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A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with tall buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and a city view.

1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Central District, 4.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Vincent

RM650

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

A modern living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a leather sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two lion statues, and a large screen displaying an indoor golf simulator advertisement.

A buffet setup with various food items and a counter with stacked plates.

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

Taman Century, 4.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Setmar

RM201

RM227 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee machine, and potted plants.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A Tune Hotels building with a prominent red sign, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

RM128

RM148 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, a clock, and a floral painting.

A modern interior with pendant lighting, a wooden staircase, and a view of the outside through large windows.

The exterior of Kozi Hotel with a sign indicating it is re-opening.

4. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

RM100

RM118 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant display.

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District, 4.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Natasha

RM303

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An infinity pool with a view of the water, lounge chairs, and a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa with colorful pillows, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a bed with a striped rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a Holiday Inn sign, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District, 4.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Poomahdevi

RM335

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall feature.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view into the dining area.

7. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District, 4.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Arnel

RM425

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

A modern cafe with a curved wooden bench, a buffet counter with various food items, and multiple pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A water park with multiple water slides and a pool area.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District, 4.2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Ghani

RM213

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A swimming pool with a wavy design, palm trees, and a view of the beach at sunset.

A beachside hotel with high-rise buildings, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern dining area with a round table set for six, surrounded by chairs. There is a sofa and a balcony with a view of the water.

9. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

RM154

RM256 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender, shelves of bottles, and a menu board.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a cityscape view at night.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

10. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District, 4.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Noelle Jin Ci

RM315

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a body of water and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a pool table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the sea, and a 'HEYDAY' pillow on one bed.

11. Danga Bay Seaview Pool Table Royal Strand 4R4B

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

RM361

RM490 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a window, and a ceiling-mounted rack.

12. Bora, Frelories Seaview Suite by Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 0.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

RM284

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large window with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

13. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 3.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Nur Farra Saadah

RM160

RM189 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a city view through the window.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.

14. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 3.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Seng-Hoe

RM207

RM245 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, and a piano.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase and modern seating areas.

15. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 4.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Derrick

RM264

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows with a city view, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.

A tall, modern building with a prominent 'Space Residency' sign, featuring a mix of glass and metal facade, and a parking area in front.

A modern living room with a large TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

Taman Century, 3.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rika

RM179

RM203 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by glass walls offering city views.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

17. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District, 4.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Faye

RM248

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern building with large glass windows and a car dealership in front.

A hotel with a modern glass facade and a traditional brick building adjacent to it.

A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a table with a drink and a rose, and a view of the cityscape.

18. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Gerald Cheng Hock

RM269

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a wardrobe, and two wall-mounted lights.

A hallway with a tree mural on the wall, a tiled floor, and recessed lighting.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a 'Leaf Boutique' sign, and a 'PERCUMA TRANSFER' sign.

A massage chair, a wooden table, and a wall-mounted TV in a room with beige walls.

19. I Leaf Boutique Hotel

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

"Pros: 1. The room is clean and spacious (Deluxe Room). 2. The hotel staff was accommodating as I've requested for lower level - the hotel do not have lift. Cons: The noise at night at ground level rooms. For 2 nights that we've stayed, sometime 10.30PM until 2AM, there was a family with children who were noisy talking to each other, children shouting, banging of the room door. I'm not sure if they were hotel guests or they were staff. But the noise at night disturb our sleep for 2 consecutive...

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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, except that the room type had a connecting room. The soundproof was not that great as we had guest on the other room. It wasn’t bad but do take note that if you are sensitive to noise you could hear some noise next door."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"Free parking, staff service excellent. Surrounding hotel under construction so location messy not so nice"

Country Garden Danga Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and responsive during check-in process. Room was comfortably big for 4 pax stay throughout."

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

10/10 Excellent

"Pool: Poor condition! Unit: Very clean. Location: Perfect, lotsa eateries and mini marts. Check in process: Need improvement between housekeeping & management. Despite advising our check in time and confirmation that we were able to check in at 3pm, our keys arw not available as unit still under housekeeping status. Keys collected close to 5pm. We could have done so much things in that 2hrs waiting!"

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. No fuss booking and checking in and checking out. Quiet."

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

8/10 Good

"Location is good and safe. One of the toilet water heater is not functioning. The stove area have ants and quite dusty on the cooker hoverboard. Few plates are oily so we need to do some wiping and cleaning before use. There’s Netflix well going. "

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Taman Merdeka

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Taman Merdeka, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Beletime Danga Bay

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Beletime Danga Bay during your stay in Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Mydin Shopping Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at Mydin Shopping Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall during your stay in Johor Bahru. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

Istana Bukit Serene is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 70 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Istana Bukit Serene. Other good options close by include Chic 3br In Danga Bay With Water Views Parking and Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Istana Bukit Serene.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Bukit Serene, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Istana Bukit Serene.

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple and Tan Hiok Nee are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around Danga Bay Park, Taman Merdeka or Woodlands Waterfront Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

If you're taking a train into town, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There might not be many public transport stops near to Istana Bukit Serene so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Istana Bukit Serene hotels

1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

7. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

9. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

10. Amari Johor Bahru

11. Danga Bay Seaview Pool Table Royal Strand 4R4B

12. Bora, Frelories Seaview Suite by Antlerzone

13. New York Hotel

14. TROVE Johor Bahru

15. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

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

17. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

18. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

19. I Leaf Boutique Hotel

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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Johor Golf and Country Club

Taman Merdeka

Country Garden

Beletime Danga Bay

Mydin Shopping Centre

Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

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