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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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Our top choices for Johor Bahru historic hotels

A high-rise residential building complex with multiple floors, adjacent to a body of water, featuring a marina with boats.

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

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"All’s good, repeated stay. Thanks:)"
Singapore
Lim
The price is AED 137
AED 157 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

2. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is AED 148
AED 185 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Z Hotel Johor
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good for value of money"
Malaysia
BAN SENG
The price is AED 258
AED 313 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
An aerial view of a rooftop pool with a tiled floor, a white border, and lounge chairs.

4. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is AED 296
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

5. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (786 reviews)
"Hotel was great. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were great - the pool was nice to use. Great location. Couldn't ask for more."
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
The price is AED 290
AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (340 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is AED 194
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

7. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is AED 586
AED 642 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent 'Amari' sign, and a reception desk.

8. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Overall quite good experience"
Singapore
YU
The price is AED 304
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

9. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"NA"
Singapore
Andrew
The price is AED 204
AED 230 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

10. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is AED 70
AED 85 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

11. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Central District
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 110
AED 197 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Twin Galaxy Residences
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (427 reviews)
"Keep it up!"
Singapore
Jessie
The price is AED 201
AED 250 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
TROVE Johor Bahru
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

13. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"The property is okay, very near JBCC KOMTAR."
Singapore
carlo
The price is AED 97
AED 124 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a small indoor garden with a water feature.

14. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Good but wall can be thin other then that is spacious and bath tub is amazing"
Singapore
See Hui Qing Karyne
The price is AED 126
AED 157 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
Balcony view

15. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106 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 165
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

16. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
3.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (108 reviews)
"The room is clean, aircon needs servicing. The bathtub is a hazard, its shaky and has detached from the wall. The location is great, right above KSL shopping. Great for short stay."
Singapore
Hui Ying
The price is AED 132
AED 152 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
JB City Shopping Mall Apartment
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small seating area, and a large window with curtains.

17. Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru
2.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Got a triple single bed room — spacious, good aircon, TV works well. Bathroom has a bathtub to shower in, water pressure is super shiok! Only downside is the bathtub and toilet bowl are a bit shaky. Location is great with lots of massage places and food nearby"
Singapore
Jolyn
The price is AED 156
AED 177 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Atelier Hotel Abiad Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

18. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Good location, walkable to many shops and shopping mall like City Square, Komtar, etc (within 5min), but the room quite small."
Singapore
Michael
The price is AED 97
AED 113 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a view of the sea through large windows.

19. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is AED 164
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
R&F TrexHomestay
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

20. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is AED 172
AED 229 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
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Frequently asked questions

What can a history buff expect from a stay in Johor Bahru?
The historical places in Johor Bahru are likely a big part of your travel plans. While you're here, you might want to visit the array of shops and fun-filled theme parks.
What's the best accommodation in Johor Bahru to learn about local history?
Based on our travel expertise, Heritage Cultural Lane @ Hiok Nee *Johor Bahru Downtown is a top guesthouse on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features onsite laundry facilities and a washer.
How many historically relevant hotels are located in Johor Bahru?
In Johor Bahru, you'll find 837 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights in Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is notable for landmarks like Istana Besar, Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum, and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple. Families come for attractions such as Danga Bay Park, Johor Zoo, and Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park. Johor Bahru City Square is another popular sight to explore.
What is a historic hotel like in Johor Bahru?
A historic hotel gives guests a chance to stay in a building recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Johor Bahru typically preserve original characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
They are quite similar. The term "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S., while "heritage hotel" is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the physical building and architecture. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value that the place has and how it inspired the surrounding community.
Do historic hotels in Johor Bahru have modern facilities?
Yes, efforts are made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the usual amenities you'd find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Johor Bahru doesn't mean you're picking a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.