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Johor Bahru Hotel Guide. Hotels in Central District, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Our top choices for Central District hotels

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

1. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Central District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I love the location and hotel. It's clean and affordable."
Singapore
Tang Mui Rachel
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
KSL Hotel & Resort
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

3. 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, (772 reviews)
"Breakfast was good too!"
Singapore
Poomahdevi
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"very recommmended place, good location and staff was very friendly 👍👍"
Malaysia
Rika
The price is €38
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

5. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, walkable distance to KSL. Clean and spacious room, generally a happy stay."
Singapore
Anna
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

6. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay! Very quiet and comfortable"
Singapore
Noelle Jin Ci
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Amari 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, (334 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.

8. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay"
Singapore
Derrick
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet and private location with a modern twist. Great place to stay."
Singapore
Arnel
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

10. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (422 reviews)
"Good location near Pelangi Plaza. Though crossing the road by foot needs to be careful of traffic as there are limited crossing road options. Hotel room is clean and good size."
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

11. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Z Hotel Johor
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

12. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Good location"
Singapore
JIN YUAN
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

13. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (521 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is €39
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
New York Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings.

14. Crystal Crown Hotel

Crystal Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (507 reviews)
"Hotel is near KSL"
Singapore
Anonymous traveller
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Crystal Crown Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

15. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (71 reviews)
"The room was very clean and well maintained. The staff very friendly and helpful."
Malaysia
Hamizul
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

16. 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 €27
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and greenery, offering a city view.

17. St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel is very accessible to mall for shopping n food. Hotel breakfast is good"
Singapore
Precilla
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
St. Giles Southkey
A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

18. KSL Residence

KSL Residence
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Good location, clean."
Singapore
YIN LIAN
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
KSL Residence
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

19. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (100 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family. Very convienience."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is €36
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

20. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"The room was clean, all the staff were helpful and courteous. Breakfast was good. A lot of shops and restaurants near by. Strongly recommended to stay here. You will not regret."
Singapore
Abdul Rahim
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
107 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
175 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.
Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
71 reviews
View
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A residential area with houses and trees during sunset.
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Open Photo by Botak Jon

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

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.

A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.

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.

A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats and a flag.

Danga Bay

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

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.

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay, will definitely book again for my future visits!"
Anna 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

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, St. Giles Southkey is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?
Expedia has 468 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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