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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
1.2 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Natasha
¥11,359
¥13,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

2. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
1.6 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Arnel
¥13,448
¥15,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
0.7 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Abdul Ghani
¥8,152
¥10,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

4. Z Hotel Johor

Z Hotel Johor
1.1 km from Istana Besar
United States
Mona
¥6,120
¥7,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Z Hotel Johor

5. Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru
1.1 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Noelle Jin Ci
¥12,048
¥14,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Amari Johor Bahru

6. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
1.1 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Poomahdevi
¥13,438
¥16,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

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

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Arnel
¥6,690
¥7,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

8. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru
1.9 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Xiu Hui
¥25,100
¥27,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Sheraton Johor Bahru

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

Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
1.8 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Kevin
¥3,135
¥3,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In

10. TROVE Johor Bahru

TROVE Johor Bahru
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Seng-Hoe
¥7,978
¥9,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
TROVE Johor Bahru

11. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Belllo Hotel JB Central
1.1 km from Istana Besar
Malaysia
Norridzuan
¥6,464
¥6,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Belllo Hotel JB Central

12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Tiong Ghee
¥5,792
¥9,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

13. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
1 km from Istana Besar
Australia
Faye
¥11,370
¥12,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

14. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
1.8 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Mohamad Dali
¥5,697
¥8,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

15. R&F TrexHomestay

R&F TrexHomestay
Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
KAI JIN
¥7,094
¥10,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
R&F TrexHomestay

16. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
1 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Michael
¥3,924
¥4,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
1.1 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Tan
¥4,703
¥6,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

18. R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
1.9 km from Istana Besar
Singapore
Simon
¥6,726
¥9,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU

19. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower
Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar
Malaysia
Abdul Rasyid
¥6,039
¥7,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

20. Attrus By LSE - Hostel

Attrus By LSE - Hostel
1.1 km from Istana Besar
United Kingdom
Ken
¥3,508
¥4,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Pool
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Breakfast area
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
8.6
Excellent
334 reviews
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Living room
Z Hotel Johor
8.8
Excellent
149 reviews
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Restaurant
Amari Johor Bahru
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort

8/10 Good
"Friendly and helpful staff. One of the rare hotels that lets you check-in if you arrive before the standard check-in time. Excellent dining options."
Ngee Huat 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
KSL Hotel & Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Outstanding"
mark 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

10/10 Excellent
"Great location , staff there friendly and very good aircon ."
Tan 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

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

10/10 Excellent
"Been there a few time. My go to jb stay"
Darryl Samuel John 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Just next to CIQ. Will be glad that you are so close to the customs and can just dump the bag before going to shop in KSL or Southkey. In July 2026 the City Square is undergoing renovations so there is not much to shop so take note of that. Everything should be back to normal when the new MRT station opens that links to Singapore. The hotel is modern, new and very welcoming. Did not have breakfast at the hotel but went to the old town to have my nasi lemak and hainanese coffee."
Uei 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Suasana JB Central by TPL

Suasana JB Central by TPL

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"
Farooq 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Suasana JB Central by TPL
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good
"Location is quite convenient. Near to eateries and massage places. Cleanliness of the property could have been better. There is a morning market on Mondays. The property is along a busy street. Can be noisy in the mornings."
Yvonne 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

8/10 Good
"Night can get quite noisy"
SL 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
T Hotel Johor Bahru

T Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good
"Nearness to train station"
Chris 4-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
T Hotel Johor Bahru

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 long corridor with a blue floor, white walls, and yellow doors.

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.
Photo by Jim Teo

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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Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar

Learn about the local history of Johor Bahru when you take a trip to Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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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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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 127 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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG.
How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?
Expedia has 127 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 Choa Chu Kang 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.