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R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Good stay overall"
The price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (256)
"Stayed at the family suite and it was a lovely stay!"
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms. "
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Interior

R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Enjoy this home stay. It is nice, clean and friendly host. "
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Reception

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (963)
"We had an amazing stay here! The room was comfortable, the pool was well-maintained and the breakfast was delicious. Will be back again soon!"
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
Poolside bar

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"I have been staying at Amari many times and will continue to do so. They have never disappoint me with their rooms, services and facilities."
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Amari Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
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 out of 10, Excellent, (625)
"Room is clean and well equipped. Location close to amenities and full of dining options. Enjoyed our stay there."
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Z Hotel Johor
Deluxe King Room

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"Good service.. location is good, near ciq. Walking distance to shopping malls. "
Z Hotel Johor
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Plasma TV

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (392)
"Comfortable stay"
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Exterior

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66)
"The room is clean and comfortable. Able to buy groceries and lots of dinning options at the R&F mall."
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"Place is near KSL, food joint nearby, easy to get grab"
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Front of property

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (574)
"Can’t watch TV poor signal. Overall okay."
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (76)
"Short vacay with family to the southern side of Malaysia…exploring the nature and city with affordable stay at this hotel."
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Outdoor pool

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"On the plus side, the apartment was very clean and spacious with a good view. On the downside,there was no toaster for European travellers, also the small hotplate provided did not work. "
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Lobby

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
R&F TrexHomestay
Exterior

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (12)
"Excellent stay at R&F TrexHomestay, the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was seamless and accommodating to late check-in request. The apartment is located close to the checkpoint, and there are plenty of F&B options inside the R&F mall."
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
R&F TrexHomestay
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Clean and decent. Rooms are generally comfortable, only thing is don’t have warbrobe. Having mahjong room is great! Booked 2 units and 1 of them don’t have frying pan for own cooking. Overall still clean and decent accommodation. "
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Twin Galaxy Residences
Exterior

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc) Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels). Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Twin Galaxy Residences
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"A decent budget hotel."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Presidential Apartment | Balcony

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22)
"Check in was smooth, and efficient. Property was clean and well maintained."
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
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.

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 85 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 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 85 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, Taman Merdeka and Woodlands Waterfront 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.