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

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

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

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, 1.7 km from Istana Besar

Lim

￥6,650

￥7,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar

BAN SENG

￥10,786

￥13,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A modern cafe with a curved wooden bench, a buffet counter with various food items, and multiple pendant lights.

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

A water park with multiple water slides and a pool area.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 km from Istana Besar

Abdul Ghani

￥7,600

￥10,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a prominent Holiday Inn sign, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

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.

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Khee Siong

￥12,206

￥14,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A modern reception area with marble countertops, decorative wall panels, and a skylight.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

5. Amari Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

ShengJia

￥12,129

￥14,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

6. Z Hotel Johor

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Mona

￥6,152

￥7,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel with a modern glass facade and a traditional brick building adjacent to it.

7. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Istana Besar

Junchi

￥7,953

￥8,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a rooftop pool with a tiled floor, a white border, and lounge chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall feature.

8. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Nicole Jia Hui

￥13,507

￥15,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a city view through the window.

9. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

Cecilia

￥8,361

￥9,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A modern multi-story hotel named HAVONA HOTEL with a clean, contemporary design featuring white walls and orange accents.

A modern bathroom with grey tiles, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

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

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Kevin

￥2,795

￥3,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large window with a city view.

11. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

Nur Farra Saadah

￥6,652

￥7,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

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.

A modern living room with glass walls, a red chair, two sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar

Irene

￥6,872

￥10,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

13. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar

Cristal Su Yin

￥21,111

￥23,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with tables set for meals, a large window offering a city view, and a potted plant adding greenery.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wall.

14. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar

Andrew

￥8,701

￥9,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wooden table.

A hallway with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant on a wooden stump, and a patterned carpet.

A staircase with red railings and shutters, leading to an interior space.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a wooden chair, a suitcase, and a motorcycle.

15. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar

Michael

￥4,215

￥4,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

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

A tall hotel building with a modern design, featuring a grid of windows and a prominent sign at the top.

A reception area with a green sofa, a red chair, a patterned floor, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through large windows.

16. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Tan

￥4,640

￥6,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

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

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

17. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Mohamad Dali

￥7,517

￥9,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles, surrounded by modern buildings and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

18. R&F TrexHomestay

Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar

KAI JIN

￥6,909

￥10,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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.

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

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Daryl

￥2,841

￥3,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 building with a sign reading "ATTRUS - PENGINAPAN DAN SARAPAN | BED AND BREAKFAST - LOBBY".

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

20. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Ken

￥2,572

￥3,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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 196 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG	8.6 Excellent 340 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG	8.8 Excellent 779 reviews	View
Amari Johor Bahru	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for money. Nice garden and swimming pool over looking the straits of Johor"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Good for value of money"

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"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."

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"

T Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"Nearness to train station"

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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

5. Amari Johor Bahru

6. Z Hotel Johor

7. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

8. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

9. TROVE Johor Bahru

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

11. New York Hotel

12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

13. Sheraton Johor Bahru

14. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

15. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

16. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

17. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

18. R&F TrexHomestay

19. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

20. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Belllo Hotel JB Central

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

T Hotel Johor Bahru

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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