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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean, convenient, quiet place."
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (977)
"Bed was comfy, staff pleasant."
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (264)
"Stayed at the family suite and it was a lovely stay!"
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Enjoy this home stay. It is nice, clean and friendly host. "
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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, (640)
"Clean and nice rooms. Very close to JB Sentral"
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Probably one of the nicer properties in the area and within walking distance of JBCC and CIty Square, which is great "
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Amari Johor Bahru

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

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40)
"Good stay overall"
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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, (405)
"Good location spacious n clean "
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

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

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

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (575)
"Important! There is a tax charge only accept cash. Didnt mention when I book the room 3 months ago. Make sure you have enough cash before you go check in. The window is facing corridor, and corridors are open, you can hear clearly when people in and out. Still, room is clean, staff are nice."
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 AU$133
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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. "
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)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
The price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 AU$91
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 AU$99
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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, take a look at the 84 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 are there close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 84 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 Taman Merdeka, Danga Bay Park and Woodlands Waterfront 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.