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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 HK$551
HK$669 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 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 HK$292
HK$334 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 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, (785 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 HK$620
HK$756 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

4. 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 HK$336
HK$416 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Z Hotel Johor
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 HK$414
HK$545 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
The price is HK$631
HK$701 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

7. 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 HK$646
HK$782 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
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, (79 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is HK$1,251
HK$1,371 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

9. 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 HK$208
HK$265 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
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 HK$436
HK$491 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

11. 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 HK$148
HK$160 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

12. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Singapore
Tan
The price is HK$234
HK$296 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
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 HK$207
HK$242 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

14. 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 HK$395
HK$466 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
TROVE Johor Bahru
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

15. 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 HK$336
HK$396 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
New York Hotel
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 HK$371
HK$555 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

17. 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 HK$234
HK$420 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Twin Galaxy Residences
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

18. 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 HK$365
HK$489 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
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 HK$353
HK$546 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
R&F TrexHomestay
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

20. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Breakfast was great comfort food like home and the hotel staff were very helpful."
Singapore
daphne
The price is HK$255
HK$321 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
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
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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
785 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
156 reviews
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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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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good
"Well I've stayed there before.. Somethings have changed, but still good.."
Mohamed 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

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.