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Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

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, (200 reviews)
"All’s good, repeated stay. Thanks:)"
Singapore
Lim
$37 nightly
The price is $43
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Good for value of money"
Malaysia
BAN SENG
$95 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 mi from Istana Besar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"
Singapore
Nicole Jia Hui
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (786 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Khee Siong
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

5. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"hotel room was nice and spacious.clean and a very good location"
United States
Mona
$45 nightly
The price is $51
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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.

6. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
5.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Overall quite good experience"
Singapore
YU
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Amari Johor Bahru
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.4 mi from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (340 reviews)
"Overall great breakfast and good accomodation"
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

8. 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, (427 reviews)
"Keep it up!"
Singapore
Jessie
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
TROVE Johor Bahru
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

9. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."
Singapore
Cristal Su Yin
$160 nightly
The price is $176
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Johor Bahru
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

10. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (595 reviews)
"The property is okay, very near JBCC KOMTAR."
Singapore
carlo
$29 nightly
The price is $34
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Belllo Hotel JB Central
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

11. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"Good location, walkable to many shops and shopping mall like City Square, Komtar, etc (within 5min), but the room quite small."
Singapore
Michael
$26 nightly
The price is $31
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

12. 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, (107 reviews)
"Location is great"
Singapore
Darryl Samuel John
$63 nightly
The price is $71
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

13. 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
$49 nightly
The price is $54
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Galaxy Residences
A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

14. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (455 reviews)
"NA"
Singapore
Andrew
$56 nightly
The price is $63
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

15. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Room was very clean and perfect for a staycation. Thumbs up."
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
$57 nightly
The price is $59
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

16. New York Hotel

New York Hotel
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (523 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good breakfast."
Malaysia
Nur Farra Saadah
$46 nightly
The price is $56
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
New York Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

17. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
Central District, 0.9 mi from Istana Besar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"A rather ok choice of accommodation."
Singapore
KAI JIN
$62 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
R&F TrexHomestay
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

18. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
3.5 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Singapore
Tan
$33 nightly
The price is $38
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
Johor Bahru Old Town, 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
$21 nightly
The price is $25
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

20. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
Taman Abad, 1.8 mi from Istana Besar
7.2 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Breakfast was great comfort food like home and the hotel staff were very helpful."
Singapore
daphne
$36 nightly
The price is $41
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
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
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
200 reviews
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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,006 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
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
786 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.
Z Hotel Johor
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
156 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Great view, great facilities overall, comfortable and clean apartment, friendly, helpful, and responsive staff, and great location. Would stay there again. Only minor negative was that only 2 bath towels were supplied, with no hand towels or face cloths.
United States
Douglas
Reviewed June 25, 2026
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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?

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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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