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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.
A modern sculpture in a grassy area with high-rise buildings in the background.

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

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Central District, 1 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Lim
$42 nightly
$48 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden countertops, and a buffet setup.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant display.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Alfred
$77 nightly
$83 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, red bar stools, and a beverage display.
A modern restaurant with a long counter, bar seating, and a patterned floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city.

3. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
$87 nightly
$96 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view into the dining area.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall feature.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large logo on the wall, a patterned rug, and a seating area with a coffee table.

4. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
$82 nightly
$92 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A modern cafe with a curved wooden bench, a buffet counter with various food items, and multiple pendant lights.
A water park with multiple water slides and a pool area.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.4 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
$58 nightly
$64 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.
A modern dining area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a potted plant.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

6. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
United States
Mona
$41 nightly
$46 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Z Hotel Johor
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.
A bar area with a bartender, shelves of bottles, and a menu board.
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a cityscape view at night.

7. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
ShengJia
$85 nightly
$94 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Amari Johor Bahru
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.
A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with tall buildings in the background.
Room
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and a city view.

8. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
$135 nightly
$148 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".
A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a metal railing. There are potted plants along the railing.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.
A reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, framed portraits on the wall, and a potted plant.

9. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Kyanta
$41 nightly
$41 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a city view through the window.

10. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Cecilia
$59 nightly
$63 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
TROVE Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with grey tiles, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A modern dining area with a black table and white chairs, a wooden bookshelf, and large potted plants.

11. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Kevin
$18 nightly
$20 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.
A restaurant with a white exterior, arched windows, and a signboard.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a potted plant, and a patterned wall.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a playground area with slides and climbing structures.

12. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
choo wee
$45 nightly
$50 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Galaxy Residences
A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a towel, and a framed picture on the wall.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and lounge chairs, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.
A modern living room with glass walls, a red chair, two sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

13. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Central District, 0.8 mi from Istana Besar
United Kingdom
Irene
$57 nightly
$64 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.
A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a plant.

14. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
$60 nightly
$63 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wall.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk, a logo, and a television.
A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by glass walls offering city views.

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Andrew
$56 nightly
$62 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.
A hotel with a modern glass facade and a traditional brick building adjacent to it.
A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a table with a drink and a rose, and a view of the cityscape.
Reception

16. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
Taman Abad, 1.8 mi from Istana Besar
United States
Junchi
$51 nightly
$57 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.
A hallway with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant on a wooden stump, and a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent logo at the top and a red awning at the entrance.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a wooden chair, a suitcase, and a motorcycle.

17. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
Michael
$28 nightly
$33 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

18. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
Central District, 0.9 mi from Istana Besar
Singapore
KAI JIN
$61 nightly
$69 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
R&F TrexHomestay
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large window with a city view.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
$45 nightly
$48 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
New York Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A clean, well-lit lobby with a sofa set, a small table, a potted plant, a fire hose reel, and a refrigerator.
A hallway with a wooden door, a potted plant, an elevator, and a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

20. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 mi from Istana Besar
Canada
Daryl
$17 nightly
$18 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
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
9.4
Exceptional
195 reviews
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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
8.8
Excellent
779 reviews
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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
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
8.6
Excellent
338 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"Great value for money. Nice garden and swimming pool over looking the straits of Johor"
SIONG CHIAK 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"Good for value of money"
BAN SENG 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was great. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were great - the pool was nice to use. Great location. Couldn't ask for more."
Khee Siong 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central

10/10 Excellent
"Very spacious suite room, clean toilet and ammenities, even the kettle have been thoroughly washed without stains, and the bathroom walls too. The location is convenient to CIQ as well as cafe hopping at Jalan Wong Ah Fook or a visit to the Chinese Museum."
Kyanta 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"The gym was extraordinary"
Francesc 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Sheraton Johor Bahru
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent
"NA"
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The 2-room suite (for 4 of us) was smaller than I expected but is comfortable and clean. The staff at the counter were most supportive, helping us with Touch n go related requests, among others. Location was easy to find, and is accessible without being in a crowded area. Breakfast is moderately good, there were better options on the 2nd day for vegetarians."
Vidyasagar 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

8/10 Good
"Night can get quite noisy"
SL 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
T Hotel Johor Bahru

T Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good
"Nearness to train station"
Chris 4-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
T Hotel Johor Bahru

Other attractions near Istana Besar

A pelican standing on a railing by a green body of water with trees and buildings in the background.

Johor Zoo

7.0/10 (15 reviews)
Hang out with the animal kingdom to encounter a rich variety of wildlife at one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia.
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A white building with a blue roof and a tower.

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

6.4/10 (8 reviews)
Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.
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A red colonial-style building with white trim, ornate balconies, and traditional lanterns.
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Tan Hiok Nee

Learn about the local history of Bandar Johor Bahru with a stop at Tan Hiok Nee. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.
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Royal Abu Bakar Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Sultan Ibrahim Building

7.4/10 (3 reviews)
After visiting Sultan Ibrahim Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum during your travels in Bandar Johor Bahru. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Sri Raja Mariamman Temple

After visiting Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bandar Johor Bahru. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
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Bazaar Karat

You can enjoy retail therapy at Bazaar Karat (Rusty Market) during your trip to Bandar Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.
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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, check out the 128 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?
Amari Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.
How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Istana Besar.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Besar?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Istana Besar, head over to our customer service page.
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 Marsiling Park.
How can I get to Istana Besar?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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