Top 10 Central District Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 61 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
St. Giles Southkey	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central District

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Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

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Austin Heights

Austin Heights might not have many top sights, but Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Austin Hills Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats and a flag.

Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Danga Bay Park and Beletime Danga Bay.

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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.

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

Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good. Walking distance to mall and food center. Must try dapo Khaleeda, 10min grab drive."

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay here very much. It was conveniently located next an indoor shopping area. Loved the bathroom toiletries and robe that were provided. We ordered room service two nights and it was delicious and quick! If we were ever in JB again, I wouldn't hesitate to book here."

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"11/10 experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed with their exceptional hospitality and attention to detail. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The bed was amazingly comfortable, and the amenities exceeded our expectations. The hotel's location was perfect, making it easy to explore the surrounding area while still enjoying a peaceful atmosphere. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay, always greeting us with a smile and offering assistance whenever needed. We can't wait to return and will happily recommend it to family and friends. We did return on 11 July) Thank you for making our trip so special!"

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Great first-time experience staying at Sheraton Hotel JB! Everything feels new (literally lol), the hotel lobby smelt good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We booked a twin room, and it was very spacious with 2 super single beds (or 2 small double beds), a small sofa + cushioned chair with a big round-ish table, 1 cushioned seat stand(?) for putting barang, a cushioned luggage opening area/cabinet, and the beds were comfortable. Cleanliness may need slight improvement as we had 1 bath towel that had a few strands of hair folded within, and a strand of hair under the blanket on each of our beds 😂 Another 2 small "issues" we had was the shower room glass door being unable to be closed fully and the aircon being a bit loud and not very cold despite the temperature being automatically set at 23.5°C. Then again, being in reasonably "temperated" room may not be a bad thing as we did not wake up shivering lol 🤣 My last comment on the hotel would be on their buffet breakfast! The food variety was great and the taste is majority good too! Thank you for your kind hospitality ☺️ *On a side note, there is a new mall connected to the hotel, and although it is not very big, it was nice to shop in as there is a big supermarket & pharmacy in the basement, sufficient food options, massage places (highly recommend Qi dynasty!) and also "useful" shops like Watsons, Daiso and MatsuKiyo."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its major shopping area. Experience the best of Central District with a visit to KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveller data, KSL Hotel & Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This resort is steps from KSL City Mall, and offers a water park and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Amari Johor Bahru and St. Giles Southkey.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 480 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Central District.

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru City Square and Holiday Plaza might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, 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.

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KSL Hotel & Resort

St. Giles Southkey

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

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

New York Hotel

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

TROVE Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Z Hotel Johor

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Austin Heights

Danga Bay

Sekudai

Taman Abad

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

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