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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
Central District, 0.5 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
"Pleasant stay "
Malaysia
ariza
The price is RM186
RM249 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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, (1003)
"Great place with nice buffet dinner and breakfast "
United Kingdom
Kostiantyn
The price is RM331
RM401 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Reception
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Staffs are very very accommodating and friendly to ensure your stay is a good one."
Singapore
Seow Hui
The price is RM387
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Property amenity
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is RM395
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Amari Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
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, (687)
"Well rested, nice beds and pillows and comfortable relaxing showers."
Singapore
Xingjian
The price is RM318
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129)
"School holidays family stay, room condition is good, staff and security guards providing great service. Consider highly secure hotel."
Singapore
Robson
The price is RM209
RM257 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Z Hotel Johor
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
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, (76)
"Clean room/ staff/ Shops nearby"
Singapore
Soe Moe
The price is RM187
RM212 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Exterior
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, (414)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again. "
Singapore
Betsy
The price is RM250
RM280 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Exterior
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"cozy and friendly staff"
Singapore
arvin
The price is RM203
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Front of property
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, (580)
"Excellent "
United States
Mohamad Fazillilah
The price is RM138
RM173 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Outdoor pool
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Place is near KSL, food joint nearby, easy to get grab"
Singapore
Lim
The price is RM222
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Free WiFi
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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is RM117
RM136 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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)
"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 RM220
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Outdoor pool
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"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 RM153
RM233 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Exterior
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)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is RM300
RM410 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
R&F TrexHomestay
Lobby
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
The price is RM87
RM113 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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, (85)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
The price is RM256
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Lobby
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, (10)
"The room is spacious and clean and is walkable to the SKS mall."
Singapore
Yew Meng
The price is RM650
RM712 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Sheraton Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool
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, (408)
"My experience at Trove was a pleasant one. The main touchpoints were done well. Could be better if there was a little background music in the lobby. No complaints and enjoyed my stay there! Beautiful view of JB and the sunrise from the room. We were given adjoining rooms when we requested too. Thank you. 🙂"
Singapore
Jemima Hui Min
The price is RM379
RM457 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
TROVE Johor Bahru
Exterior
Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"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
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Twin Galaxy Residences
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"Had a great staycation and as usual the girls loved the 🍪"
Kok 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Hotels near other Istana Besar attractions

Central District which includes bird life, zoo animals and a pond

Johor Zoo

Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.
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Johor Bahru featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.
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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 122 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 122 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 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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