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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, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and well presented. Staff were very courteous and attentive. Breakfast was very good on both mornings that I was there. "
Malaysia
Ganesh
The price is RM369
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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, (312 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful and friendly staff"
Singapore
Nam Tuck
The price is RM204
RM270 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

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, (743 reviews)
"Excellent location "
Singapore
Leong
The price is RM288
RM352 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room"
Singapore
Jie Fu
The price is RM320
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Amari Johor Bahru

Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (137 reviews)
"Convenient hotel near city square mall and eateries. Staff are friendly."
Singapore
Huiling
The price is RM187
RM231 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Z Hotel Johor

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, (428 reviews)
"great location, walking distance to JB Sentral train station and 2 side-by-side shopping malls"
Canada
Ebrahim
The price is RM208
RM234 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
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, (134 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and easy access to shops"
United States
Jian
The price is RM198
RM224 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay! Room was clean and comfy. Staff were friendly and always welcoming. Breakfast has a good spread of variety. Highly recommend to stay here! "
Singapore
Jenny
The price is RM389
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

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, (98 reviews)
"We are a family of 6, the apartment was very spacious and the location was convenient too. We enjoyed our stay very much, the staff was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend this accommodation."
United Kingdom
Irene
The price is RM243
RM342 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

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 RM101
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

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, (587 reviews)
"Old, but cleaned well. Convenient location, near JB central and food court. Staff is friendly. It is worth."
Singapore
kazuyuki
The price is RM226
RM277 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Belllo Hotel JB Central

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Clean rooms , near n tidy, facilities are new , experience n exceptionally friendly n helpful staffs"
Singapore
teo soon ann
The price is RM550
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Very good "
Singapore
May Rei Xian
The price is RM139
RM218 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

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)
"It’s ok for a short and cheap stay if you don’t expect high standards concerning the surrounding area, the facilities and the cleanliness of the room."
Japan
Benjamin
The price is RM153
RM176 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is RM75
RM91 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

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)
"Excellent stay at R&F TrexHomestay, the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was seamless and accommodating to late check-in request. The apartment is located close to the checkpoint, and there are plenty of F&B options inside the R&F mall."
Singapore
Leon
The price is RM320
RM356 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
R&F TrexHomestay

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)
"It's a little expensive, but the location is good. The sheets are clean. Is it because it's a border town that there are so many security cameras? やや高いが、立地条件はいい。シーツ等は清潔。防犯カメラが多いのは国境の街だからなのか?"
Japan
takashige
The price is RM83
RM107 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

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)
"Clean rooms and very good location"
Singapore
josefa
The price is RM143
RM179 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

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 RM117
RM213 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Twin Galaxy Residences

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"Big nice bed, i was able to sleep comfortably. The lady at the counter was so nice and helpful. "
Japan
CHIKA
The price is RM93
RM110 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
312 reviews
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
743 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Smart TV
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
137 reviews
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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 127 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG 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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 127 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 Woodlands Waterfront Park, Taman Merdeka and Danga Bay 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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