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Top Trending Hotels Near Istana Besar

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Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"I had a great stay at Capri. Nice facilities and great breakfast."
United States
David
The price is P5,411
P5,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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

4.5 star property
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73)
"Clean room/ staff/ Shops nearby"
Singapore
Soe Moe
The price is P2,934
P3,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great place with nice buffet dinner and breakfast "
United Kingdom
Kostiantyn
The price is P5,071
P6,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (683)
"Very near to CIQ and within Komtar and next to City Sq. Very convnient"
Singapore
Sue Yin Evelyn
The price is P5,582
P6,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Poolside bar
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is P5,243
P6,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Amari Johor Bahru
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128)
"Friendly service. Room well updated. Great location."
United States
charles
The price is P3,055
P3,748 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Z Hotel Johor
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R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

4.0 star property
Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83)
"Toilets were slightly old and dirty, but room was spacious and comfortable"
Singapore
Derek
The price is P2,883
P4,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
Central District, 0.5 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291)
"Pleasant stay "
Malaysia
ariza
The price is P3,008
P3,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
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Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again. "
Singapore
Betsy
The price is P4,485
P4,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Front of property
Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (579)
"Excellent "
United States
Mohamad Fazillilah
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Outdoor pool
TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (407)
"My experience at Trove was a pleasant one. The main touchpoints were done well. Could be better if there was a little background music in the lobby. No complaints and enjoyed my stay there! Beautiful view of JB and the sunrise from the room. We were given adjoining rooms when we requested too. Thank you. 🙂"
Singapore
Jemima Hui Min
The price is P3,775
P4,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
TROVE Johor Bahru
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (84)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Outdoor pool
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"A convenient place to stay."
Malaysia
logenthiran
The price is P4,153
P4,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
Buffet
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

3.5 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Clean rooms and very good location"
Singapore
josefa
The price is P2,643
P3,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
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New York Hotel

New York Hotel

3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (503)
"Good location"
Malaysia
boonchin
New York Hotel
Restaurant
G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment

G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment

3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (142)
"Close to the park"
United States
Yuehui
G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment
Front of property - evening/night
T Hotel Johor Bahru

T Hotel Johor Bahru

2.5 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
4.6 out of 10, (80)
"Shops nearby "
Singapore
PUCHAMUTHU
The price is P1,569
P1,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
T Hotel Johor Bahru
Free WiFi
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

2.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is P1,365
P1,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Clean and decent. Rooms are generally comfortable, only thing is don’t have warbrobe. Having mahjong room is great! Booked 2 units and 1 of them don’t have frying pan for own cooking. Overall still clean and decent accommodation. "
Singapore
Anonymous traveler
The price is P2,670
P3,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Exterior
Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
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."
Singapore
Aiden
Twin Galaxy Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"The unit was immaculate. Check in was smooth and communication was great. The complex is a little overwhelming at first, but then we learned our way around. We enjoyed the pool briefly, and our son wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately JB was just a transit point for us, but we did check out the mall next door. Nice view of Singapore and spacious apartment!"
Daniel 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Hotels near other Istana Besar attractions

Central District which includes bird life, zoo animals and a pond

Johor Zoo

Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.
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Johor Bahru showing heritage architecture and a mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

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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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, check out the 121 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.
How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 121 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer 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?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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