Kempas Travel Guide
Johor Bahru
Popular places to visit
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.
Johor Bahru City Square
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
KSL City Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to KSL City Mall, a popular shopping spot in Johor Bahru. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru
During your visit to Tebrau, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
AEON Tebrau City
During your visit to Tebrau, you can search for that perfect souvenir at AEON Tebrau City. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sutera Mall
During your visit to Johor Bahru, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sutera Mall. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore M1 5G Tourist SIM/eSIM – Airport & City Pick Up
Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Kempas
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Clean room, courteous staff, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
KSL Hotel & Resort
Sportify & Netflix for free wil be good.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
the location is perfect!! the room is small but it has enough space for sleep. If there is dining table, it would be perfect. Kids can play with LEGO at the hotel lobby, which is awesome.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
St. Giles Southkey
Love the view of the river and the mall (mid valley south key). Problem is the traffic flow and why the double or triple humps on the road. Need to redesign the road to split between grab drivers and shoppers who are driving, and to split between the mall’s north southeast west entrance and the ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Very clean and we'll maintained. But location wise is a long walk from CIQ. Without proper instructions we were lost for near to 1 hour. I won't book again
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Amari Johor Bahru
Room was clean, location awesome. Level of service is good as well. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kempas
Setia Tropika
While there might not be top attractions in Setia Tropika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Austin Hills Country Club.
Sekudai
Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.
Taman Sutera Utama
When in Taman Sutera Utama, you can plan a visit to Sutera Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bandar Baru Uda
Travellers like the shopping in Bandar Baru Uda, and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tampoi
While there might not be top attractions in Tampoi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Angsana Johor Bahru Mall and Mydin Shopping Centre.
Taman Perling
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Taman Perling, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall are just a few notable stops.
