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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with large windows and a view of the sea.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.

A modern sculpture in a grassy area with high-rise buildings in the background.

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

Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar

Arnel

NZ$85

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant display.

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.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar

Natasha

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

A water park with multiple water slides and a pool area.

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

A modern cafe with a curved wooden bench, a buffet counter with various food items, and multiple pendant lights.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 km from Istana Besar

Abdul Ghani

NZ$106

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view into the dining area.

An aerial view of a rooftop pool with a tiled floor, a white border, and lounge chairs.

4. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Arnel

NZ$168

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa with colorful pillows, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a bed with a striped rug.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, red bar stools, and a beverage display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city.

5. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Poomahdevi

NZ$168

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A modern indoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a wall-mounted plant shelf, and a large potted tree.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

6. Z Hotel Johor

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Mona

NZ$85

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A modern reception area with marble countertops, decorative wall panels, and a skylight.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a cityscape view at night.

7. Amari Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Chee Seng David

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wall.

A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by glass walls offering city views.

8. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar

Abdul Rahim

NZ$110

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with tall buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and a city view.

9. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar

Cristal Su Yin

NZ$309

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with grey tiles, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A modern multi-story hotel named HAVONA HOTEL with a clean, contemporary design featuring white walls and orange accents.

10. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Mohan

NZ$38

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 restaurant with a white exterior, arched windows, and a signboard.

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

11. Twin Galaxy Residences

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

choo wee

NZ$89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a metal railing. There are potted plants along the railing.

A multi-level interior with a wooden staircase, white walls, and a tiled floor.

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

12. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Norridzuan

NZ$72

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a towel, and a framed picture on the wall.

A pathway lined with trees and a building with a modern design.

A modern living room with glass walls, a red chair, two sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

13. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar

Irene

NZ$112

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

A hallway with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant on a wooden stump, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a wooden chair, a suitcase, and a motorcycle.

14. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar

Michael

NZ$62

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

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

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows, and a tiled floor.

15. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Mohamad Dali

NZ$92

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and dining area with a table and chairs.

A swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles, surrounded by modern buildings and palm trees.

16. R&F TrexHomestay

Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar

KAI JIN

NZ$113

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

A modern cafe with a central counter, multiple seating areas, and a checkered floor pattern.

A reception area with a green sofa, a red chair, a patterned floor, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A tall hotel building with a modern design, featuring a grid of windows and a prominent sign at the top.

17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Tan

NZ$68

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

18. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

Abdul Rasyid

NZ$84

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with two white wire mesh chairs and a round table with a glass object. A river and buildings are visible in the background.

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV displaying a movie.

19. R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar

Simon

NZ$98

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A multi-story building with a colorful facade featuring diagonal stripes in red, blue, yellow, and white. The ground floor has a sign for "HOTEL SHOBI" and another sign indicating "NOW OPEN."

20. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Daryl

NZ$32

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property	Property class	Guest rating
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	9.4 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG	8.6 Excellent 336 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG	8.8 Excellent 775 reviews	View

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location and comfortable stay! The location of this hotel is unbeatable—it’s right next to Komtar JBCC and City Square, making shopping and dining incredibly convenient, especially after crossing CIQ. The room was spotless, modern, and quiet with a very comfortable bed. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the front desk staff were friendly and efficient throughout our stay. The breakfast buffet had a great spread with plenty of variety. Would definitely stay here again on my next trip to JB!"

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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

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

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"

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."

Suasana JB Central by TPL

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

8/10 Good

"Night can get quite noisy"

Other attractions near Istana Besar

A pelican standing on a railing by a green body of water with trees and buildings in the background.

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.

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A long corridor with a blue floor, white walls, and yellow doors.

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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A red colonial-style building with white trim, ornate balconies, and traditional lanterns.

Tan Hiok Nee

Find out about the history of Bandar Johor Bahru when you spend time at Tan Hiok Nee. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Royal Abu Bakar Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar

Learn about the local history of Johor Bahru when you spend time at Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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.

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Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum during your trip to Bandar Johor Bahru. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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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.

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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 128 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 128 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 Choa Chu Kang 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.

Top Hotels Near Istana Besar in Johor Bahru from NZ$32

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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

5. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

6. Z Hotel Johor

7. Amari Johor Bahru

8. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

9. Sheraton Johor Bahru

10. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

11. Twin Galaxy Residences

12. Belllo Hotel JB Central

13. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

14. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

15. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

16. R&F TrexHomestay

17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

18. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

19. R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

20. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Suasana JB Central by TPL

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Other attractions near Istana Besar

Johor Zoo

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Tan Hiok Nee

Royal Abu Bakar Museum

Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar

Sultan Ibrahim Building

Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

Sri Raja Mariamman Temple

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