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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
Central District, 0.5 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291)
"Pleasant stay "
Malaysia
ariza
The price is AED 188
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"I had a great stay at Capri. Nice facilities and great breakfast."
United States
David
The price is AED 314
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Capri by Fraser 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, (1005)
"Great place with nice buffet dinner and breakfast "
United Kingdom
Kostiantyn
The price is AED 347
AED 418 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128)
"Friendly service. Room well updated. Great location."
United States
charles
The price is AED 179
AED 223 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Z Hotel Johor

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is AED 284
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Amari Johor Bahru

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, (683)
"Very near to CIQ and within Komtar and next to City Sq. Very convnient"
Singapore
Sue Yin Evelyn
The price is AED 311
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

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

4.5 star property
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Clean room/ staff/ Shops nearby"
Singapore
Soe Moe
The price is AED 183
AED 207 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again. "
Singapore
Betsy
The price is AED 280
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

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, (83)
"Toilets were slightly old and dirty, but room was spacious and comfortable"
Singapore
Derek
The price is AED 178
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

2.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is AED 87
AED 103 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (84)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"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 AED 130
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is AED 338
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
R&F TrexHomestay

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, (1003)
"Clean rooms and very good location"
Singapore
josefa
The price is AED 139
AED 177 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc) Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels). Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Singapore
Aiden
Twin Galaxy Residences

TROVE Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (407)
"My experience at Trove was a pleasant one. The main touchpoints were done well. Could be better if there was a little background music in the lobby. No complaints and enjoyed my stay there! Beautiful view of JB and the sunrise from the room. We were given adjoining rooms when we requested too. Thank you. 🙂"
Singapore
Jemima Hui Min
The price is AED 208
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
TROVE Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (7)
"The room is spacious and clean and is walkable to the SKS mall."
Singapore
Yew Meng
The price is AED 578
AED 633 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sheraton Johor Bahru

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (25)
"Ideal place for a good relaxation for family n friends "
Singapore
Simon
The price is AED 119
AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (15)
"staff is very courteous "
Malaysia
Choong Keong
The price is AED 84
AED 99 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
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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 121 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru 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 0.9 mi (1.5 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 121 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. Sights like Tan Hiok Nee and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Taman Merdeka.
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.

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