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Our top choices for Central District hotels

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, convenient location, good range of breakfast"
Singapore
Alfred
The price is AED 257
AED 312 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Central District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I love the location and hotel. It's clean and affordable."
Singapore
Tang Mui Rachel
The price is AED 183
AED 198 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
KSL Hotel & Resort
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

3. 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, (775 reviews)
"Fantastic location and comfortable stay! The location of this hotel is unbeatable—it’s right next to Komtar JBCC and City Square, making shopping and dining incredibly convenient, especially after crossing CIQ. The room was spotless, modern, and quiet with a very comfortable bed. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the front desk staff were friendly and efficient throughout our stay. The breakfast buffet had a great spread with plenty of variety. Would definitely stay here again on my next...
Malaysia
Albee
The price is AED 299
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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.

4. 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, (337 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is AED 171
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

5. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean very spacious. Very good for this price."
United States
Junchi
The price is AED 185
AED 209 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

6. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed the breakfast buffet!"
Singapore
ShengJia
The price is AED 288
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Amari Johor Bahru
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

7. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (422 reviews)
"Good location near Pelangi Plaza. Though crossing the road by foot needs to be careful of traffic as there are limited crossing road options. Hotel room is clean and good size."
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
The price is AED 222
AED 276 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"very recommmended place, good location and staff was very friendly 👍👍"
Malaysia
Rika
The price is AED 129
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror with integrated lighting, and a marble countertop with a sink.

9. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is AED 323
AED 360 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and greenery, offering a city view.

10. St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Went on a weekday so it wasn’t crowded. Easy to check in and out. Great place to stay!"
Singapore
Melissa
The price is AED 388
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
St. Giles Southkey
A modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.

11. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"extremely value for money and location is very well placed for food, shopping and everything needed for a relaxing short trip. very happy with our stay and will stay again!"
Singapore
Amanda
The price is AED 251
AED 271 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

12. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is AED 156
AED 185 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
New York Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

13. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is AED 585
AED 640 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings.

14. Crystal Crown Hotel

Crystal Crown Hotel
3.0 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (509 reviews)
"Hotel is near KSL"
Singapore
Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 144
AED 179 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Crystal Crown Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

15. 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, (181 reviews)
"This the 3rd time i stayed in Fuju listing/unit, still i find it to be pleasant and it has always been Pleasant to stay there. Highly recommended."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is AED 156
AED 177 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

16. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (31 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
Singapore
JULIA
The price is AED 324
AED 359 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Breakfast was great comfort food like home and the hotel staff were very helpful."
Singapore
daphne
The price is AED 108
AED 139 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
A grand staircase with ornate metal railings and a series of illuminated ceiling lights.

18. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Berjaya Waterfront Hotel
4.0 star property
Central District
6.6 out of 10, (883 reviews)
"Excellent 👍😉👌👏"
Canada
RICHARD
The price is AED 173
AED 195 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Berjaya Waterfront Hotel
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

19. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (454 reviews)
"The room was clean, all the staff were helpful and courteous. Breakfast was good. A lot of shops and restaurants near by. Strongly recommended to stay here. You will not regret."
Singapore
Abdul Rahim
The price is AED 204
AED 229 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

20. KSL Residence

KSL Residence
3.0 star property
Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Good location, clean."
Singapore
YIN LIAN
The price is AED 213
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
KSL Residence
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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
111 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
181 reviews
View
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
775 reviews
View
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large mirror with integrated lighting, and a marble countertop with a sink.
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A residential area with houses and trees during sunset.
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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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Taman Century

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

A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

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.

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
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Andrew 2-night trip
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Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Frequently asked questions

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 Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and Atelier Hotel 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.