Kempas Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

During your visit to Tebrau, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

AEON Tebrau City

During your visit to Tebrau, you can search for that perfect souvenir at AEON Tebrau City. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

AEON Tebrau City

Sutera Mall

During your visit to Johor Bahru, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sutera Mall. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Sutera 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 family-friendly area.

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Activities

ESCAPE Putrajaya

ESCAPE Johor Bahru

AU$50
per adult
ESCAPE Johor Bahru
Singapapore to Kuala Lumpur day trip

#17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide

AU$239
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide
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Our pick of the best Kempas Hotel Deals

D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay

D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay

3 out of 5
Jalan Kempas Utama 2/6, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$68 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$68
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KSL City Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Decent value-for-money homestay
"Homestay is spacious and provides items such as utensils, toiletries etc. Check-in was slightly troublesome since it has to be done at a hotel 5-mins drive away. Toilets were slightly dirty when we arrived (checked in at 9pm), with the floor being super wet, toilet unflushed and bathroom mat having ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay
Kempas Dsummit Residences by Antlerzone

Kempas Dsummit Residences by Antlerzone

3 out of 5
101 Jalan Kempas Lama, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$90 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$90
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions KSL City Mall and Paradigm ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Management was accommodating to our request. However, amenities like shampoo, dishwashing liquid and sponge were not replenished. Fridge of this unit gave very loud noise. Hopefully you might want to look into this. Overall stay is okay in terms of location and to access the unit."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Kempas Dsummit Residences by Antlerzone
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

4 out of 5
7, Jalan LEGOLAND, Bandar Medini, Iskandar Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri, Johor
The price is AU$311 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$311
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Iskandar Puteri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Over all are good, staffs are friendly, especially Jeslin at reception counter, helps me a lot. The room is clean and the little boy likes the Lego treasure. Hotel is just next to theme parks, easy to change clothes when the boy gets wet."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
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$126 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$126
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (987 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, and the service was really good. Staff was nice enough to upgrade the room for free."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5 out of 5
No. 82C, Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is AU$151 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$151
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
August Staycay
"Got the swimming pool floor! Such a breeze staying here!!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Amari Johor Bahru
St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey

3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
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! (806 reviews)
"So far i will place to stay when for JB staycay."

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Kempas

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Setia Tropika

While there might not be top attractions in Setia Tropika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Austin Hills Country Club.

Setia Tropika
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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.

Sekudai
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Taman Sutera Utama

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

Taman Sutera Utama
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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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Tampoi

While there might not be top attractions in Tampoi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Angsana Johor Bahru Mall and Johor Golf and Country Club.

Tampoi
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Taman Perling

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Taman Perling, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall are just a few notable stops.

Taman Perling

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