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A panoramic view from a balcony overlooking a river, with distant buildings and greenery.

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Dat

￥10,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

￥7,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

￥3,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

￥18,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A corridor with potted plants, a bench, and a glass door.

5. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

￥4,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

6. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

￥10,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥4,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a glass partition, a sign indicating room rates, and a view of the outside through a window.

8. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

￥3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A lobby with a large glass door, a wooden chair with floral upholstery, a wooden side table with a vase, and a bamboo plant in a basket.

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

￥2,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

10. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥10,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

11. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

￥3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A tall, modern high-rise building with a curved facade and balconies.

12. Sunday The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern building with the sign 'CHARITON HOTEL' on its facade.

13. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

14. Stylish Apartments in Danga Bay, Water Views

Danga Bay, 0.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥8,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A reception area with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

15. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

Central District, 2.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

16. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 2.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥10,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white pillars and a tiled floor.

17. Bright & Modern 3BR Suite, Free Parking

Central District, 1.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥8,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a sofa, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

18. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

19. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 3.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥10,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A rooftop pool with wooden decking, palm trees, and a high-rise building in the background.

20. Citywoods Apartment By Antlerzone

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥15,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	2.0 star property	7.2 Good 318 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	2.5 star property	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Golden Court Hotel	3.0 star property	6.2 45 reviews	View

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Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park as part of your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Sheng

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered structure, and recycling bins.

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

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

Twin Galaxy Residences

Central District

10/10 Excellent

This place was fantastic! Not only was it an extremely clean and well-maintained. it actually has a lovely interior. At night, the big window view from the room (27th floor) was so beautiful. It also has a gym, swimming pool, library at 8th floor. Free with no extra charge! In addition, we parked our rental car in the provided parking garage space for free too. It was beyond our expectations, better than we expected. It had everything we could wish for. One last thing. The host Patrick...

Lai

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Vidyasagar

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

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District

10/10 Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

Istana Bukit Serene is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Istana Bukit Serene. Other good options close by include Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene and The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB.

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

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Istana Bukit Serene.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Istana Bukit Serene.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Bukit Serene?

To find more details about updating your stay near Istana Bukit Serene or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Tan Hiok Nee are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, or Taman Merdeka if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

If you're hopping a train into the city, JB Sentral is the closest station to Central District. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near by Istana Bukit Serene so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Istana Bukit Serene hotels

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

5. Golden Court Hotel

6. Country Garden By Antlerzone

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

8. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

10. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

11. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

12. Sunday The Straits Suites & Residences

13. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

14. Stylish Apartments in Danga Bay, Water Views

15. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

16. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

17. Bright & Modern 3BR Suite, Free Parking

18. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

19. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

20. Citywoods Apartment By Antlerzone

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Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

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

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

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Bukit Serene?

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

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