 12 the next day. That’s 27 hours of use for the price of 24. Being nice paid off, and it meant we could roll again this morning without rushing breakfast.
The City Route did exactly what we needed with kids in tow: short hops, big views, no faff. We cruised out of Bukit Bintang with the neon and billboards buzzing, floated past the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park (top-deck breeze doing the cooling), and kept spotting KL Tower as the bus threaded the skyline. Down by Masjid Jamek we glimpsed the river confluence and the mosque’s domes, then glided past Merdeka Square with its giant flagpole and the copper-domed Sultan Abdul Samad Building looking like old-school KL royalty. We rolled by the old white-arched railway station, clocked the National Mosque with its star-shaped roof, waved at Chinatown’s Petaling Street and Central Market, and saw Jalan Alor already warming up for dinner. The best bit with kids we got the highlights without dragging little legs across town.
After the bus we took a short walk to Berjaya Times Square. It is enormous. The monorail drops you right there and inside the mall there’s a full indoor theme park with a looping roller coaster hanging over the shops. I’ve never seen anything like it in a shopping centre. The scale is wild, the air-con is glorious, and there’s food for every mood, which makes life easy with children.
We wrapped the day at the rooftop infinity pool back at our accommodation. City skyline, warm water, happy kids, zero stress. It was the perfect cool down after a big loop around KL.
Quick tips for parents: be friendly and ask nicely our passes ran to 12 the next day and it made the whole plan smoother. Use the City Route to stitch the big hitters together without long walks. Berjaya Times Square can swallow time, so agree a plan before you go. If you’ve got access to a pool, finish with a swim to reset everyone before dinner.
Kuala Lumpur with kids works best with short hops, shade, and easy wins like Berjaya Times Square and a rooftop pool. The City Route kept the pace smooth so the day felt playful, not pressured.
FAQ
Q: Is the KL Hop On Hop Off City Route good with children?
A: Yes. Frequent buses, big landmarks to spot from the top deck, and short gaps between stops keep spirits high.
Q: Is Berjaya Times Square good for kids?
A: Yes. The indoor theme park and roller coaster are a show-stopper, and there are loads of food options. Set a time limit so you don’t lose the whole day.
Q: How do you get to Berjaya Times Square without a car?
A: The monorail stops right by it and the City Route connects nearby. It’s simple even with a buggy.
Q: What’s a good way to end a hot day in KL with kids?
A: A swim if you can. A rooftop pool is magic. Otherwise pick a shaded stop for cold drinks and a breather.
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