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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms. "
The price is P4,473
P5,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"Good stay overall"
The price is P2,652
P3,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (260)
"Stayed at the family suite and it was a lovely stay!"
The price is P2,666
P3,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (972)
"Enjoyed my time there"
The price is P5,548
P6,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Enjoy this home stay. It is nice, clean and friendly host. "
The price is P2,898
P4,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635)
"Room is clean and well equipped. Location close to amenities and full of dining options. Enjoyed our stay there."
The price is P4,750
P5,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Probably one of the nicer properties in the area and within walking distance of JBCC and CIty Square, which is great "
The price is P4,882
P5,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Amari Johor Bahru

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120)
"Noisy . Staff are polite and helpful. Place is clean ."
Z Hotel Johor

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (401)
"The hotel is ok, if you don't expect a high-end hotel. The room was spacious, although the floor was a bit sticky. "
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (70)
"Nice unit"
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Place is near KSL, food joint nearby, easy to get grab"
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (574)
"Can’t watch TV poor signal. Overall okay."
Belllo Hotel JB Central

Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (76)
"Short vacay with family to the southern side of Malaysia…exploring the nature and city with affordable stay at this hotel."
The price is P3,856
P4,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"On the plus side, the apartment was very clean and spacious with a good view. On the downside,there was no toaster for European travellers, also the small hotplate provided did not work. "
The price is P1,858
P3,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (19)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"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."
The price is P3,532
P3,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
R&F TrexHomestay

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"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. "
The price is P2,449
P3,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
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."
Twin Galaxy Residences

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"A decent budget hotel."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (23)
"Check in was smooth, and efficient. Property was clean and well maintained."
The price is P1,924
P3,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
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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, check out the 84 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?

Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Istana Besar.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Besar?

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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?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.