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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 km from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (323 reviews)
"Convenient and quiet ;)"
Singapore
Mui San
The price is HK$441
HK$577 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay! Very quiet and comfortable"
Singapore
Noelle Jin Ci
The price is HK$924
HK$1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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, (137 reviews)
"Convenient hotel near city square mall and eateries. Staff are friendly."
Singapore
Huiling
The price is HK$402
HK$494 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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, (433 reviews)
"Overall good experience"
Singapore
Suresh
The price is HK$603
HK$671 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

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, (757 reviews)
"Excellent location "
Singapore
Leong
The price is HK$711
HK$863 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
The price is HK$711
HK$858 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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, (590 reviews)
"The aircon was really noisy cant sleep at all, the aircon isnt like your home aircon so take note of that, and the room was very running down and dirty, blanket tuck underneath was black and smelly, despite the friendliness of the staffs I will never comeback here again."
Singapore
Thi Thanh Tien
The price is HK$436
HK$534 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Belllo Hotel JB Central

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, (87 reviews)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
The price is HK$239
HK$277 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
United Kingdom
Ken
The price is HK$131
HK$174 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Attrus By LSE - Hostel

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, (99 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$420
HK$608 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient to stay as many food stall surrounding and a mall just next to the hotel"
Malaysia
Chin Sung
The price is HK$221
HK$279 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Outstanding,it more than we expected,great location,will recommend to anyone,will definitely be back again."
Australia
Thanh Hoang
The price is HK$707
HK$782 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook

Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook
2.5 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
6.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Clean, quite n comfort "
Singapore
Yap
The price is HK$196
HK$231 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hotel CIQ @ Wong Ah Fook

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, (148 reviews)
"Clean room, good service team, parking is convenient too"
Singapore
Vivian
The price is HK$400
HK$452 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
The price is HK$551
HK$614 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
R&F TrexHomestay

Hotel J.B.

Hotel J.B.
2.0 star property
Central District, 1 km from Istana Besar
5.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Easy check-in.. Room nice clean and comfy.. Except for the TV channel.. V-problematic something wrong with antenna. "
Singapore
Mohamed
The price is HK$178
HK$211 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel J.B.

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Besar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"This is an alright option fairly central in JB and close to JB Sentral. Not top notch, but okay value"
Canada
Daryl
The price is HK$161
HK$193 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

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, (11 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
The price is HK$319
HK$442 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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, (13 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is HK$202
HK$237 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Tri Tower By Antlerzone

Tri Tower By Antlerzone
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.4 km from Istana Besar
7.0 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"Good"
Singapore
Zaw Aung
The price is HK$357
HK$579 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
323 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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Bathroom
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
137 reviews
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Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
433 reviews
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
757 reviews
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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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.
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 Woodlands Waterfront Park, Danga Bay 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.