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Our top choices for Central District hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

1. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (73 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
The price is HK$1,252
HK$1,371 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and greenery, offering a city view.

2. St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel is very accessible to mall for shopping n food. Hotel breakfast is good"
Singapore
Precilla
The price is HK$894
HK$985 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
St. Giles Southkey
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

3. KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
Central District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"I love the location and hotel. It's clean and affordable."
Singapore
Tang Mui Rachel
The price is HK$392
HK$443 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
KSL Hotel & Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
Central District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"very recommmended place, good location and staff was very friendly 👍👍"
Malaysia
Rika
The price is HK$303
HK$347 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

5. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (774 reviews)
"Breakfast was good too!"
Singapore
Poomahdevi
The price is HK$612
HK$747 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
The price is HK$551
HK$669 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

7. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Quiet and private location with a modern twist. Great place to stay."
Singapore
Arnel
The price is HK$736
HK$815 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A modern building with a prominent sign for "Baulart Tuanku" and a large illuminated logo.

8. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"extremely value for money and location is very well placed for food, shopping and everything needed for a relaxing short trip. very happy with our stay and will stay again!"
Singapore
Amanda
The price is HK$508
HK$548 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

9. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room but without any view!"
Singapore
Chee Seng David
The price is HK$608
HK$737 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Amari Johor Bahru
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (336 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
The price is HK$352
HK$472 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A water ride with yellow boats, a LEGO-themed area, and a roller coaster in the background.

11. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Central District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet - most items are cold - which is a disappointment . Rooms (themed) are very very cool and the gift in the kids safe is excellent, Shopping centre next door is handy for local food etc. Generally juts needs a bit of updating - but great for a 1 or 2 night stay"
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is HK$1,676
HK$1,829 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
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
Central District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (422 reviews)
"Good location near Pelangi Plaza. Though crossing the road by foot needs to be careful of traffic as there are limited crossing road options. Hotel room is clean and good size."
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
The price is HK$498
HK$588 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

13. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean very spacious. Very good for this price."
United States
Junchi
The price is HK$382
HK$432 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
A swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by palm trees and wooden gazebos.

14. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
4.5 star property
6.3 km from Central District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Truly wonderful"
Singapore
Arnel
The price is HK$770
HK$851 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
An infinity pool with lounge chairs and a view of a modern building.

15. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Good location"
Singapore
JIN YUAN
The price is HK$693
HK$768 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

16. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"The room was clean, all the staff were helpful and courteous. Breakfast was good. A lot of shops and restaurants near by. Strongly recommended to stay here. You will not regret."
Singapore
Abdul Rahim
The price is HK$436
HK$491 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

17. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
The price is HK$320
HK$378 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
New York Hotel
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

18. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Central District
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Singapore
Tan
The price is HK$248
HK$248 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

19. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Central District
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$232
HK$418 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Twin Galaxy Residences
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

20. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (152 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
The price is HK$303
HK$376 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Z Hotel Johor
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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
111 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
178 reviews
View
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
1,002 reviews
View
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.
Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
73 reviews
View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A residential area with houses and trees during sunset.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Taman Century

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

A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.

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.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Kempas

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

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"Good but wall can be thin other then that is spacious and bath tub is amazing"
See Hui Qing Karyne 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Frequently asked questions

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 466 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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