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Accommodation 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, (1001)
"Breakfast was delicious"
Japan
TAKASHI
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
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, (285)
"Very professional, courteous and efficient staff at check-in and check-out. Ideally situated, within walking distance of the City Centre area. "
Canada
Greg
The price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool 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, (678)
"Enjoyed our one night staycation, hotel was conveniently located near to train station yet quiet as it has separate entrance from shopping malls. "
Singapore
Sian May
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool 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, (1002)
"Everything is great! From room condition to customer service. Highly recommended "
Singapore
Fengling
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
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, (1000)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
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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, (413)
"1st time stay in the hotel. Good location, breakfast was simple and nice. Front-desk and staff at breakfast were pleasant. Thing to be improve toilet accessory like bidet, shower tap etc were loss and need to be tighten. Other than the toilet every about this is good."
Singapore
ZAINAH
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Deluxe King Room
Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (126)
"Friendly service. Room well updated. Great location."
United States
charles
Z Hotel Johor
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool 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, (63)
"Clean room/ staff/ Shops nearby"
Singapore
Soe Moe
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
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)
"It is close to JB Sentral for Singapore trip. And there are lots of Shopping Malls. A good place for Grap."
South Korea
Hyun-Jun
Belllo Hotel JB Central
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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, (82)
"Toilets were slightly old and dirty, but room was spacious and comfortable"
Singapore
Derek
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Triple Room
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)
"The hotel is clean and the room is fairly spacious. The main problem is the noise issue. You can hear the opening and closing of doors from the other rooms. Same goes when people talk along the passageway."
Singapore
Tan
The price is NZ$49
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
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 traveller
The price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
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
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Family friendly apartment, especially family with kids! My kids love the play area. Modern, minimalist and clean apartment. One of the best apartment in JB I have stay before 👍👍"
Singapore
Wani
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Exterior
R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"Overall great place to stay. Just some minor complains but not show stopping for me from coming back. "
Singapore
Jesper
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
R&F TrexHomestay
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Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20)
"For this cheap price this was an excellent place to stay! We have nothing negative to say about this hostel."
Finland
Anni
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
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, (1000)
"Room was dated. However service was excellent. Perfect for a night stopover."
Singapore
Kunalan
The price is NZ$67
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
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)
"NA"
Singapore
Hong Seng
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
TROVE Johor Bahru
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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)
"A little difficulty checking in, but sorted rather quickly. Property was well presented, clean and tidy. We did have a problem with ants, they got into some food."
Australia
David
Twin Galaxy Residences
Lobby
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

3.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (15)
"Bidet cannot turn off. Water dripping whole night. No side tables. Very little charging point. No hair dryer. "
Singapore
Mike
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"Very good & nice stay"
Hafezullah Amin 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Amari Johor Bahru

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 featuring 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, take a look at the 119 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG 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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 119 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 Taman Merdeka, Danga Bay Park and Woodlands Waterfront Park.
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.

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