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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

JB R&F Cove Seaview Bay 4BR Unit (Kitchen/Refrigerator/Washing Machine/Free Parking) | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. 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 mi from Istana Besar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (165 reviews)
"Great accommodation and service"
Singapore
Arnel
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool

2. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 mi 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
$44 nightly
The price is $47
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Smart TV

3. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (141 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
$41 nightly
The price is $47
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Z Hotel Johor
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom | WiFi (free)

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

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
Central District, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Clean and comfy"
Singapore
Kevin
$17 nightly
The price is $21
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Indoor pool

5. Twin Galaxy Residences

Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi 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
$45 nightly
The price is $50
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Galaxy Residences
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, had a good breakfast and quiet stay."
Singapore
Natasha
$90 nightly
The price is $99
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Exterior

7. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.8 mi 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
$53 nightly
The price is $59
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

8. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1 mi from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"This is our third stay with Capri and always happy to book with them. Facilities are well kept, attentive staff, helpful operators for your needs. Good and accessible for check in and out."
Singapore
Jeammie
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Exterior

9. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (517 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
New York Hotel
Outdoor pool

10. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (420 reviews)
"Good location near Pelangi Plaza. Though crossing the road by foot needs to be careful of traffic as there are limited crossing road options. Hotel room is clean and good size."
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
$73 nightly
The price is $81
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total with taxes and fees
TROVE Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

11. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (765 reviews)
"Breakfast was good too!"
Singapore
Poomahdevi
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Meeting facility

12. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Taman Abad, 1.8 mi from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Food court just behind the hotel"
Singapore
Gerald Cheng Hock
$51 nightly
The price is $58
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

13. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Central District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay! Very quiet and comfortable"
Singapore
Noelle Jin Ci
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total with taxes and fees
Amari Johor Bahru
Exterior

14. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District, 0.9 mi from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (12 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
$73 nightly
The price is $81
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
R&F TrexHomestay
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (441 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, decent breakfast, good pool."
New Zealand
Kris
$57 nightly
The price is $64
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

16. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Central District, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"Best part was the exceptional service. Especially Tara at the breakfast restaurant (her big bright smile and efficiency) and Giresh at the bar (he went out of his way to cater to our requests)"
Singapore
Vijay
$155 nightly
The price is $170
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Johor Bahru
Premium Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Central District, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"A decent budget hotel."
Singapore
Hui Hui
$29 nightly
The price is $34
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Reception

18. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Central District, 0.7 mi 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
$31 nightly
The price is $36
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
Lobby

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Central District, 1 mi from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"This is an alright option fairly central in JB and close to JB Sentral. Not top notch, but okay value"
Canada
Daryl
$18 nightly
The price is $22
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
Lobby

20. G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment

G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment
3.0 star property
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and got free parking"
Singapore
Anonymous traveler
$36 nightly
The price is $41
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment
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.
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
JB R&F Cove Seaview Bay 4BR Unit (Kitchen/Refrigerator/Washing Machine/Free Parking) | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
165 reviews
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Outdoor pool
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
11 reviews
View
Smart TV
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
141 reviews
View
Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom | WiFi (free)
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
16 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
12 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

8/10 Good
"Executive lounge is really nice and quiet. Pity the spread for breakfast, tea etc.very limited."
tuan meng 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Amari 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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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 127 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.
How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 127 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 Taman Merdeka.
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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