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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (340 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is RM214
RM282 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good for value of money"
Malaysia
BAN SENG
The price is RM286
RM347 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

3. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (784 reviews)
"Hotel was great. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were great - the pool was nice to use. Great location. Couldn't ask for more."
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
The price is RM322
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
An aerial view of a rooftop pool with a tiled floor, a white border, and lounge chairs.

4. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is RM369
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent 'Amari' sign, and a reception desk.

5. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall quite good experience"
Singapore
YU
The price is RM336
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

6. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is RM650
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A modern building with a green sign reading 'ibis Styles' above the entrance.

7. Ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre

Ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre
3.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (148 reviews)
"convenience Location"
Singapore
Kay Heok
Ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

8. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"NA"
Singapore
Andrew
The price is RM227
RM255 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

9. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is RM174
RM216 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Z Hotel Johor
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

10. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Singapore
Tan
The price is RM144
RM180 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

11. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"The property is okay, very near JBCC KOMTAR."
Singapore
carlo
The price is RM167
RM167 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

12. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Good location, walkable to many shops and shopping mall like City Square, Komtar, etc (within 5min), but the room quite small."
Singapore
Michael
The price is RM148
RM169 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A hotel with a prominent neon sign, large windows, and a red and white facade.

13. T Hotel Johor Bahru

T Hotel Johor Bahru
2.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
4.8 out of 10, (90 reviews)
"Stay here many times, all good, im nver required any special for me"
Singapore
Bryan
The price is RM99
RM127 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
T Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of the cityscape.

14. Suasana JB Central by TPL

Suasana JB Central by TPL
2.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"
Malaysia
Farooq
The price is RM238
RM267 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Suasana JB Central by TPL
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

15. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"This is an alright option fairly central in JB and close to JB Sentral. Not top notch, but okay value"
Canada
Daryl
The price is RM77
RM83 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

16. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Taman Century, 3.5 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
Singapore
Jean
The price is RM204
RM220 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
KSL Hotel & Resort
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome mat, and potted plants.

17. Hotel J.B.

Hotel J.B.
2.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
5.4 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"Easy check-in.. Room nice clean and comfy.. Except for the TV channel.. V-problematic something wrong with antenna. "
Singapore
Mohamed
The price is RM102
RM120 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel J.B.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle and water bottles, and a large mirror above the beds.

18. Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook

Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook
2.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
6.8 out of 10, (26 reviews)
"Clean, quite n comfort "
Singapore
Yap
The price is RM83
RM98 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook
A modern interior with exposed brick walls, wooden shelves, and a seating area with a rug and round tables.

19. Kingston Hotel 7 @ Johor Bharu

Kingston Hotel 7 @ Johor Bharu
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"The hotel lobby, lift and bathroom had a humid, sewage smell. The moment we entered the room, we were hit with an overpowering air freshener smell that gave us a headache. Hotel room flooring was sticky and we resorted to wearing the paper thin slippers (there would be dust/hair stuck on your feet if you didn’t). Soundproofing is very bad - you can hear the people from other rooms, in the hallway and the parking lot behind the hotel. Bathroom water was not warm at all - it was cold. Towels had a...
Singapore
Liping
The price is RM119
RM128 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Kingston Hotel 7 @ Johor Bharu
A modern pool area with lounge chairs and planters, surrounded by glass buildings.

20. Suasana Suites by Subhome

Suasana Suites by Subhome
3.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.4 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"The 3-bedroom property was not sufficiently clean - there were trails of ants crawling all over the place. Ants would crawl up on us when we were on the bed and sofa. The common shower had no hot water despite us switching on the water heater. Our repeated messages to Subhome regarding the water heater issue were ignored and the issue was not resolved during our 2-days stay (6 of us ended up sharing one bathroom). There were also no toiletries except two bottles of cheaply-scented body shower...
Singapore
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM624
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Suasana Suites by Subhome
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
784 reviews
View
A high-rise residential building complex with multiple floors, adjacent to a body of water, featuring a marina with boats.
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
197 reviews
View
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent 'Amari' sign, and a reception desk.
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
156 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good
"Well I've stayed there before.. Somethings have changed, but still good.."
Mohamed 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
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 128 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 128 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 Tan Hiok Nee and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park and Marsiling Park.
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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