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Our top choices for Johor Bahru historic hotels

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"All’s good, repeated stay. Thanks:)"
Singapore
Lim
The price is €38
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

2. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Z Hotel Johor
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

3. 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)
"Good for value of money"
Malaysia
BAN SENG
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

4. 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, (786 reviews)
"Hotel was great. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were great - the pool was nice to use. Great location. Couldn't ask for more."
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

6. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

7. 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, (340 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

8. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Overall quite good experience"
Singapore
YU
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

9. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"NA"
Singapore
Andrew
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

10. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is €22
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

11. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"The property is okay, very near JBCC KOMTAR."
Singapore
carlo
The price is €30
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

12. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
3.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (108 reviews)
"The room is clean, aircon needs servicing. The bathtub is a hazard, its shaky and has detached from the wall. The location is great, right above KSL shopping. Great for short stay."
Singapore
Hui Ying
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

13. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (427 reviews)
"Keep it up!"
Singapore
Jessie
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a small indoor garden with a water feature.

14. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (164 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 €38
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small seating area, and a large window with curtains.

15. Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru
2.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Got a triple single bed room — spacious, good aircon, TV works well. Bathroom has a bathtub to shower in, water pressure is super shiok! Only downside is the bathtub and toilet bowl are a bit shaky. Location is great with lots of massage places and food nearby"
Singapore
Jolyn
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

16. 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 €48
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Twin Galaxy Residences
A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

17. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106 reviews)
"We are a family of 6, the apartment was very spacious and the location was convenient too. We enjoyed our stay very much, the staff was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend this accommodation."
United Kingdom
Irene
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

18. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Good location, walkable to many shops and shopping mall like City Square, Komtar, etc (within 5min), but the room quite small."
Singapore
Michael
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

19. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

20. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
R&F TrexHomestay
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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Johor Bahru?
The historical sites in Johor Bahru are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. While you're here, you might want to visit the major shopping area and fun-filled theme parks.
Where's the best place to stay in Johor Bahru to be near historical sites?
Based on our travel expertise, Heritage Cultural Lane @ Hiok Nee *Johor Bahru Downtown is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features on-site laundry facilities and a washing machine.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Johor Bahru?
In Johor Bahru, there are 837 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical places and other sights in Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is notable for landmarks like Istana Besar, Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple. Families come for attractions such as Danga Bay Park, Johor Zoo and Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park. Johor Bahru City Square is another popular sight to explore.
What is a historic hotel like in Johor Bahru?
Guests who choose historic hotels have an opportunity to stay in a place that's been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that's been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Johor Bahru often retain original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
These are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the building and architecture itself. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Johor Bahru have modern facilities?
Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Visitors can expect the amenities from a contemporary hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Johor Bahru, it doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's rundown or uncomfortable for guests.