Central District hotels, Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Johor Bahru Hotel Guide

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Danga Bay Park and Beletime Danga Bay.

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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.

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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.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

8/10 Good

"The location of the property is near and convenient to get around to nearby places. Sound insulation for room isn't great. Noise could be heard quite clearly from people talking and the aircon or fan humming."

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Just next to CIQ. Will be glad that you are so close to the customs and can just dump the bag before going to shop in KSL or Southkey. In July 2026 the City Square is undergoing renovations so there is not much to shop so take note of that. Everything should be back to normal when the new MRT station opens that links to Singapore. The hotel is modern, new and very welcoming. Did not have breakfast at the hotel but went to the old town to have my nasi lemak and hainanese coffee."

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, KSL Hotel & Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This resort is steps from KSL City Mall, and offers a water park and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include St. Giles Southkey and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 464 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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Our top choices for Central District hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

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

6. New York Hotel

7. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

8. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

9. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10. TROVE Johor Bahru

11. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

12. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

13. Amari Johor Bahru

14. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

15. Crystal Crown Hotel

16. St. Giles Southkey

17. Z Hotel Johor

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

19. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

20. KSL Residence

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Sekudai

Danga Bay

Austin Heights

Taman Abad

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

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