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D'Resort at Downtown East
Room

D'Resort at Downtown East

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"A modern and well kept hotel. Enjoyed the pleasant staff. Beautiful daily breakfast & was the best coffee!"
The price is AED 424
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 January 2025
D'Resort at Downtown East
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Exterior

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"2nd times checking in this hotel. Convenience area. Cleanliness is good and the buffet is great too. "
The price is AED 251
AED 304 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
KSL Hotel & Resort
Exterior

KSL Hotel & Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1011)
"Room size was acceptable, but carpet felt dirty and dusty"
The price is AED 143
AED 165 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025
KSL Hotel & Resort
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Exterior

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"The kids really enjoyed our first time stay at Legoland. Location is very convenient and facilities are great!"
The price is AED 588
AED 648 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (537)
"Value for money, great location and cleanliness. The only bad was very poor water pressure for shower"
The price is AED 225
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
St. Giles Southkey
Exterior

St. Giles Southkey

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (587)
"Friendly, Helpful staff. Home away from Home...Keep it Up"
The price is AED 339
AED 377 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
St. Giles Southkey
Changi Cove
Front of property

Changi Cove

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Very quiet friendly "
The price is AED 507
AED 607 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Changi Cove
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Breakfast area

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (896)
"Friendly ground staff and efficient check in/out. Rooms are relatively acceptable though you might see some hair on the ground. Furninture a bit worn out. Overall, decent short stay "
The price is AED 229
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall
Front of property

Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"This is not the first time we staying here and we have nothing but good thoughts about this place. "
The price is AED 258
AED 286 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 January 2025
Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (221)
"Very Friendly and approachable front desk staff to house cleaners. Complimentary Breakfast has room for improvement. Hotel location is not walkable to city square komtsr. Does not has any convenient stores around. "
The price is AED 191
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Amari Johor Bahru
Property entrance

Amari Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Good stay. Enjoy it as we always like to stay there. Convenient to go to nearer mall. "
The price is AED 244
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
Amari Johor Bahru
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Exterior

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (968)
"Last minute decided to stay for a night after having great seafood and shopping, first time stay at this hotel and definitely will come back again. Great service provided and allow us to extend check out. "
The price is AED 296
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Front of property

Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (116)
"New environment n nice smelling. But aircon in d room blows at u n bathroom only 1 kind of shower n there is no door so water splashes out to d floor oside."
The price is AED 156
AED 192 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
Exterior

Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (563)
"Nice area"
The price is AED 377
AED 452 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
TROVE Johor Bahru
Room

TROVE Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (375)
"good location"
The price is AED 160
AED 203 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025
TROVE Johor Bahru
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
Exterior

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (966)
"No comment "
The price is AED 195
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
Front of property - evening/night

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"really nice go STAY"
The price is AED 389
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
Thistle Johor Bahru
Front of property

Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Very Good stay"
The price is AED 438
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Thistle Johor Bahru
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
Exterior

Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (661)
"Quick check in "
The price is AED 185
AED 226 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
Saffroncasa JB
Outdoor pool

Saffroncasa JB

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
"We're very satisfied with the apartment! It's new and well-maintained. Very clean and safe. It's within a short and easy 15-min walk from the JB Customs and sheltered all the way. A breeze to check-in and out! The only improvement which we hope to see is the provision of hand towel in the bathrooms and kitchen. Other than this, all thumbs up for a spacious and comfortable stay for us."
The price is AED 122
AED 140 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
Saffroncasa JB
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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, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Istana Besar.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Besar?

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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. Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, Istana Pasir Pelangi, and Istana Bukit Serene are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

How can I get to Istana Besar?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.