Kedah · Malaysia
Where to stay in Alor Setar
Alor Setar is a city in Kedah, Malaysia, home to about 217,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- AOR9 km · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
- Currency
- MYRMalaysian ringgit
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala Lumpur
- Language
- Malay
About
About Alor Setar
Alor Setar (Kedah Malay: Loqstaq), known as Alor Star from 2003 to 2009, is the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia. It is the second-largest city in the state, after Sungai Petani, and one of the most important cities on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Alor Setar
See
- Wat Nikrodharam
- Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery)
- Balai Nobat (Nobat Gallery)
- Balai Besar (Royal Hall)
- Mahathir Birthplace
- Masjid Zahir (Zahir State Mosque)
- Menara Alor Setar (Alor Setar Tower)
- Kota Kuala Kedah (Kuala Kedah Fort)
- Muzium Padi
- Royal House At Lorong Shariff
Do
- Car tour of Yan
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Where to stay
Which part of Alor Setar to stay in
There are several hotels in Alor Setar, which also includes some comfortable, modern hotels. In addition, there are alternatives to a hotel: home stay houses in major residential areas (taman in Malay) such as Taman Uda.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Alor Setar
22 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| 38PC Boutique Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| AST Hotel | 3.6 km | |
| Bee Garden Motel | 0.9 km | |
| C Hotel | 16.7 km | |
| Capital O 89658 Bustani Hotel OYO Rooms | 18.0 km | |
| Capital O 90303 Q Bintang Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Fuller Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| Grand Alora Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Hotel Asrc | 1.5 km | |
| Hotel Grand Crystal | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Seri Malaysia Alor Setar | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 44053 El Zahra Moda Alor Setar OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 89976 Fins Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| OYO 90361 Motel Inapan Mahsuri OYO Rooms | 14.7 km | |
| Raia Hotel & Convention Centre Alor Setar | 9.2 km | |
| Royale Signature Hotel | 1.2 km | |
| StarCity Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| T Hotel Tandop | 3.5 km | |
| The Jerai Hotel Alor Star | 0.2 km | |
| The Leverage Business Hotel - Bandar Baru Mergong | 3.3 km | |
| The Leverage Lite Hotel - Kuala Kedah | 2.5 km | |
| Urban Inn, Jitra | 16.9 km |
All 22 hotels in Alor Setar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Alor Setar
Alor Setar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; October is the wettest, with about 288 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Alor Setar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 8.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Langkawi International Airport (LGK, 74 km) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 91 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Alor Setar is easily (and most practically) accessible using the North-South Expressway. A bus trip from Kuala Lumpur should cost you around RM40 and will take about 6-7 hours of travelling time. Bus services from Bukit Kayu Hitam are also available for visitors from Thailand. The inter-city train station receives trains from all major stations.
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AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
LGK · Langkawi International Airport
HDY · Hat Yai International Airport
Questions
Alor Setar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Alor Setar?
Alor Setar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; October is the wettest, with about 288 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Alor Setar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 8.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Langkawi International Airport (LGK, 74 km) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 91 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Alor Setar?
Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Nearby
Destinations near Alor Setar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.