The Best Hotels Closest to Istana Besar in Johor Bahru for 2026

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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with large windows and a view of the sea.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a marina with boats.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

Central District, 1 mi from Istana Besar

Lim

$42 nightly

$48 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden countertops, and a buffet setup.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant display.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

BAN SENG

$75 nightly

$81 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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.

3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 mi from Istana Besar

Nicole Jia Hui

$85 nightly

$95 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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 indoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a wall-mounted plant shelf, and a large potted tree.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

4. Z Hotel Johor

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

Mona

$43 nightly

$49 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, comfortable seating, and a city view.

5. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar

Cristal Su Yin

$135 nightly

$148 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

A modern lounge area with seating, a central table, and decorative elements.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa with colorful pillows, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a bed with a striped rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city.

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

Khee Siong

$86 nightly

$95 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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 rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a cityscape view at night.

A bar area with a bartender, shelves of bottles, and a menu board.

7. Amari Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

ShengJia

$85 nightly

$94 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.4 mi from Istana Besar

Abdul Ghani

$58 nightly

$64 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

A reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, framed portraits on the wall, and a potted plant.

A multi-level interior with a wooden staircase, white walls, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a metal railing. There are potted plants along the railing.

9. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

Kyanta

$41 nightly

$41 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern dining area with a black table and white chairs, a wooden bookshelf, and large potted plants.

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.

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

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar

Kevin

$17 nightly

$21 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

11. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar

Jessie

$59 nightly

$63 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 pathway lined with trees and a building with a modern design.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and lounge chairs, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.

12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Central District, 0.8 mi from Istana Besar

Irene

$58 nightly

$66 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a plant.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows, and a tiled floor.

13. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar

Mohamad Dali

$61 nightly

$63 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by glass walls offering city views.

14. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar

Andrew

$55 nightly

$62 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern building with large glass windows and a car dealership in front.

A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a table with a drink and a rose, and a view of the cityscape.

15. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 1.8 mi from Istana Besar

Junchi

$51 nightly

$57 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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 central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and dining area with a table and chairs.

16. R&F TrexHomestay

Central District, 0.9 mi from Istana Besar

KAI JIN

$61 nightly

$69 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

17. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar

Nur Farra Saadah

$45 nightly

$48 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a bed and breakfast sign, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A single bed in a small, well-lit room with a bedside table and a wall-mounted light.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a wall-mounted electrical outlet.

A modern restaurant interior with a central dining area, kitchen in the background, and decorative lighting.

18. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar

Ken

$18 nightly

$22 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

A multi-story building with a colorful facade featuring diagonal stripes in red, blue, yellow, and white. The ground floor has a sign for "HOTEL SHOBI" and another sign indicating "NOW OPEN."

A hallway with a wooden door, a potted plant, an elevator, and a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen.

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 mi from Istana Besar

Daryl

$17 nightly

$18 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a wooden table, a white furry chair, and a vase with a plant.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A rooftop infinity pool with a city skyline view, surrounded by a modern building with multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

20. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar

Abdul Rasyid

$52 nightly

$58 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	9.4 Exceptional 197 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Z Hotel Johor	8.8 Excellent 156 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	9.2 Wonderful 75 reviews	View

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Room was big & bed was comfortable.Air con was cool.I will recommend anyone for a weekend trip."

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Overall quite good experience"

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

10/10 Excellent

"房间很干净，客服回复很及时。去rf mall很方便，吃喝的很方便"

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Very well maintained with a sink and microwave :)"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Good for value of money"

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."

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"The gym was extraordinary"

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

8/10 Good

"Night can get quite noisy"

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.

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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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4. Z Hotel Johor

5. Sheraton Johor Bahru

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

7. Amari Johor Bahru

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

9. Belllo Hotel JB Central

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

11. TROVE Johor Bahru

12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

13. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

14. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

15. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

16. R&F TrexHomestay

17. New York Hotel

18. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

20. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

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

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Belllo Hotel JB Central

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Other attractions near Istana Besar

Johor Zoo

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Tan Hiok Nee

Royal Abu Bakar Museum

Sultan Ibrahim Building

Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

Sri Raja Mariamman Temple

Bazaar Karat

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