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Our top choices for Taman Merdeka hotels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Clean room 👍👍👍👍👍 Staff friendly👍👍👍👍👍 Shop nearby 👍👍👍👍👍"
Singapore
Jaime
The price is €34
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
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
Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
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 modern hotel dining area with large windows, contemporary furniture, and a clean, well-lit interior.

3. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
4.0 star property
Taman Century, 3 km from Taman Merdeka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Location is perfect. Staff very well trained Rooms are comfortable"
Singapore
Kian Chong
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

4. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
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 modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.

5. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"extremely value for money and location is very well placed for food, shopping and everything needed for a relaxing short trip. very happy with our stay and will stay again!"
Singapore
Amanda
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

6. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka
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 view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

7. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka
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 modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

8. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
Singapore
Jean
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
KSL Hotel & Resort
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

9. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Key collection and return was relatively easy, problem lies at identifying the unit you will be staying, as there are so many condo projects. Since I have not been there before, it took quite awhile to find the location"
Singapore
Wai Hoong
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB
3.0 star property
Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"I recently stayed at this 3-room apartment near the sea, and it was everything I hoped for and more! The location is unbeatable — just a short walk to the beach, with stunning ocean views from the balcony. The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and very well-equipped."
Singapore
Dat
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB
A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

11. KSL Residence

KSL Residence
3.0 star property
Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Good location, clean."
Singapore
YIN LIAN
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
KSL Residence
A balcony with a wooden table, a white furry chair, and a vase with a plant.

12. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 2.5 km from Taman Merdeka
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (26 reviews)
"The location is convenient, it’s close to mall and other attraction"
Malaysia
Abdul Rasyid
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

13. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 2.6 km from Taman Merdeka
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"This is an alright option fairly central in JB and close to JB Sentral. Not top notch, but okay value"
Canada
Daryl
The price is €18
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

14. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka
7.2 out of 10, Good, (523 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
New York Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor
2.0 star property
Danga Bay, 2.2 km from Taman Merdeka
7.2 out of 10, Good, (318 reviews)
"Staff is friendly and nice.. "
Singapore
Salmah
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

16. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Breakfast was great comfort food like home and the hotel staff were very helpful."
Singapore
daphne
The price is €36
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
A rooftop garden with a wooden deck, lush greenery, a small pond, and a city skyline in the background.

17. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru
3.0 star property
Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka
7.0 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Proximity to KSL, affordable, new room"
Singapore
Justin
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large TV. There is a city view through the windows, and the room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.

18. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.2 km from Taman Merdeka
7.4 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"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 👍👍"
Singapore
Wani
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

19. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

The Avenue M Johor Bahru
2.5 star property
Tampoi, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka
7.4 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"Let the guests know the rooms full rather than given them the smelly washroom and can't change a new room."
Singapore
Lai
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Avenue M Johor Bahru
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

20. KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone

KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone
3.0 star property
Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka
7.2 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"What you see on Hotels.com is what you get. 👍 Apartment is clean and well taken care of, ac is 👍 too. Amenities provided are of hotel quality and view is fantastic. Plus there are mahjong tables, 1 auto and the other is a normal table. There are 2 en-suite rooms, 1 common bathroom n a small toilet/shower in the utility area. Not forgetting the convenience 👍"
Singapore
LAI
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone
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Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

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
114 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
1,003 reviews
View
A modern hotel dining area with large windows, contemporary furniture, and a clean, well-lit interior.
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
37 reviews
View
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.
JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
108 reviews
View
A modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,001 reviews
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Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel new and clean"
Wing Kin 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

6.4/10 (8 reviews)
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 Taman Merdeka?
Taman Merdeka is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 33 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Taman Merdeka?
The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Taman Merdeka. Other good choices within a few miles include Amari Johor Bahru and Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Taman Merdeka?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Taman Merdeka.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Taman Merdeka, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Taman Merdeka.
What can I see and do near Taman Merdeka?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple and Tan Hiok Nee are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park and Nyee Phoe Flower Garden.
How can I get to Taman Merdeka?
If you're taking a train into town, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There may not be many public transport choices close to Taman Merdeka so consider a car rental to maximise your time.