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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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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, (327 reviews)
"Convenient and quiet ;)"
Singapore
Mui San
The price is HK$382
HK$508 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
The price is HK$709
HK$856 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Smart TV

Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 km from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Convenient hotel near city square mall and eateries. Staff are friendly."
Singapore
Huiling
The price is HK$402
HK$493 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Z Hotel Johor
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (159 reviews)
"Clean room, good service team, parking is convenient too"
Singapore
Vivian
The price is HK$333
HK$379 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

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, (763 reviews)
"Breakfast was good too!"
Singapore
Poomahdevi
The price is HK$748
HK$907 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served

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, (438 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, decent breakfast, good pool."
New Zealand
Kris
The price is HK$486
HK$544 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

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$861
HK$1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Amari Johor Bahru
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

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, (1,003 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$746
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Front of property

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 price is HK$435
HK$533 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Exterior

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$237
HK$535 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Outdoor pool

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$288
HK$411 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Free WiFi

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, (15 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
The price is HK$201
HK$237 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (88 reviews)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
The price is HK$289
HK$332 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Reception

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$259
HK$325 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
Reception hall

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$153
HK$199 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Indoor pool

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$232
HK$417 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Twin Galaxy Residences
Exterior

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$571
HK$636 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
R&F TrexHomestay
Lobby

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$160
HK$192 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
Balcony

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.9 km from Istana Besar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (27 reviews)
"Ideal place for a good relaxation for family n friends "
Singapore
Simon
The price is HK$349
HK$550 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Living area

Paragon Suite By Antlerzone

Paragon Suite By Antlerzone
3.5 star property
Central District, 2.1 km from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (20 reviews)
"Good comfy stay for overnight trip"
Singapore
Mohammad Ridzuwan
The price is HK$358
HK$580 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Paragon Suite 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
327 reviews
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
Smart TV
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
138 reviews
View
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
159 reviews
View
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
763 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"It was an impressive hotel. It's a one bed room apartment with a spacious living room and kitchen. The apartment was fully equipped with a microwave oven, fridge and even utensils. It's suitable for long term stay. The location is excellent with nearby shopping centers and many good eateries around. The price is reasonable."
Nicholas 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

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7.0/10 (15 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 127 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 127 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 Taman Merdeka.
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.