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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good for value of money"
Malaysia
BAN SENG
The price is Rp1.390.866
Rp1.685.944 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"All’s good, repeated stay. Thanks:)"
Singapore
Lim
The price is Rp677.410
Rp776.325 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

3. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (784 reviews)
"Hotel was great. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were great - the pool was nice to use. Great location. Couldn't ask for more."
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
The price is Rp1.440.061
Rp1.755.515 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

4. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall quite good experience"
Singapore
YU
The price is Rp1.413.227
Rp1.712.330 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (340 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is Rp957.059
Rp1.261.395 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is Rp1.462.396
Rp1.623.973 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

7. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is Rp776.474
Rp960.824 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Z Hotel Johor
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

8. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is Rp2.898.040
Rp3.174.468 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is Rp342.709
Rp370.326 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

10. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"NA"
Singapore
Andrew
The price is Rp1.010.703
Rp1.136.144 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

11. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"The property is okay, very near JBCC KOMTAR."
Singapore
carlo
The price is Rp482.224
Rp613.609 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

12. 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, (427 reviews)
"Keep it up!"
Singapore
Jessie
The price is Rp913.755
Rp1.078.390 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
TROVE Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

13. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Good location, walkable to many shops and shopping mall like City Square, Komtar, etc (within 5min), but the room quite small."
Singapore
Michael
The price is Rp478.444
Rp561.305 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

14. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Singapore
Tan
The price is Rp636.246
Rp795.356 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

15. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Nice owner and very helpful. Only issue is people playing loud music from 7am in the morning on weekends. Room was clean and bed comfortable, will stay again."
Singapore
choo wee
The price is Rp481.633
Rp903.744 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Twin Galaxy Residences
A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

16. 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, (106 reviews)
"We are a family of 6, the apartment was very spacious and the location was convenient too. We enjoyed our stay very much, the staff was very responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend this accommodation."
United Kingdom
Irene
The price is Rp858.271
Rp1.284.506 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

17. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is Rp790.692
Rp1.076.915 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

18. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (523 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is Rp765.619
Rp903.429 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
New York Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

19. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is Rp818.585
Rp1.265.722 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
R&F TrexHomestay
A modern interior with a bed and breakfast sign, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

20. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel
2.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (23 reviews)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
The price is Rp298.721
Rp397.076 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
197 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
784 reviews
View
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
340 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Istana Besar

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

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000)
The price is Rp1.413.227
Rp1.712.330 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Noise pollution can be improved"
SOH GEK 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

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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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 Marsiling 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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