Hotels near National Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
National Stadium Bukit Jalil is an 87,411-capacity stadium about 10 km south of central Kuala Lumpur, within KL Sports City. SP17 Bukit Jalil station on the Sri Petaling Line sits beside the complex, and the national football team has played here since 1998. Staying nearby keeps event nights a short walk or train ride away.
Getting to National Stadium Bukit Jalil
- LRT Sri Petaling Line to Bukit Jalil — The Sri Petaling Line (Line 4) serves SP17 Bukit Jalil station, next to the National Sports Complex, between Sungai Besi and Sri Petaling stations.
- From Kuala Lumpur International Airport — Kuala Lumpur International Airport lies to the south of the city; taxi, ride-share or rail via KL Sentral connect it with Bukit Jalil.
- The area at night — The complex is a sports venue set in parkland. On event days the roads and car parks around it congest hours before kick-off, and the LRT station sits beside the complex.
Questions people ask
Which hotel is closest to National Stadium Bukit Jalil?
The nearest stays are in the Bukit Jalil area of southern Kuala Lumpur, around the National Sports Complex where the stadium stands. The hotel list below shows properties near the venue.
How do I reach the stadium by public transport?
The Sri Petaling Line LRT serves SP17 Bukit Jalil station, which sits beside the National Sports Complex, within walking distance of the stadium.
What events are held at National Stadium Bukit Jalil?
The stadium is home to the Malaysia national football team and hosts international and domestic football fixtures and large concerts. It staged the opening ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
When did National Stadium Bukit Jalil open?
The stadium was officially inaugurated on 11 July 1998, ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur.