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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (325 reviews)
"Convenient and quiet ;)"
Singapore
Mui San
The price is AED 197
AED 258 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (758 reviews)
"Excellent location "
Singapore
Leong
The price is AED 279
AED 340 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
The price is AED 283
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Clean room, good service team, parking is convenient too"
Singapore
Vivian
The price is AED 154
AED 175 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (137 reviews)
"Convenient hotel near city square mall and eateries. Staff are friendly."
Singapore
Huiling
The price is AED 168
AED 211 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Z Hotel Johor

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good place to stay! Very quiet and comfortable"
Singapore
Noelle Jin Ci
The price is AED 341
AED 411 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Amari Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, decent breakfast, good pool."
New Zealand
Kris
The price is AED 224
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Outstanding,it more than we expected,great location,will recommend to anyone,will definitely be back again."
Australia
Thanh Hoang
The price is AED 290
AED 324 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Best part was the exceptional service. Especially Tara at the breakfast restaurant (her big bright smile and efficiency) and Giresh at the bar (he went out of his way to cater to our requests)"
Singapore
Vijay
The price is AED 488
AED 536 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (590 reviews)
"The aircon was really noisy cant sleep at all, the aircon isnt like your home aircon so take note of that, and the room was very running down and dirty, blanket tuck underneath was black and smelly, despite the friendliness of the staffs I will never comeback here again."
Singapore
Thi Thanh Tien
The price is AED 201
AED 246 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Belllo Hotel JB Central

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is AED 78
AED 93 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is AED 144
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (99 reviews)
"We are a family of 6, the apartment was very spacious and the location was convenient too. We enjoyed our stay very much, the staff was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend this accommodation."
United Kingdom
Irene
The price is AED 176
AED 262 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
The price is AED 115
AED 133 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient to stay as many food stall surrounding and a mall just next to the hotel"
Malaysia
Chin Sung
The price is AED 102
AED 129 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
The price is AED 60
AED 80 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (12 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is AED 230
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
R&F TrexHomestay

Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
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 AED 98
AED 184 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Twin Galaxy Residences

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (21 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 AED 64
AED 78 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (27 reviews)
"Ideal place for a good relaxation for family n friends "
Singapore
Simon
The price is AED 166
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
325 reviews
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
758 reviews
View
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
JB R&F Cove Seaview Bay 4BR Unit (Kitchen/Refrigerator/Washing Machine/Free Parking) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
152 reviews
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Smart TV
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
137 reviews
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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 128 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?
Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. 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 Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.
How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 128 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?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Istana Besar, head over to our customer service page.
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. Sights like Tan Hiok Nee and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Woodlands Waterfront Park, Danga Bay Park, and Marsiling Park.
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.