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Compare 836 hotels close to Istana Besar with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

D'Resort at Downtown East
Front of property - evening/night
D'Resort at Downtown East
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Our room suited us well with 4 single beds. Good location for things to do with the kids and I liked that it was out of the hustle and bustle of the city. Only downside was the Saturday night was very noisy from other guests using the bbq areas and no pool onsite (which I did know when booking)."
The price is $102
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
D'Resort at Downtown East
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"First time stay at Double tree, happy with the service. Will stay again if I travel to JB. "
The price is $65
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
St. Giles Southkey
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
St. Giles Southkey
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (408)
"Convenient as it is accessible to the shopping mall. Love the room as it is modern and clean. Good breakfast spread "
The price is $72
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
St. Giles Southkey
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Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (418)
"Great location, just next to the woodlands checkpoint. Easy access to City Square and Komtar. Clean room and friendly staff. The staff were clearly overwhelmed at breakfast. Cutlery were missing on the tables and we had to wait over 40 mins for our omelette, which is the longest I recall waiting for eggs at any hotel. The buffet had many empty trays that were not replenished. One of the staff was overheard telling some guests that the restaurant gets very busy after 9am, so it's better they...
The price is $63
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
KSL Hotel & Resort
2 BR PREMIER (PRIVATE POOL B) 1K,1Q (Check in at D'Esplanade Residence) | Living area | LCD TV
KSL Hotel & Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (999)
"Fast check in, and easy check out procedure, hotel breakfast not much varieties, just very basic breakfast items "
The price is $34
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
KSL Hotel & Resort
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (840)
"The room is very clean."
The price is $68
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
Poolside bar
Amari Johor Bahru
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We have always stayed at AMARI when we go over to JB. It's our favourite hotel in JB because of the excellent service and hotel comfort however this time there was something wrong with our toilet. A slight lingering smell from the pipes whenever we return back to our room. Hope they can do something about it. "
The price is $72
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Amari Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (167)
"Nice and clean place. Friendly and helpful staff. Location is a bit off - not much to do for me around the vincinity "
The price is $36
$45 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (925)
"Clean and nice hotel."
The price is $76
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel
Changi Cove
Beach nearby
Changi Cove
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Everything was great aside from the bed was hard and worn out. Service was great."
The price is $131
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Changi Cove
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
Exterior
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (522)
"Very comfortable, The staff friendly. Room is clean Will Back to stay. Nice hotel"
The price is $124
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Resorts World Sentosa - Genting Hotel Jurong
The Straits Suites & Residences
Outdoor pool
The Straits Suites & Residences
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (61)
"Very clean, very spacious Sound proofing not so good but bed and rooms are comfortable help in sleep Basic amenities are provided Like the view at breakfast Breakfast variety is limited but delicious Couldn't connect to the wifi"
The price is $51
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
The Straits Suites & Residences
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Children's activities
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Its a good place to bring children especially. Children really enjoyed themselves. A small shopping mall is just a walking distance. "
The price is $189
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
Interior
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Good location, walking distance to KSL mall and good eateries around. 15 mins to Midvalley mall and JB sentral too. Buffet breakfast is average. Front desk service is good. Room is very spacious too"
The price is $106
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre
Fives Hotel DNP
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fives Hotel DNP
2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (65)
"Nice and comfortable room. 2 floors of the building as hotel rooms and the rest as offices. Staff very helpful and friendly. Several convenient eateries nearby"
The price is $35
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Fives Hotel DNP
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (644)
"Ok for a short staycation and the satay is quite nice at the coffeeshop within a walking distance."
The price is $59
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Amerin Hotel Johor Bahru
Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (44)
"Spacious room, big and comfortable bed. Would be great if they can provide more TV channels and clean the room daily. "
The price is $55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Trinidad Suites Johor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
Front of property
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (238)
"It was convenient for short stay"
The price is $83
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Interior entrance
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (90)
"First room they assigned me, the aircon was not working very well and there was no minibar. So, I asked to upgrade to another room with a better aircon and with a minibar at an extra cost of RM120. Stay was very comfortable after that. "
The price is $40
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Suasana All Suites Hotel
Outdoor pool
Suasana All Suites Hotel
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (350)
"Aircon in all rooms did not come on at all when we first check in. Had to wait 2 hours and even call maintenance before aircon came on. Aircon was also intermittent throughout the night. Property is very nice and clean though."
The price is $137
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Suasana All Suites Hotel
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Istana Besar Travel Info

Number of reviews
11,770
Closest neighborhoods
Taman Century, Central District and Bandar Baru Permas Jaya
Accommodation
836 hotels
Known landmarks
Johor Zoo, Istana Pasir Pelangi and Istana Bukit Serene
4-star hotels
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and TROVE Johor Bahru
3-star hotels
HomeStay in Johor - KSL Fun House, The Six Residences at JB Sentosa and Homerent by Countrygarden Danga Bay
Location
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Lowest price
$34
Highest price
$189

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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 66 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 66 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. Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, Istana Pasir Pelangi, and Istana Bukit Serene are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time wandering around Woodlands Waterfront Park, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 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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