Somerset Damansara Uptown Petaling Jaya
8.7 out of 10 from 518 reviewsPetaling Jaya
Full kitchen · 45–99 m² · Sleeps 5
from €113 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Petaling Jaya
10 stays · 6 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments · from €56/night
Petaling Jaya sits directly west of Kuala Lumpur, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well. It is a residential and business city rather than a sightseeing one, so most visitors come for work, university visits, family or a longer posting, and a flat with a kitchen, a washing machine and a separate bedroom is easier to live in than a single room. Families and small teams also tend to value the extra space.
10 stays
Where to stay in Petaling Jaya
Bandar Utama
- shopping
- business travel
- families
Bandar Utama is home to 1 Utama, which Wikipedia says opened on 19 August 1995 and now has 713 stores, an indoor rainforest and a bus hub run by Rapid KL and PJ City Bus. The same article lists Bandar Utama station on the MRT and LRT network. Damansara Utama, just to the south-east, is a neighbouring residential area.
SS2
- food
- long stays
- local life
SS2 is a residential neighbourhood with shops and eateries close together. Wikivoyage lists SS2 among the areas with restaurants and says mamak restaurants, which it describes as 24-hour Indian-Muslim eateries, are found throughout the city. It works for stays where you want to cook some meals and eat out for others.
Kelana Jaya
- LRT access
- parks
- business travel
Kelana Jaya covers sections SS3 to SS7, according to Wikipedia, and gives its name to the LRT line that serves it. Wikivoyage lists Kelana Jaya Lake Park, with seven lakes and a sports complex, as one of the city's main attractions. Staying here puts you on the Kelana Jaya line, which links through to central Kuala Lumpur.
Old Town
- local atmosphere
- heritage
- KTM trains
Wikipedia calls Old Town the oldest quarter of Petaling Jaya, made up of Sections 1 to 4, with a wet market at the Jalan Selangor and Jalan Othman crossroads. A township bus terminal serves RapidKL and PJ Free City buses, and Jalan Templer KTM Komuter station is next to it, according to the same article. Landmarks include Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque, built in 1957, and Assunta Hospital, built in 1954.
Taman Paramount
- LRT access
- commuting
- quiet stays
Taman Paramount is one of the Petaling Jaya stations on the Kelana Jaya line, along with Taman Jaya, Asia Jaya, Taman Bahagia and Kelana Jaya itself. Rapid KL's line page lists parking at Taman Paramount station. It is a practical base if you plan to commute into Kuala Lumpur by train rather than drive.
Getting around Petaling Jaya
Wikivoyage is blunt about the layout: Petaling Jaya is quite spread out, and it says you pretty much need your own wheels to get around. The rail network helps. The Kelana Jaya line, operated by Rapid Rail as part of the Rapid KL system, runs between Gombak and Putra Heights, and Wikipedia says a 2016 extension carried it on from Kelana Jaya to Putra Heights. KTM Komuter trains also serve Old Town.
Rapid KL buses connect Petaling Jaya with Kuala Lumpur, and Wikivoyage lists routes 750, 751, 770, 772 and 780 among the main connections. It describes the bus system as hub-and-spoke, with local shuttle routes fanning out from transit stations. Wikipedia lists the Damansara-Puchong and Sprint expressways among the main roads, and says Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport lies immediately west of the city. Wikivoyage also mentions coach services to Singapore from Menara Axis and One Utama.
Living in Petaling Jaya for longer
For a longer stay, pick your neighbourhood around the thing you will do most. If you commute by rail, a base near a Kelana Jaya line station saves time. If you want supermarkets, cinemas and restaurants within reach, the Bandar Utama area has the biggest concentration. Wikipedia lists One Utama and The Curve among the major shopping destinations, and Wikivoyage adds Amcorp Mall and Tropicana City Mall.
Wikipedia says there are more than 25 colleges and universities in the city, including an IIUM foundation campus and a UiTM branch campus, which makes Petaling Jaya a natural choice for visiting academics and students' families. Old Town has a wet market for fresh produce. For help choosing a format, see serviced apartments for relocation and what is an aparthotel.
When to visit Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya has a warm, wet climate. Wikipedia gives average annual rainfall of more than 3,300 millimetres and an average daily maximum of about 30 degrees Celsius, so showers are possible in any month and an umbrella is useful all year.
Because the city is a business and education centre rather than a seasonal resort, there is no single peak season. Wikivoyage lists Gasing Hill, the city's only remaining forest reserve, with more than 100 bird species, among the outdoor attractions.
Wikipedia describes Petaling Jaya as a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, with a population of 807,879 in January 2024 across about 97.2 square kilometres. It is bordered by Kuala Lumpur to the east and by Shah Alam and Subang Jaya to the west. The notes below cover the main neighbourhoods, how the rail and bus network works, and practical tips for settling in. For the capital next door see Kuala Lumpur, and for the wider country see Malaysia.
Long-stay tips for Petaling Jaya
Of the 10 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.
10 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 46 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Petaling Jaya
We checked prices for 3 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €56 per night, the median €106 and the highest €113. The cheapest at that time was H20 Residence Ara Damansara by Airhost. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Aparthotel brands in Petaling Jaya
Brands with properties here include Somerset (1).
Other cities in Malaysia
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Genting Highlands, Kuantan, Melaka and Nusajaya.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €40–€59 | 1 |
| €100–€119 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Petaling Jaya?
Bandar Utama suits shopping and families, SS2 suits food and long stays, and Kelana Jaya or Taman Paramount suit anyone relying on the LRT. Old Town is the oldest quarter.
Is Petaling Jaya close to Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Wikipedia says Kuala Lumpur borders Petaling Jaya to the east, and the Kelana Jaya LRT line, Rapid KL buses and expressways link the two.
Do I need a car in Petaling Jaya?
Wikivoyage says the city is spread out and you pretty much need your own wheels, though the Kelana Jaya LRT line, KTM Komuter and Rapid KL buses cover many routes.
What is there to do in Petaling Jaya?
Wikivoyage lists Gasing Hill, Kelana Jaya Lake Park, the Petaling Jaya Museum and Wat Chetawan temple, plus large malls such as 1 Utama and The Curve.
Does it rain a lot in Petaling Jaya?
Wikipedia gives average annual rainfall above 3,300 millimetres, so rain can fall in any month.
How many aparthotels are there in Petaling Jaya?
We currently list 10 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Petaling Jaya.
How much does an aparthotel in Petaling Jaya cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €56 to €113 per night, with a median of €106.
Do aparthotels in Petaling Jaya have kitchens?
10 of the 10 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
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