27 curated hotels (including 8 newly opened)
Perlis, Malaysia's smallest state, sits at the northwestern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand to the north. Centered on its capital, Kangar, it's a peaceful farming region of rice paddies, offering a glimpse of everyday rural Malaysian life largely untouched by tourism. Ferries to Langkawi Island depart from Kuala Perlis port, and many travelers pass through the area as a gateway to the island. The border town of Padang Besar, known as a railway junction with Thailand, is also popular for shopping at its border market.
Perlis offers 8 3-star hotels, 14 2-star hotels, 5 1-star hotels.
Popular hotel brands in Perlis include OYO（1）.
Yes, ferries to Langkawi Island run from Kuala Perlis port in Perlis. The crossing takes about one hour and 15 minutes, and despite being Malaysia's smallest state, Perlis serves as a major gateway to Langkawi.
Hotels listed on this site in Perlis start from around 2,000 yen a night, making it one of the more affordable areas in Malaysia. There are few large luxury hotels; most options are mid-range hotels and guesthouses around the capital Kangar and Kuala Perlis.
Perlis is known for the rural scenery around the capital Kangar and the border market in Padang Besar, the town on the Thai border. It's worth combining a laid-back stay in this quiet region with the ferry connection to Langkawi Island.