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Top 10 Hotels Near Istana Besar

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers

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

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
" I really loved the stay! The place was clean and had a great bay view. It was so nice having breakfast on the balcony while watching the sunrise! "
The price is S$68
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (255)
"I like that the room is clean . The bathing area is clean and big . Please keep it up . Will stay again. "
The price is S$72
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Front of property

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (952)
"Very good stay"
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Interior

R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Enjoy this home stay. It is nice, clean and friendly host. "
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms. "
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
Poolside bar

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"I have been staying at Amari many times and will continue to do so. They have never disappoint me with their rooms, services and facilities."
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Amari Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (624)
"Room is clean and well equipped. Location close to amenities and full of dining options. Enjoyed our stay there."
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (390)
"Shama Suasana is conveniently located near 2 shopping malls & it is well maintained."
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Z Hotel Johor
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"Good service.. location is good, near ciq. Walking distance to shopping malls. "
Z Hotel Johor
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Exterior

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (63)
"Mattress wasn’t too comfortable but otherwise everything is great"
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Place is near KSL, food joint nearby, easy to get grab"
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Property entrance

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (574)
"Can’t watch TV poor signal. Overall okay."
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (76)
"Short vacay with family to the southern side of Malaysia…exploring the nature and city with affordable stay at this hotel."
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
City view from property

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
R&F TrexHomestay
Exterior

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"Excellent stay at R&F TrexHomestay, the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was seamless and accommodating to late check-in request. The apartment is located close to the checkpoint, and there are plenty of F&B options inside the R&F mall."
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
R&F TrexHomestay
Twin Galaxy Residences
Exterior

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
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."
Twin Galaxy Residences
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"A decent budget hotel."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Balcony

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22)
"Check in was smooth, and efficient. Property was clean and well maintained."
The price is S$72
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Thistle Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Good property for a family. Inconvenient location if you don’t have a vehicle."
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Thistle Johor Bahru
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
Lobby

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (15)
"Ok"
The price is S$52
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
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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, take a look at the 85 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 Amari Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Istana Besar.

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?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.