What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central District? Consider a visit to Johor Bahru City Square while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveller data, St. Giles Southkey is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 470 hotels and other accommodation options in Central District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Johor Bahru area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Central District.

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Johor Bahru City Square, Holiday Plaza and KSL City Mall might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Plaza Pelangi and Komtar JBCC are some other places worth a visit. Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium, Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex and Johor Golf and Country Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central District. While you're out sightseeing, The Mall and Sultan Ibrahim Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Johor Bahru.

How can I get around Central District and the greater Johor Bahru area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at JB Sentral.

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Our top choices for Central District hotels

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1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Central District

Hamizul

HK$1,368 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

Central District

Tang Mui Rachel

HK$432 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

3. St. Giles Southkey

Central District

Precilla

HK$983 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Natasha

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, blackout curtains

5. Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

Central District

Rika

HK$346 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

Poomahdevi

HK$764 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

7. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

Arnel

HK$813 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

Abdul Ghani

HK$480 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

9. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District

Chee Seng David

HK$779 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

Anna

HK$549 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

15.1 km from Central District

Stuart

HK$1,826 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

12. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

6.3 km from Central District

Arnel

HK$953 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

13. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District

Abdul Rahim

HK$490 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

14. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

JIN YUAN

HK$725 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Central District

Tan

HK$248 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

16. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Anna

HK$437 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

17. TROVE Johor Bahru

Central District

Seng-Hoe

HK$588 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. New York Hotel

Central District

Nur Farra Saadah

HK$377 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

19. Z Hotel Johor

Central District

Mona

HK$414 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

20. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Doris

HK$339 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 72 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 774 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

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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.

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Taman Century

While visiting Taman Century, you might make a stop by sights like KSL City Mall and Holiday Plaza.

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Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall.

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Kempas

When in Kempas, you can plan a visit to Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Sutera Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Great buffet breakfast with a huge variety. Comfortable beds"

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really good stay at Space Residency! You can definitely tell this place is going to be a total gem once it's 100% finished.Check-in was pretty smooth—the building is run by a management company, so you just head up to their office on the 2nd floor to grab your room key card. They use a pre-assigned car park lot system, which is great because you get a guaranteed spot. The only small catch is that the specific lot can be a bit tricky and hard to find at first, so definitely take your time navigating the parking levels.The RoomThe room itself was easily the best part. It was super clean, fresh, and incredibly bright with tons of natural light. It just had a really great, inviting vibe the moment we walked in.The CatchThe only real bummer right now is that the building is still finishing up some areas. We noticed some renovation noise and extra movement around the property during the day. It didn't ruin our trip, but it's something to keep in mind if you're a light sleeper or planning to hang out in the room all day.Final ThoughtsAll in all, it has amazing potential to be a go-to spot in the future. Once the construction wraps up, this place will be perfect. Would definitely come back!"

Central District hotels in Johor Bahru

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1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

2. KSL Hotel & Resort

3. St. Giles Southkey

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

5. Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

7. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

9. Amari Johor Bahru

10. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

11. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

12. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

13. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

14. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

15. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

16. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

17. TROVE Johor Bahru

18. New York Hotel

19. Z Hotel Johor

20. Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Sekudai

Taman Century

Taman Abad

Kempas

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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