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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel, fantastic rooms and nice breakfast. Restaurant is on the very expensive side for JB"
Australia
Robert
The price is RM359
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Pleasant stay "
Malaysia
ariza
The price is RM183
RM245 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is RM304
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Amari Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (711 reviews)
"Very clean, convenient location."
Singapore
GRACE
The price is RM343
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (134 reviews)
"The rooms were super clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend others this hotel"
Singapore
Jumana
The price is RM198
RM244 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Z Hotel Johor

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet location. "
Singapore
Peet Yeang
The price is RM400
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (419 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, freindly and accomadating"
Australia
Andrew
The price is RM235
RM263 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.5 star property
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and helpful. Good place to stay. "
Singapore
JIANLIANG
The price is RM156
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (96 reviews)
"Staff are friendly."
Singapore
Yong Chong
The price is RM162
RM255 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (583 reviews)
"Good"
Singapore
kok khiang
The price is RM252
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Belllo Hotel JB Central

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Family friendly apartment, especially family with kids! My kids love the play area. Modern, minimalist and clean apartment. One of the best apartment in JB I have stay before 👍👍"
Singapore
Wani
The price is RM119
RM196 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Rooms are generally comfortable, only thing is don’t have warbrobe. Having mahjong room is great! Booked 2 units and 1 of them don’t have frying pan for own cooking. Overall still clean and decent accommodation. "
Singapore
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM162
RM243 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is RM309
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
R&F TrexHomestay

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is RM75
RM91 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
The price is RM173
RM197 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, hotel amenities were well-maintained, breakfast was good too!"
Singapore
Kimberly
The price is RM550
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (21 reviews)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
The price is RM83
RM107 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc) Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels). Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Singapore
Aiden
The price is RM134
RM233 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Twin Galaxy Residences

TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Every things is good"
Singapore
Lee
The price is RM341
RM412 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
TROVE Johor Bahru

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff are friendly and the area is convenient."
Singapore
Dzulina Binte Abdul Samad
The price is RM194
RM239 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Besar?
Istana Besar is located in a welcoming area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 124 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Amari Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Istana Besar.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Besar, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Istana Besar.
What can I see and do near Istana Besar?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Sri Raja Mariamman Temple and Tan Hiok Nee highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park and Taman Merdeka.
How can I get to Istana Besar?
To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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