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

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

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

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

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Natasha

￥11,050

￥13,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern, well-lit living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop.

A tall building with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows with a city view, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.

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

Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Rika

￥6,076

￥6,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase and modern seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, and a piano.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved seating area, and a staircase with a unique design.

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Anna

￥10,227

￥11,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

A buffet setup with various food items and a counter with stacked plates.

A modern living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a leather sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A long, well-lit hallway with a reflective floor, large chandeliers, and vertical wooden panels on the walls.

4. KSL Hotel & Resort

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Tang Mui Rachel

￥7,176

￥8,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern restaurant interior with a curved seating area, multiple tables, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A conference room with rows of tables, chairs, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned rug.

5. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3 km from Taman Merdeka

JIN YUAN

￥13,136

￥14,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a white shelving unit.

A modern living room with a white sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. A large window with curtains provides a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

6. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Mohamad Dali

￥5,265

￥6,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a potted plant, and a patterned wall.

A restaurant with a white exterior, arched windows, and a signboard.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a playground area with slides and climbing structures.

7. Twin Galaxy Residences

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

choo wee

￥4,648

￥8,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.

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.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

8. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Seng-Hoe

￥9,836

￥12,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of high-rise buildings through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A high-rise building with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

9. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Wai Hoong

￥6,216

￥9,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of tall buildings.

A swimming pool between two buildings with a view of the landscape in the distance.

10. KSL Residence

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

YIN LIAN

￥9,823

￥14,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

11. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Virgil

￥9,737

￥10,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 modern building with large glass windows and a car dealership in front.

12. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Anna

￥7,303

￥8,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with a wooden table, a white furry chair, and a vase with a plant.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent glass facade.

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

13. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Taman Abad, 2.5 km from Taman Merdeka

Abdul Rasyid

￥6,029

￥7,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

14. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Nur Farra Saadah

￥6,588

￥7,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a potted plant, an elevator, and a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen.

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

15. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 2.6 km from Taman Merdeka

Daryl

￥2,663

￥2,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee machine, and potted plants.

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 2.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Salmah

￥4,380

￥5,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

A hotel room with three beds, a large window with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a painting.

A modern lobby with a red sofa, a TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a glass display case.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "Hallmark Regency Hotel," and multiple flags on top.

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Gong Chyi

￥4,896

￥6,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large TV. There is a city view through the windows, and the room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with a city view.

A modern high-rise building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

18. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Wani

￥6,296

￥8,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a world map on the wall.

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

19. KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Gan

￥8,325

￥14,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

A room with a large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and a road.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.

20. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Lai

￥16,214

￥17,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
KSL Hotel & Resort	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre	8.6 Excellent 27 reviews	View

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Really like the clean bedsheets and pillows, clean room and amenities. Fast check in and check out, friendly staffs. Things to improve, reading lights near the bed, and vanity mirror in the toilet. Please make a retractable mirror, personally find it hard to use. For a very short person I can’t even see my face clearly without wearing my specs and how to make up? no point gluing it at the wall. Just my point of view, overall it’s a great stay."

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

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Was surprised to find the kitchen was well equipped. Great!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Great buffet breakfast with a huge variety. Comfortable beds"

KSL Hotel & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, accessible to the mall"

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"NA"

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."

Chic 3BR in Danga Bay with Water Views & Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment is spacious but some parts of the toiletries can be improved"

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

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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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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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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Beletime Danga Bay

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Beletime Danga Bay during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Holiday Plaza

7.2/10 (21 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can enjoy retail therapy at Holiday Plaza. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

6.0/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taman Merdeka?

Taman Merdeka is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Taman Merdeka?

The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Taman Merdeka. Other good choices within a few miles include Amari Johor Bahru and Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Taman Merdeka?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Taman Merdeka.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Taman Merdeka.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Taman Merdeka?

For more details about updating your stay near Taman Merdeka or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Taman Merdeka?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Tan Hiok Nee are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Nyee Phoe Flower Garden.

How can I get to Taman Merdeka?

If you're taking a train to the area, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There may not be many public transit options close to Taman Merdeka so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Taman Merdeka hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

4. KSL Hotel & Resort

5. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

6. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

7. Twin Galaxy Residences

8. TROVE Johor Bahru

9. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

10. KSL Residence

11. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

12. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

13. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

14. New York Hotel

15. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

18. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

19. KSL D’Esplanade by Antlerzone

20. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Amari Johor Bahru

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

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

KSL Hotel & Resort

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Chic 3BR in Danga Bay with Water Views & Parking

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Golf and Country Club

Danga Bay Park

Beletime Danga Bay

Lido Beach Country Garden

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

Holiday Plaza

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

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