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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a tower.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, comfortable seating areas, and artwork on display.

1. Perdana Kota Bharu

1 km from Istana Batu

"I had a truly wonderful stay at Perdana Hotel Kota Bharu. From the moment I checked in, the hospitality was top-notch. The staff were incredibly welcoming, polite, and always ready to assist with a warm smile, making us feel right at home throughout our visit. The food at the hotel was another major highlight. Every meal was delicious, well-prepared, and featured a fantastic variety of local Kelantanese delicacies alongside international options. What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is...

Muhammad Imran Bin

AED 248

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern restaurant with a central buffet area, black and red decor, and pendant lighting.

A spacious room with a large mirror, exercise balls, and a ceiling fan.

2. Crystal Lodge

0.6 km from Istana Batu

David

AED 136

AED 172 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a stair climber, and a row of exercise bikes.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a large chandelier, and a television screen.

A modern, curved seating area with a central table, upholstered in light fabric, and a decorative ceiling feature.

3. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

2.4 km from Istana Batu

Maimunah

AED 190

AED 218 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern multi-story building with a flat facade, large windows, and decorative vertical elements.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a small countertop. There are bottles of water and a plate with food on the counter.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a countertop.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

4. AL-Aidid Homestay

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Swee Guan

AED 107

AED 127 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a large entrance and a parking area with cars.

An outdoor event space with white doors adorned with greenery, tables set for an event with purple sashes, and a backdrop with pink drapes.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with white sofas, and a large pillar.

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding lounge area, and a building with large windows.

5. Grand Riverview Hotel

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Azmee

AED 178

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom door.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of glass and concrete facades.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and decorative flowers on the wall.

A modern building entrance with a glass door and a metal railing.

6. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

0.5 km from Istana Batu

fathilatul zakimi

AED 88

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A reception area with a red archway, a reception desk, a clock, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A two-story building with a green awning, a covered entrance, and a seating area with wooden benches and tables.

A hotel entrance with a green awning, a bicycle parked outside, and a sign indicating the name.

7. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

1 km from Istana Batu

Anonymous traveler

AED 38

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a plant.

A conference room with a long wooden table, six brown leather chairs, red curtains, a projector screen, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel facade with balconies, a sign for 'Flora Place Hotel', and a 'Flora Bay' sign.

A spacious hall with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging decorations.

8. Flora Place Hotel

0.7 km from Istana Batu

Chin Tho

AED 82

AED 110 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with a glass enclosure and a wooden deck.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern lobby with black and grey furniture, a central round table, and decorative wall art.

9. Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

1.3 km from Istana Batu

Joseph

AED 188

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and countertop. There is a dark partition with cutouts, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a floral bedspread, a kitchenette with a sink and a coffee maker, and a dark-colored partition with cutouts.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "KBCP Kota Bharu City Point".

A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, and a white chair.

10. Best Studio Guest House

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Tan Poo

AED 73

AED 90 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A Tune Hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a red and white color scheme, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted sign.

A large indoor market with multiple stalls selling various goods.

A hotel building with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent sign.

11. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

1.7 km from Istana Batu

siti salmor

AED 77

AED 96 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large floral arrangement, and a seating area with leather couches.

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A modern elevator with a metallic interior and a digital display showing 'M'.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to a bright room at the end.

12. Hotel Bintang Indah

0.2 km from Istana Batu

Mr Unhappy

AED 117

AED 149 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A seating area with wooden furniture, including sofas and a table, in a room with glass doors leading to another space.

A hotel with a purple sign, parked cars, and a visible storefront.

A hotel room with two single beds, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, and a power outlet.

A reception area with a green door, a bench, a potted plant, a wooden bench, and a wall-mounted sign.

13. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

0.5 km from Istana Batu

AZIZ

AED 56

AED 72 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard and a green and orange patterned bedspread. There is a window with green and white curtains, and the room has a tiled floor.

A small bathroom with a blue toilet, a white wall with a blue and white tile border, and a white wall-mounted water heater.

A room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread.

A building with a sign for Sri Cemerlang Baru Lodge. There are parked cars in front.

14. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

1 km from Istana Batu

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AED 42

AED 58 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern lobby with marble walls, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a green marble wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a green sofa.

15. Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu

0.6 km from Istana Batu

AED 85

AED 103 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a counter, chairs, and a bench.

The exterior of Azam Hotel with a clear entrance, glass doors, and a visible signboard.

An elevator with a metallic finish, a door, and a control panel.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows, a small bedside table with a TV, and a green curtain on the window.

16. Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel

0.6 km from Istana Batu

KOICHI

AED 40

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern outdoor area with circular stone seating and a tree.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

A rooftop terrace with exercise equipment, a covered seating area, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated sign.

17. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

1.3 km from Istana Batu

AED 210

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass display case, and a seating area with a sofa and curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a mirror on the wall.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower unit.

18. Hotel O Peneka Inn

1.6 km from Istana Batu

AED 40

AED 55 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A conference room with a wooden table and chairs, a reception area with a sofa and chairs, and a decorative wall with a sign.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A pink building with a Canon store and a Samsung store.

A home office setup with two monitors, a printer, and a desk chair.

19. Hotel O D'noor

1.1 km from Istana Batu

AED 43

AED 58 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a wall clock, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story building with a red and white facade, large windows, and a paved entrance area.

A reception area with a reception desk, a fireplace, a framed picture, and two chairs.

20. Tanjong Inn by StayZy

1.6 km from Istana Batu

AED 46

AED 62 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Batu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Perdana Kota Bharu	8.6 Excellent 587 reviews	View
Crystal Lodge	8.6 Excellent 107 reviews	View
Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)	8.4 Very good 354 reviews	View
AL-Aidid Homestay	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View
Grand Riverview Hotel	7.6 Good 296 reviews	View

Top Istana Batu Hotel Reviews

Grand Riverview Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room is not properly cleaned and hotel room is old."

Crystal Lodge

8/10 Good

"Clean and spacious family room. Breakfast buffet was impressive. AC was not strong enough, took many hours to cool the room down and didn’t ever really get cool. Gym could be updated and improved. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment was great. Washing machine not so great. Great location for food and transport. 24 hr e-mart at the front of the building. Coffee shops and restaurants close."

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

8/10 Good

"Clean room with basic amenities. Breakfast was simple with western and local selections."

Perdana Kota Bharu

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed for one night at the Perdana kota Bharu after a missed flight. It is our first time in this city. Upon arrival, we were impressed with the amazing service provided by Mrs Zuriati. She went above and beyond , upgraded our room and provided such kind and thoughtful service. She accompanied us to our room and made sure we were comfortable. The room we stayed in was new, very clean with a modern bathroom , pool view and all amenities , including a prayer mat. The breakfast buffet was really varied, including local and western dishes. We got to try local dishes such as Akok. The hotel is about 15 min from the airport so it is very practical. Overall , this was a great surprise. Thank you again Zuriati for your kindness and great service ! I will stay at the perdana when I come back to kota bharu."

Other attractions near Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Handicraft Village and Craft Museum in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Istana Jahar

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Istana Jahar during your trip to Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kampung Kraftangan

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kampung Kraftangan in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Muhammadi Mosque

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Muhammadi Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Bharu. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Muzium Islam

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Muzium Islam in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Padang Merdeka

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kota Bharu when you spend time at Padang Merdeka. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Street Art

Enjoy an outing to Street Art during your stay in Kota Bharu. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Siti Khadijah Central Market

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Bharu, you can do some window-shopping at Siti Khadijah Central Market. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Batu?

Istana Batu is located in an area of Kota Bharu known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 65 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Adjacent to Istana Batu, Grand Riverview Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include ibis Styles Kota Bharu and Crystal Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Istana Batu?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Istana Batu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Batu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Istana Batu.

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

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Istana Batu, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Istana Batu?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kampung Kraftangan, or State Museum. Create some family memories at Street Art and Cultural Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Padang Merdeka, Pulau Renjuna, and Pulau Beluru.

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Our top choices for Istana Batu hotels

1. Perdana Kota Bharu

2. Crystal Lodge

3. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

4. AL-Aidid Homestay

5. Grand Riverview Hotel

6. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

7. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

8. Flora Place Hotel

9. Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

10. Best Studio Guest House

11. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

12. Hotel Bintang Indah

13. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

14. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

15. Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu

16. Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel

17. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

18. Hotel O Peneka Inn

19. Hotel O D'noor

20. Tanjong Inn by StayZy

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Top Istana Batu Hotel Reviews

Grand Riverview Hotel

Crystal Lodge

Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

Perdana Kota Bharu

Other attractions near Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

Istana Jahar

Kampung Kraftangan

Muhammadi Mosque

Muzium Islam

Padang Merdeka

Street Art

Siti Khadijah Central Market

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