What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighborhood 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 neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveler 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 center. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru .

How many hotels will I find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 466 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Central District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central District?

For additional details about updating your trip to Central District or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighborhood?

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 neighborhood, 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.

Top Central District Hotels

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Natasha

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

2 BR PREMIER (PRIVATE POOL B) 1K,1Q (Check in at D'Esplanade Residence) | Living area | LCD TV

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

Central District

Tang Mui Rachel

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

Anna

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

4. St. Giles Southkey

Central District

Precilla

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

5. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District

Noelle Jin Ci

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

6. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

Arnel

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

7. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Central District

Hamizul

AED 640 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

Abdul Ghani

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

9. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

Poomahdevi

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

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

Central District

Rika

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

11. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Anna

AED 194 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

12. New York Hotel

Central District

Nur Farra Saadah

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

13. TROVE Johor Bahru

Central District

Seng-Hoe

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

14. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Central District

Mohamad Dali

AED 151 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

15. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Central District

Tan

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

JIN YUAN

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Executive Studio (Newly Renovated) | View from room

17. Crystal Crown Hotel

Central District

Anonymous traveler

AED 181 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

18. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District

Abdul Rahim

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Basic Apartment, Non Smoking, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

19. Twin Galaxy

Central District

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

20. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Central District

RICHARD

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre	4.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 17 reviews	View
TROVE Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 422 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 13 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

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

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Bukit Indah

Bukit Indah is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah, a top place to visit in the area.

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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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Taman Century

If you're spending some time in Taman Century, KSL City Mall and Holiday Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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Taman Abad

While Taman Abad isn't home to many top sights, Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Kempas

Kempas might not have many top sights, but Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Sutera Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean except for the toilet which is old and probably needed some upgrading The staff are ok, courteous and helpful Buffet breakfast is very good with wide spread of food choices and constantly topped up"