Central District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central District
Johor Bahru featuring zoo animals and bird life
Johor Bahru showing café lifestyle
Johor Bahru featuring a mosque, signage and religious elements
Central District

Popular places to visit

Johor Bahru featuring heritage architecture and a mosque

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Bahru City Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Johor Bahru City Square

KSL City Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to KSL City Mall, a popular shopping spot in Johor Bahru. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

KSL City Mall

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex is just one of the places to see in Bukit Chagar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Komtar JBCC

During your visit to Bandar Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at Komtar JBCC. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Komtar JBCC

R&F Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at R&F Mall during your trip to Tanjung Puteri. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

R&F Mall

Activities

Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket

Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket

AU$60
per adult
Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

AU$48
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Science Centre

Singapore Science Centre Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
Singapore Science Centre Entry Ticket
City Experience with NOG

City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers
Snow City Singapore

Snow City Singapore

AU$21
per traveller
Snow City Singapore
2-Hr Bag Painting - Leather Paint

2-Hr Bag Painting - Leather Paint

AU$80
per adult
2-Hr Bag Painting - Leather Paint
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Our pick of the best Central District Hotel Deals

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
Menara Tiga Serangkai, Jalan Tengku Azizah, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$159 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$159
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Really nice hotel with excellent facilities including dining swimming pool and gym. Rooms are very spacious and quiet with high quality finish bathrooms and bedroom"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 80000, Johor Bahru
The price is AU$144 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$144
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (660 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey

3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$143 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$143
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (818 reviews)
"our fav hotel when we go to for staycation in JB."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

St. Giles Southkey
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
01-02 Menara Landmark, No. 12, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$147 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$147
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Facilities
"Hotel and room is very good. Close to facilities but bar closes at 11pm so had to go to nearby Amara hotel for a drink and snacks"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5 out of 5
No. 82C, Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$146 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$146
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"What’s amazing? Car park accessible to hotel (no need to change lift) Staff : amazing, helpful and friendly Room : opted for room to be tidied when we were out but it didn’t get cleaned. No top ups of coffee or tea of mineral water"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Amari Johor Bahru
KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$84 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$84
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, water park access (surcharge), and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very conveniently located next to the mall with many eateries around"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

KSL Hotel & Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Central District

Johor Bahru featuring cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

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 KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Taman Abad
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Taman Century

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

Taman Century
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Taman Pelangi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taman Pelangi and surrounding area, you can visit KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Taman Pelangi
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Larkin

Visitors to Larkin like its museums and gardens, and Johor Golf and Country Club is a sight worth a stop.

Larkin
Johor Bahru showing café lifestyle as well as a couple

Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Beletime Danga Bay and Danga Bay Park.

Danga Bay
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Bandar Baru Uda

Travellers like the shopping in Bandar Baru Uda, and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bandar Baru Uda

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