As the underground station is near the historic Stadium Merdeka where Malaysia's first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman declared the independence of the Federation of Malaya from the British Empire on 31 August 1957, the theme "independence" was chosen for the interior design for this station.

The theme is manifested through several features such as a wall at the Upper Concourse Level bearing a relief of the Rukun Negara, the Malaysian national pledge.

LRT-MRT Linkway The station is located near the Stadium Merdeka, currently being refurbished as part of the KL118 Tower project.

The 118-storey Merdeka 118 tower will be the tallest building in Malaysia and in Southeast Asia region once completed.

[4] Bukit Bintang City Centre is also located nearby the station and is within walking distance through a linkage walkway.