Top 10 Hotels Near Taman Merdeka in Johor Bahru for 2026

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

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden countertops, and a buffet setup.

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Natasha

P4,386

P5,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

A tall building with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern, well-lit living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop.

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

Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Rika

P2,413

P2,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved seating area, and a staircase with a unique design.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase and modern seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, and a piano.

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Amanda

P9,469

P10,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and a view of a modern building.

A banquet hall with rows of tables, a stage, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern dining area with round tables, chairs, and a bookshelf with books.

4. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3 km from Taman Merdeka

JIN YUAN

P5,521

P6,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two lion statues, and a large screen displaying an indoor golf simulator advertisement.

A modern living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a leather sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A buffet setup with various food items and a counter with stacked plates.

5. KSL Hotel & Resort

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Tang Mui Rachel

P3,541

P3,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a playground area with slides and climbing structures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a potted plant, and a patterned wall.

A high-rise building with a grid-like facade, featuring a pattern of green and white panels.

6. Twin Galaxy Residences

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

choo wee

P1,846

P3,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.

7. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Seng-Hoe

P3,960

P4,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of a body of water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of high-rise buildings through the window.

8. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Wai Hoong

P2,468

P3,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A sunset over a waterway between buildings with a warning sign about no diving or jumping from the bridge.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a white shelving unit.

A modern living room with a white sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. A large window with curtains provides a view of the city.

9. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Mohamad Dali

P2,091

P2,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a table with a drink and a rose, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with large glass windows and a car dealership in front.

10. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Junchi

P2,939

P3,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of tall buildings.

A swimming pool between two buildings with a view of the landscape in the distance.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

11. KSL Residence

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

YIN LIAN

P3,777

P5,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

12. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Virgil

P3,619

P4,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A balcony with a wooden table, a white furry chair, and a vase with a plant.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

A rooftop infinity pool with a city skyline view, surrounded by a modern building with multiple balconies.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent glass facade.

13. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Taman Abad, 2.5 km from Taman Merdeka

Abdul Rasyid

P2,547

P3,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A clean, well-lit lobby with a sofa set, a small table, a potted plant, a fire hose reel, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

A hallway with a wooden door, a potted plant, an elevator, and a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen.

14. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 2.6 km from Taman Merdeka

Daryl

P1,053

P1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.

15. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Nur Farra Saadah

P2,609

P3,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Tune Hotels building with a prominent red sign, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 2.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Salmah

P1,937

P2,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

A hotel room with three beds, a large window with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a painting.

A modern coffee lounge with a bakery display, shelves with packaged goods, and a seating area with a view.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "Hallmark Regency Hotel," and multiple flags on top.

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Gong Chyi

P1,892

P2,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large TV. There is a city view through the windows, and the room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.

A modern high-rise building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, large windows with curtains, and a wooden shelf unit.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.

18. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Wani

P2,499

P3,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'KFC' sign, adjacent to a tall skyscraper and a smaller commercial building with a 'Restoran Sing Li' sign.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a world map on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

19. KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Gan

P3,094

P5,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A rooftop garden with a wooden deck, lush greenery, a small pond, and a city skyline in the background.

A modern building with a prominent 'SPACE RESIDENCY' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern outdoor area with a vertical garden, a pebble path, and a red carpet.

20. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Justin

P1,610

P1,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Property	Property class	Guest rating
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	9.4 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre	8.6 Excellent 29 reviews	View
KSL Hotel & Resort	7.8 Good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Good but wall can be thin other then that is spacious and bath tub is amazing"

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at Grand Paragon Hotel and visit almost every month. It is a very child-friendly hotel, which makes it perfect for our family. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast has a good variety. The air conditioning is great, and our children always enjoy their stay. It feels like a home away from home for us, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families with children! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Breakfast plate need to wash clean need to improve"

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"hotel is well maintained. convenient location and good surrounding environment."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and great eateries nearby"

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Great buffet breakfast with a huge variety. Comfortable beds"

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

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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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park as part of your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Beletime Danga Bay

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Beletime Danga Bay during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Holiday Plaza

7.2/10 (21 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can enjoy retail therapy at Holiday Plaza. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

6.0/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taman Merdeka?

Taman Merdeka is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Taman Merdeka?

The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Taman Merdeka. Other good choices within a few miles include Amari Johor Bahru and Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Taman Merdeka?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Taman Merdeka.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Taman Merdeka, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Taman Merdeka.

What can I see and do near Taman Merdeka?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Tan Hiok Nee are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Nyee Phoe Flower Garden.

How can I get to Taman Merdeka?

If you're taking a train to the area, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There may not be many public transit options close to Taman Merdeka so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Taman Merdeka hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

4. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

5. KSL Hotel & Resort

6. Twin Galaxy Residences

7. TROVE Johor Bahru

8. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

9. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

10. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

11. KSL Residence

12. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

13. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

14. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

15. New York Hotel

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

18. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

19. KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone

20. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Amari Johor Bahru

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

Sheraton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Golf and Country Club

Danga Bay Park

Beletime Danga Bay

Lido Beach Country Garden

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

Holiday Plaza

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

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