BookXcess at RexKL

One of the most Instagram-worthy places in Kuala Lumpur is the RexKL BookXcess store, which opened in late November of 2021.

Malaysians and visitors coming to KL can have the same amazing Instagram, TikTok or Facebook photos of this unique bookshop, similar to the world-famous Starfield Library in Seoul, Korea.

BookXcess at RexKL

This is now one of the most Instagrammable and TikTok places in Malaysia.

Opened at the end of November 2021, BookXcess has taken the second floor of RexKL in Jalan Petaling to open its unique and creatively designed bookstore.

Since the opening, thousands of Malaysians have made their way here to take photos of this Instagram-worthy place to be shared online.

BookXcess at RexKL occupies the upper floor of the old Rex Cinema, which housed first-class seats and a projector room.

Well, some of the younger generations will never see how it really was back in the days of old cinema. But I am glad that they managed to preserve this cinema building.

Instagram Worthy Photos of BookXcess at RexKL

RexKL is an old-school cinema in the Petaling Street area of old KL.

As you enter RexKL, you will be greeted by a directory. The bookshop is on level 2.

The main entrance into BookXcess is on level 2.

The upper level of the bookshop is where you will find the famous Instagram spots.

From different angles, you will be able to capture beautiful photos.

The upper section used to be First Class of Rex Cinema, where the big screen was on the left of the hall, and the bottom floor was the economy or 2nd and 3rd class seating.

Highly Instagrammable and popular among everyone who visits here.

How can you not want to take a photo here and share it on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook?

Where is BookXcess RexKL?

RexKL is located on Jalan Sultan, just opposite the KFC and is a stand-alone building once the former Rex Cinema. Refer to the map above for exact directions here.

The cinema has been converted into a lifestyle hub offering various boutique-concept shops on the mezzanine and first floor, a bookstore on the second floor and a series of modern-concept hawkers and cafes on the lower floor.

RexKL Address
80, Jalan Sultan,
City Centre,
50000 Kuala Lumpur

All the photos featured here were taken with my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus smartphone and edited minimally.

Conclusion

RexKL BookXcess is located along Jalan Petaling in the Chinatown area of Kuala Lumpur and is open six days a week. They are closed every Monday and business hours are 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM.

It is also part of my Kuala Lumpur Photowalk series and one of the exciting places for locals and visitors to Malaysia.

If you have seen those beautiful social media photos of a bookstore in Kuala Lumpur, this is the place where you can get your photos. Also, remember that they actually sell books there, and this is not just a place to take pictures.