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Top Trending Hotels Near Istana Besar

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Reception
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Really nice hotel with excellent facilities including dining swimming pool and gym. Rooms are very spacious and quiet with high quality finish bathrooms and bedroom"
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
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 out of 10, Excellent, (662)
"Location is very good and cleanness. "
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (279)
"Stayed at the family suite and it was a lovely stay!"
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great place with nice buffet dinner and breakfast "
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
Poolside bar
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Excellent service and hotel"
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
Z Hotel Johor
Deluxe King Room
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124)
"Friendly service. Room well updated. Great location."
Z Hotel Johor
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Interior
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Great place to relax with family "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Exterior
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (410)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again. "
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (60)
"Clean room/ staff/ Shops nearby"
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Front of property
Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (577)
"Located in the older part of JB town. Near City Square, JB Sentral and CIQ. Lots of food options. Only complain is that the bed is too soft and there isn’t a hair dryer in the room. It’s a quite stressful unloading luggage if arriving by car because the one-way street is very narrow and no other vehicles can pass your stationary vehicle. Although there is a huge police station just down the street, walking around at night didn’t feel safe."
Belllo Hotel JB Central
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Exterior
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
"Friendly staff"
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool
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
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Lobby
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
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
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 €49
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"Our sink was clogged. Losing the keycard cost me Rm100. I lose keycards in other hotels all the time. First time I have to pay for it."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Outdoor pool
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"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 👍👍"
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Triple Room
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
TROVE Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool
TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (404)
"NA"
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
TROVE Johor Bahru
R&F TrexHomestay
Exterior
R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
R&F TrexHomestay
Twin Galaxy Residences
Exterior
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
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"The room is spacious and clean and is walkable to the SKS mall."
Yew Meng 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Hotels near other Istana Besar attractions

Central District which includes bird life, zoo animals and a pond

Johor Zoo

Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.
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Johor Bahru featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.
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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 112 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 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 112 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.

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