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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru1.2 km from Istana Besar
Natasha
P4,686
P5,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG0.7 km from Istana Besar
Abdul Ghani
P3,269
P4,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru1.6 km from Istana Besar
Arnel
P5,916
P6,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
4. R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQCentral District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
Arnel
P2,679
P3,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
5. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG1.1 km from Istana Besar
Poomahdevi
P5,382
P6,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
6. Amari Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru1.1 km from Istana Besar
Noelle Jin Ci
P4,825
P5,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
7. Z Hotel Johor
Z Hotel Johor1.1 km from Istana Besar
Mona
P2,693
P3,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
8. Sheraton Johor Bahru
Sheraton Johor Bahru1.9 km from Istana Besar
Xiu Hui
P10,053
P11,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
9. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In1.8 km from Istana Besar
Kevin
P1,379
P1,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
10. TROVE Johor Bahru
TROVE Johor BahruTaman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
Seng-Hoe
P3,516
P4,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
11. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JBCentral District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar
Tiong Ghee
P2,320
P3,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
12. Belllo Hotel JB Central
Belllo Hotel JB Central1.1 km from Istana Besar
Norridzuan
P2,595
P2,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
13. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru1 km from Istana Besar
Faye
P4,554
P5,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
14. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene1.8 km from Istana Besar
Mohamad Dali
P2,401
P3,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
15. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus1 km from Istana Besar
Michael
P1,654
P1,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
16. R&F TrexHomestay
R&F TrexHomestayCentral District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
KAI JIN
P4,287
P5,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality1.1 km from Istana Besar
Tan
P2,215
P2,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
18. R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU1.9 km from Istana Besar
Simon
P2,870
P4,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
19. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower
Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle TowerTaman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
Abdul Rasyid
P2,572
P3,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
20. Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Attrus By LSE - Hostel1.1 km from Istana Besar
Ken
P1,405
P1,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru | 9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews | View | |||||
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG | 8.6 Excellent 334 reviews | View | |||||
 Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru | 9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews | View | |||||
 R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ | 9.4 Exceptional 174 reviews | View | |||||
 Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 771 reviews | View |
Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews
KSL Hotel & Resort
8/10 Good
"Friendly and helpful staff. One of the rare hotels that lets you check-in if you arrive before the standard check-in time. Excellent dining options."
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Outstanding"
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
10/10 Excellent
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
10/10 Excellent
"Been there a few time. My go to jb stay"
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Just next to CIQ. Will be glad that you are so close to the customs and can just dump the bag before going to shop in KSL or Southkey. In July 2026 the City Square is undergoing renovations so there is not much to shop so take note of that. Everything should be back to normal when the new MRT station opens that links to Singapore. The hotel is modern, new and very welcoming. Did not have breakfast at the hotel but went to the old town to have my nasi lemak and hainanese coffee."
Suasana JB Central by TPL
10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
8/10 Good
"Location is quite convenient. Near to eateries and massage places. Cleanliness of the property could have been better. There is a morning market on Mondays. The property is along a busy street. Can be noisy in the mornings."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
8/10 Good
"Night can get quite noisy"
T Hotel Johor Bahru
8/10 Good
"Nearness to train station"
Other attractions near Istana Besar
Johor Zoo
7.0/10 (15 reviews)
Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
6.4/10 (8 reviews)
Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.
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Tan Hiok Nee
Learn about the local history of Bandar Johor Bahru with a stop at Tan Hiok Nee. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.
Royal Abu Bakar Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar
Learn about the local history of Johor Bahru when you take a trip to Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Sultan Ibrahim Building
7.4/10 (3 reviews)
After visiting Sultan Ibrahim Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum during your travels in Bandar Johor Bahru. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sri Raja Mariamman Temple
After visiting Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bandar Johor Bahru. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.