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R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers

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

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
" I really loved the stay! The place was clean and had a great bay view. It was so nice having breakfast on the balcony while watching the sunrise! "
The price is ￥8,266
￥9,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (248)
"Nice place to stays."
The price is ￥6,697
￥8,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
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)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean rooms. "
The price is ￥11,245
￥13,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Interior

R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Enjoy this home stay. It is nice, clean and friendly host. "
R&F Superior Homestay By Han Lin Sojourn
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Reception

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (948)
"Very good stay"
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (620)
"Room is clean and well equipped. Location close to amenities and full of dining options. Enjoyed our stay there."
The price is ￥12,021
￥14,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Amari Johor Bahru
Poolside bar

Amari Johor Bahru

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Would stay again. Good size room. Pleasant staff."
The price is ￥12,995
￥15,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Amari Johor Bahru
Z Hotel Johor
Deluxe King Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Z Hotel Johor

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Good service.. location is good, near ciq. Walking distance to shopping malls. "
Z Hotel Johor
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Plasma TV

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (389)
"Shama Suasana is conveniently located near 2 shopping malls & it is well maintained."
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Exterior

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (63)
"Mattress wasn’t too comfortable but otherwise everything is great"
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Place is near KSL, food joint nearby, easy to get grab"
Pinnacle Tower Johor Bahru
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Front of property

Belllo Hotel JB Central

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (573)
"Very convenient close to the mall and border staff is very friendly and helpful "
Belllo Hotel JB Central
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Outdoor pool

SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"On the plus side, the apartment was very clean and spacious with a good view. On the downside,there was no toaster for European travellers, also the small hotplate provided did not work. "
SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
Outdoor pool

Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (75)
"Short vacay with family to the southern side of Malaysia…exploring the nature and city with affordable stay at this hotel."
The price is ￥11,296
￥12,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Ramada Suites by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Lobby

Attrus By LSE - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (19)
"Central easy location to commute to Singapore "
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
R&F TrexHomestay
Exterior

R&F TrexHomestay

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"Excellent stay at R&F TrexHomestay, the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was seamless and accommodating to late check-in request. The apartment is located close to the checkpoint, and there are plenty of F&B options inside the R&F mall."
The price is ￥10,510
￥11,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
R&F TrexHomestay
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
"Clean and decent. Rooms are generally comfortable, only thing is don’t have warbrobe. Having mahjong room is great! Booked 2 units and 1 of them don’t have frying pan for own cooking. Overall still clean and decent accommodation. "
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Twin Galaxy Residences
Exterior

Twin Galaxy Residences

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11)
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc) Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels). Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Twin Galaxy Residences
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"A decent budget hotel."
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Presidential Apartment | Balcony

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (22)
"Ideal place for a good relaxation for family n friends "
The price is ￥4,349
￥7,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
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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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 84 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Amari Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 84 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.