Hotel Taiping and Places to Stay

OYO hotels in Taiping feature variously sized and styled affordable room types to accommodate your needs offered at different price points to suit your budget.

Malaysia is a goldmine of tourism because of its amazing diversity that is entrenched in its history, geography, people and their cultures. Its stunning rain forests, breathtaking peaks, enchanting lakes to laidback cities make it one of the most attractive tourist destinations in this part of the world. It is also famous for the internationally distinguished and historic charms like the oldest railway track, museum, zoo and prison.

The most renowned landmarks of Taiping are:

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• Dataran Warisan: A vast space located in the city centre of Taiping where locals often hang out during weekends and shop at the stalls in the area.
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• Taiping Lake Gardens: This was originally a tin-mining ground, which was subsequently converted into a public garden during the British colonial rule. The impressive expanse of rain trees was planted over a century ago. Their large branches embark on downwards towards the lake, few almost touching the waters to create the splendid views.
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• The Perak Prison: The Perak Prison is also known as the Taiping Gaol. This prison was the first and oldest modern prison compound in Malaysia. When it was built in 1879, it was also believed to be the largest prison complex in Malaysia.
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• The Perak Museum: The Perak Museum was founded in 1883 and is the first and oldest museum in Malaysia. It has a vast collection of over 8000 treasure of different cultural, nature and archaeological items.

OYO strives to meet your needs by providing top-notch amenities in our hotels, promising comfort and convenience at its best. OYO hotels in Taiping come with air-conditioning, television, and free Wi-Fi as standard in all rooms. Depending on availability, some of OYO’s budget hotels in Taiping offer additional amenities such as in-room mini fridge, CCTV surveillance, cashless payment option, parking facility, elevator, and many more to make the best stay possible. The full list of amenities is available on the property page for further reference on what each hotel has to offer.

Taiping offers you the ideal escape with a barrage of activities to keep yourself busy in your world. Some popular attractions include:

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• Bukit Larut: Formerly known as Maxwell Hill, this fascinating place is a nature enthusiasts’ delight with a little English style garden and colonial period bungalows.
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• Burmese Pool: This forest park is located at the foot of Bukit Larut where it is also known as Kolam Renang Batu Besar. The natural pool is surrounded by tall trees with wavy branches, it’s a calming sight to soothe a lost soul.
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• Zoo Taiping & Night Safari: This attraction offers an experience of a lifetime where one can witness nocturnal animals in an environment similar to the wild at night.

Shopping centres have something for everyone from the latest fashion trend to electronics and groceries. Taiping is home to a few shopping centres and those in the vicinity of OYO hotels are Taiping Sentral Mall, Taiping Mall, and AEON Mall.

Yes, OYO Hotels in Taiping accept credit cards for payment.

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• ATV Adventure Park Larut: With a promise to get your heart pumping and sweat running, this activity gives you the much needed exposure to nature. •
• Sungai Kampar White Water Rafting: A challenging activity in which one has to brave through the rapid river on an inflatable boat with each only receives a paddle to bring the team forward!
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• Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve: This is a stunning forest reserve covering a massive area of more than 40,000 hectares. During spring, every nook and corner of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is flooded with the most exotic variety of tropical flora.
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• Boardwalk in the Mangrove swamp: You may also choose to discover the mangrove forest and coastal habitat on foot and stop by at one of the numerous boating banks. This rich countryside looks like a rain-lashed beauty during monsoon and during night falls, give a fantastic view of flashing fireflies.

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• Ansari Famous Cendol: This place is known for its refreshing cendol (ice cold dessert made with coconut milk, palm sugar, and toppings) and pasembur (fritters, veggies and boiled egg doused in thick gravy) that are the reasons why it is often frequented by the locals and tourists alike.
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• Yut Sun Restaurant: A Chinese restaurant that serves both Chinese and Western food. Its crispy chicken chop is a must-have, so start the engine and head to Yut Sun Restaurant right away before it is sold out!
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• Nasi Lemak Rendang Roti Bakar Arang Fadzil: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and as the name suggests, this breakfast spot specializes in nasi lemak with chicken rendang and toast cooked over charcoal. Try both and call it the breakfast for champions!
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• Chacibor: With P Ramlee’s songs in the background, this restaurant is a perfect place to dine in with family. The ambiance, menu, and service are top-notch, making Chacibor one of the best restaurants in the city.

Whether going on vacations or business trips, finding the right accommodation to suit your needs is the fundamental step to make your stay unlike any other. Consider these three tips before booking a hotel in Taiping and make the most out of your time here.

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• Location: Your travel to Taiping is incomplete without visiting its local attractions, which is why an OYO hotel located in the vicinity of these attractions would tremendously make the experience better. Having restaurants and other facilities within reach is a great addition too, offering convenience at your doorstep.
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• Amenities: Nothing can go wrong with the presence of an extensive range of amenities at a hotel. OYO hotels in Taiping feature standardized essential amenities for our guests to utilize, taking one step further in providing the best service one could ever ask for.
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• Price: Comfort and affordability are the perfect combinations for a getaway to remember, especially when you’re in need of a break without draining the bank. Be sure to check out OYO official website or application for different deals you surely don’t want to miss out on!

Bus: The place is abundant with local buses for the locals to get around. Taiping Bus Terminal is the main terminal in the city.

Trains: The area is well-connected by KTM ETS rail network and there is a train station situated near Taiping Hospital.

Walk: Walking is pretty common for short distances, especially those who wish to sightsee the city at a slow pace.

Airport: The nearest airport from Taiping is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, which is located approximately one-hour drive away.