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Our top choices for Istana Batu hotels

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a reception desk.

1. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Istana Batu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (358 reviews)
"Excellent hotel condition, professional staffs and great breakfast spread."
Singapore
Maimunah
The price is ￥8,122
￥9,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)
A modern office space with a wooden desk, two chairs, and a computer monitor.

2. ibis Styles Kota Bharu

ibis Styles Kota Bharu
3.0 star property
1.1 km from Istana Batu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (75 reviews)
"Clean room with basic amenities. Breakfast was simple with western and local selections."
Singapore
Gulam
The price is ￥6,874
￥7,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
ibis Styles Kota Bharu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a tower.

3. Perdana Kota Bharu

Perdana Kota Bharu
4.0 star property
1 km from Istana Batu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"lovely room with nice view. Staff were very polite and attentive. Will be my first choice of hotel when in Kota Bharu "
United Kingdom
Ammran
The price is ￥12,325
￥13,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Perdana Kota Bharu
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

4. Crystal Lodge

Crystal Lodge
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Istana Batu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (109 reviews)
"Very good hotel in Kota Bharu city. Great location, great breakfast, great service, with good free parking "
United States
David
The price is ￥5,755
￥7,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Crystal Lodge
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, and a modern chandelier.

5. Salaam Suites Hotel

Salaam Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
1 km from Istana Batu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Average experience, okay for quick stay"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥3,100
￥3,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Salaam Suites Hotel
A modern multi-story building with a flat facade, large windows, and decorative vertical elements.

6. AL-Aidid Homestay

AL-Aidid Homestay
2.5 star property
0.5 km from Istana Batu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"The owner is very understanding and friendly. Manage to check in early even I requested at very last minute. Great host and definetely will come here again next time "
Malaysia
Swee Guan
The price is ￥4,510
￥5,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
AL-Aidid Homestay
A pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding lounge area, and a building with large windows.

7. Grand Riverview Hotel

Grand Riverview Hotel
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Istana Batu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (300 reviews)
"Wonderful property! Great staff, scrumptious breakfast and great location!!"
Canada
Colleen
The price is ￥7,248
￥8,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Grand Riverview Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom door.

8. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

CyberApartment Kota Bharu
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Istana Batu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Good location "
Malaysia
fathilatul zakimi
The price is ￥4,152
￥5,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
CyberApartment Kota Bharu
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

9. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang
2.0 star property
1 km from Istana Batu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Just for working trip only"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥1,871
￥2,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang
A swimming pool with a glass enclosure and a wooden deck.

10. Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Istana Batu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"Apartment was great. Washing machine not so great. Great location for food and transport. 24 hr e-mart at the front of the building. Coffee shops and restaurants close."
Australia
Joseph
The price is ￥5,543
￥6,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a water bottle, a coffee maker, and a TV.

11. Flora Place Hotel

Flora Place Hotel
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Istana Batu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"A comfortable stay but will require renewal as it does appear rundown as it is an old building. good for a short stay over for business or before moving on to the final destination"
Saudi Arabia
Chin Tho
The price is ￥3,706
￥4,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Flora Place Hotel
A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and countertop. There is a dark partition with cutouts, and a door leading to a bathroom.

12. Best Studio Guest House

Best Studio Guest House
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Istana Batu
6.8 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Just an average place to stay a night"
Malaysia
Tan Poo
The price is ￥2,834
￥3,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Best Studio Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

13. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Istana Batu
6.4 out of 10, (149 reviews)
"very convenient, easy to look for food and shopping mall is nearby"
Malaysia
siti salmor
The price is ￥3,202
￥3,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre
A beach with a road running parallel to it, lined with buildings and parked cars.

14. Crown Garden Hotel

Crown Garden Hotel
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Istana Batu
6.4 out of 10, (35 reviews)
"Staff jaga parking friendly. Everything love it. "
Malaysia
Azwaniza
The price is ￥5,832
￥6,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Crown Garden Hotel
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large floral arrangement, and a seating area with leather couches.

15. Hotel Bintang Indah

Hotel Bintang Indah
2.5 star property
0.2 km from Istana Batu
6.2 out of 10, (17 reviews)
"Toilet sink too smelly. Room price rate are high than condition of hotel."
Malaysia
Mr Unhappy
The price is ￥5,042
￥6,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hotel Bintang Indah
A seating area with wooden furniture, including sofas and a table, in a room with glass doors leading to another space.

16. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

Suria Hotel Kota Bharu
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Istana Batu
6.0 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"Avoid superior room 206, the toilet flush was not functioning. There were holes on the rather seasoned blanket. The TV too was very old, provided very limited number of channels."
Saudi Arabia
AZIZ
The price is ￥2,284
￥2,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Suria Hotel Kota Bharu
A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard and a green and orange patterned bedspread. There is a window with green and white curtains, and the room has a tiled floor.

17. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

Sri Cemerlang Lodge
2.5 star property
1 km from Istana Batu
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Difficult to locate the place, call the hotel for location but no one pick up the call."
Malaysia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥1,865
￥2,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Sri Cemerlang Lodge
A modern lobby with marble walls, potted plants, and a bench.

18. Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu

Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu
2.0 star property
0.6 km from Istana Batu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
The price is ￥3,114
￥3,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu
A reception area with a counter, chairs, and a bench.

19. Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel

Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Istana Batu
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"good"
Japan
KOICHI
The price is ￥2,006
￥2,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel
A modern hotel with a large infinity pool reflecting the sky, a contemporary building structure, and a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

20. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Istana Batu
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is ￥9,103
￥9,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome
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 Batu

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a reception desk.
Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)
4.0 star property
8.4
Very good
358 reviews
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A modern office space with a wooden desk, two chairs, and a computer monitor.
ibis Styles Kota Bharu
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
75 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a tower.
Perdana Kota Bharu
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
591 reviews
View
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
Crystal Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
109 reviews
View
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, and a modern chandelier.
Salaam Suites Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
13 reviews
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Other attractions near Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Handicraft Village and Craft Museum in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Top Istana Batu Hotel Reviews

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two chairs, and a computer monitor.
ibis Styles Kota Bharu

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

ibis Styles Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
United States
Kristy
Reviewed March 22, 2025
ibis Styles Kota Bharu

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Istana Batu?

Istana Batu is located in an area of Kota Bharu known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 65 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Batu?

Adjacent to Istana Batu, Grand Riverview Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include ibis Styles Kota Bharu and Crystal Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Istana Batu?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Istana Batu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Batu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Istana Batu.

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What can I see and do near Istana Batu?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kampung Kraftangan, or State Museum. Create some family memories at Street Art and Cultural Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Padang Merdeka, Pulau Renjuna, and Pulau Beluru.