What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central District? Consider a visit to Johor Bahru City Square while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveller data, St. Giles Southkey is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 468 hotels and other accommodation options in Central District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Johor Bahru area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Central District.

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Johor Bahru City Square, Holiday Plaza and KSL City Mall might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Plaza Pelangi and Komtar JBCC are some other places worth a visit. Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium, Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex and Johor Golf and Country Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central District. While you're out sightseeing, The Mall and Sultan Ibrahim Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Johor Bahru.

How can I get around Central District and the greater Johor Bahru area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at JB Sentral.

Top 10 Central District Hotels of 2026

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1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Central District

Hamizul

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

Central District

Tang Mui Rachel

RM230 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. St. Giles Southkey

Central District

Precilla

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Natasha

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

Arnel

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

Poomahdevi

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

Abdul Ghani

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

8. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District

Noelle Jin Ci

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

Derrick

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

10. New York Hotel

Central District

Nur Farra Saadah

RM178 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, blackout curtains

11. Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

Central District

Rika

RM180 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

Central District

Seng-Hoe

RM258 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

13. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Central District

RICHARD

RM216 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

15.1 km from Central District

Stuart

Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

15. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

6.3 km from Central District

Arnel

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Anna

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

17. Twin Galaxy Residences

Central District

choo wee

RM233 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

18. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District

Abdul Rahim

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Doris

RM195 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

20. Z Hotel Johor

Central District

Mona

RM216 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 71 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central District

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Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

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Sekudai

Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

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Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall.

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Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Danga Bay Park and Beletime Danga Bay.

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Austin Heights

Austin Heights might not have many top sights, but Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Austin Hills Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, will definitely book again for my future visits!"

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

10/10 Excellent

"Location is very near to KSL and very convenient. Staff were very helpful and queries were answered almost immediately. Check-in process was a little confusing, as there are different providers and it took us a while to find the location. If the check-in location is indicated in the check-in instructions, it will help a lot."

Price trends for hotels in Central District

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
June	January	RM211	RM231

Month	Price
January	RM236
February	RM212
March	RM216
April	RM235
May	RM229
June	RM208
July	RM214
August	RM220
September	RM211
October	RM231
November	RM229
December	RM236

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Central District.

Hotels in Central District, Johor Bahru

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1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

3. St. Giles Southkey

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

5. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

8. Amari Johor Bahru

9. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10. New York Hotel

11. Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

13. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

14. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

15. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

16. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

17. Twin Galaxy Residences

18. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

19. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

20. Z Hotel Johor

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Sekudai

Taman Abad

Danga Bay

Austin Heights

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Price trends for hotels in Central District

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