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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, (1004)
"Clean rooms, great amenities. Nothing to complain about except the road works outside (nothing they can do about it, though just to note when trying to walk to the hotel from CIQ)"
Singapore
Huimin
The price is Rp1.421.983
Rp1.718.802 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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, (1004)
"Staffs are very very accommodating and friendly to ensure your stay is a good one."
Singapore
Seow Hui
The price is Rp1.422.953
Rp1.577.643 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

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, (294)
"Pleasant stay "
Malaysia
ariza
The price is Rp727.205
Rp977.576 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

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, (695)
"Loved the location and convenience."
Singapore
Min Fui Christopher
The price is Rp1.356.361
Rp1.652.211 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very good & nice stay"
Malaysia
Hafezullah Amin
The price is Rp1.215.414
Rp1.475.042 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Amari Johor Bahru

Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (130)
"The rooms were super clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend others this hotel"
Singapore
Jumana
The price is Rp853.796
Rp1.048.334 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Z Hotel Johor

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, (415)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again. "
Singapore
Betsy
The price is Rp1.022.459
Rp1.145.110 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

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, (80)
"Great place for taking a break. Wonderful place. Attentive staff, clean room and service was fantastic. Will definitely stay there again on my next trip to JB."
Singapore
Dennis
The price is Rp841.472
Rp949.644 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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, (580)
"Excellent "
United States
Mohamad Fazillilah
The price is Rp924.846
Rp1.132.173 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Belllo Hotel JB Central

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, (6)
"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 Rp932.460
Rp1.286.173 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

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)
"Reasonable price & location wise is good "
Singapore
Wannadwah
The price is Rp646.975
Rp739.595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

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, (88)
"Nice customer services & room are very clean."
Singapore
CHONG BOON
The price is Rp827.298
Rp1.199.071 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

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 Rp826.353
Rp1.171.577 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

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, (85)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"The room is spacious and clean and is walkable to the SKS mall."
Singapore
Yew Meng
The price is Rp2.655.526
Rp2.908.822 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Sheraton Johor Bahru

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)
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc) Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels). Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Singapore
Aiden
Twin Galaxy Residences

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, (409)
"Every things is good"
Singapore
Lee
The price is Rp1.218.110
Rp1.478.229 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
TROVE Johor Bahru

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)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

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)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is Rp1.551.644
Rp1.716.630 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
R&F TrexHomestay

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, (1002)
"The staff are friendly and the area is convenient."
Singapore
Dzulina Binte Abdul Samad
The price is Rp862.249
Rp1.058.316 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
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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 122 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Besar?
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 122 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, Taman Merdeka 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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