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Accommodation near Istana Besar

D'Resort at Downtown East
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"We had a great stay. Our daughter loved the water park and the bunk beds. "
The price is NZ$192
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
D'Resort at Downtown East
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
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The price is NZ$131
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393)
"Shopping just downstairs "
The price is NZ$140
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
St. Giles Southkey
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Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (412)
"Best hotel in JB… worth paying a bit more for the comfort and convenience. Traffic can be a bit rough but it’s not an issue with Grab cars easily available. "
The price is NZ$139
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Very convenient "
The price is NZ$66
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
KSL Hotel & Resort
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (833)
"So far this is is like my 4-6 stay here and it always give me the perfect vibes and peaceful stay for me. Loving everything during my stay and staff is very kind too! If you are looking to have a quiet and less chaotic place to stay,this is the perfect place for you. And it’s very near to the checkpoint too which is super convenient "
The price is NZ$128
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Good car parking policy . Convenient to reach all nearby major malls and relatively quiet for restful staycation ."
The price is NZ$149
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Amari Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (161)
"Good"
The price is NZ$73
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (920)
"Nice and clean room. Good views of city from the room. Friendly and approachable staff."
The price is NZ$141
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Changi Cove
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Cheerful, helpful and friendly staff - who allowed us to have access to our room sooner when they realised how early we had arrived in Singapore. Room clean, tidy and comfortable; although extra soap bars and some toiletries would have been nice. Great air conditioning! Breakfast was very good with a wide selection of food and beverages. "
Changi Cove
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (522)
"Very comfortable, The staff friendly. Room is clean Will Back to stay. Nice hotel"
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
The Straits Suites & Residences
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (57)
"Very clean, very spacious Sound proofing not so good but bed and rooms are comfortable help in sleep Basic amenities are provided Like the view at breakfast Breakfast variety is limited but delicious Couldn't connect to the wifi"
The Straits Suites & Residences
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
"Children enjoy the stay and treasure hunt game in the room :)"
The price is NZ$330
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Good location, walking distance to KSL mall and good eateries around. 15 mins to Midvalley mall and JB sentral too. Buffet breakfast is average. Front desk service is good. Room is very spacious too"
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
Fives Hotel DNP
2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (64)
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Fives Hotel DNP
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (643)
"Ok for a short staycation and the satay is quite nice at the coffeeshop within a walking distance."
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (44)
"Spacious room, big and comfortable bed. Would be great if they can provide more TV channels and clean the room daily. "
The price is NZ$100
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (236)
"It was convenient for short stay"
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (88)
"First room they assigned me, the aircon was not working very well and there was no minibar. So, I asked to upgrade to another room with a better aircon and with a minibar at an extra cost of RM120. Stay was very comfortable after that. "
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Suasana All Suites Hotel
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (348)
"Aircon in all rooms did not come on at all when we first check in. Had to wait 2 hours and even call maintenance before aircon came on. Aircon was also intermittent throughout the night. Property is very nice and clean though."
Suasana All Suites Hotel
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Istana Besar hotels information

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Accommodation
835 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$66
Highest Price
NZ$330

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

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 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 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 66 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. Tan Hiok Nee, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple and Istana Pasir Pelangi are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time wandering around Woodlands Waterfront Park, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Taman Merdeka.

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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