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Our top choices for Central District hotels

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

1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (75 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is RM550
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Central District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is very accessible to food and shopping, but the wifi in the room is really slow and unstable."
Singapore
Jasmine
The price is RM204
RM220 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
KSL Hotel & Resort
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and greenery, offering a city view.

3. St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice room and pleasant stay on the whole."
Singapore
Sharon
The price is RM464
RM511 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
St. Giles Southkey
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, convenient location, good range of breakfast"
Singapore
Alfred
The price is RM278
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is RM425
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

6. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is RM166
RM196 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
New York Hotel
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

7. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (778 reviews)
"Fantastic location and comfortable stay! The location of this hotel is unbeatable—it’s right next to Komtar JBCC and City Square, making shopping and dining incredibly convenient, especially after crossing CIQ. The room was spotless, modern, and quiet with a very comfortable bed. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the front desk staff were friendly and efficient throughout our stay. The breakfast buffet had a great spread with plenty of variety. Would definitely stay here again on my next...
Malaysia
Albee
The price is RM309
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (338 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is RM201
RM267 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

9. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (426 reviews)
"Good location near Pelangi Plaza. Though crossing the road by foot needs to be careful of traffic as there are limited crossing road options. Hotel room is clean and good size."
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
The price is RM259
RM306 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.

10. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"extremely value for money and location is very well placed for food, shopping and everything needed for a relaxing short trip. very happy with our stay and will stay again!"
Singapore
Amanda
The price is RM265
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

11. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed the breakfast buffet!"
Singapore
ShengJia
The price is RM316
RM383 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
A grand staircase with ornate metal railings and a series of illuminated ceiling lights.

12. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Berjaya Waterfront Hotel
4.0 star property
Central District
6.6 out of 10, (886 reviews)
"Excellent 👍😉👌👏"
Canada
RICHARD
The price is RM180
RM204 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Berjaya Waterfront Hotel
A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

13. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean very spacious. Very good for this price."
United States
Junchi
The price is RM239
RM268 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"very recommmended place, good location and staff was very friendly 👍👍"
Malaysia
Rika
The price is RM149
RM171 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

15. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Nice owner and very helpful. Only issue is people playing loud music from 7am in the morning on weekends. Room was clean and bed comfortable, will stay again."
Singapore
choo wee
The price is RM134
RM233 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Twin Galaxy Residences
A swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by palm trees and wooden gazebos.

16. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
4.5 star property
6.3 km from Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, nice breakfast"
Singapore
Boon King Jason
The price is RM450
RM496 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Breakfast was great comfort food like home and the hotel staff were very helpful."
Singapore
daphne
The price is RM141
RM176 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a small indoor garden with a water feature.

18. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (163 reviews)
"Good but wall can be thin other then that is spacious and bath tub is amazing"
Singapore
See Hui Qing Karyne
The price is RM157
RM195 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

19. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 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
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Z Hotel Johor
A water ride with yellow boats, a LEGO-themed area, and a roller coaster in the background.

20. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"While this is not our first trip to Legoland Malaysia we found that there was a few things a little lacking. The lobby Lego pits from last visit were not the usual lego but foam blocks for the most parts and the in-house"
Australia
Christopher
The price is RM870
RM950 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
115 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
188 reviews
View
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
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 modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.
Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
75 reviews
View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central District
Learn more about Central District
A residential area with houses and trees during sunset.
Photo by Botak Jon
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Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Taman Century

While visiting Taman Century, you might make a stop by sights like KSL City Mall and Holiday Plaza.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Sekudai

Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.

Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall.

Austin Heights

Austin Heights might not have many top sights, but Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Austin Hills Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"Had a pleasant 2-night stay in the studio unit. The unit was comfortable and the overall experience was good. One suggestion would be to provide two pairs of pillows instead of just one for added comfort. Overall, an enjoyable stay!"
Saedah 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Price trends for hotels in Central District

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This month
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June
January
RM231
RM229
Month
Price
January
RM236
February
RM212
March
RM216
April
RM235
May
RM229
June
RM208
July
RM214
August
RM220
September
RM211
October
RM231
November
RM229
December
RM236
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Central District.

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central District?
Central District is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central District? Consider a visit to Johor Bahru City Square while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Central District?
Based on our traveller data, St. Giles Southkey is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?
Expedia has 466 hotels and other accommodation options in Central District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Johor Bahru area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central District, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Central District.
What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighbourhood?
Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Johor Bahru City Square, Holiday Plaza and KSL City Mall might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Plaza Pelangi and Komtar JBCC are some other places worth a visit. Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium, Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex and Johor Golf and Country Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central District. While you're out sightseeing, The Mall and Sultan Ibrahim Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Johor Bahru.
How can I get around Central District and the greater Johor Bahru area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at JB Sentral.

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