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4 Sept - 6 Sept Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels
1. R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQCentral District, 1 mi from Istana Besar
Arnel
£36
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHGCentral District, 0.4 mi from Istana Besar
Abdul Ghani
£50
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
3. Amari Johor Bahru
Amari Johor BahruCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Noelle Jin Ci
£49
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHGCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Poomahdevi
£74
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
5. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Capri by Fraser Johor BahruCentral District, 1 mi from Istana Besar
Arnel
£72
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
6. Z Hotel Johor
Z Hotel JohorCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Mona
£36
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor BahruCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Natasha
£67
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
8. Sheraton Johor Bahru
Sheraton Johor BahruCentral District, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar
Vincent
£129
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
9. Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-In
Havona Hotel @ CIQ Johor Bahru - Self Check-InCentral District, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
Kevin
£20
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
10. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Shama Suasana Johor BahruCentral District, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
Faye
£50
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
11. Twin Galaxy Residences
Twin Galaxy ResidencesTaman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
choo wee
£39
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
12. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB
R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JBCentral District, 0.8 mi from Istana Besar
Tiong Ghee
£42
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
13. TROVE Johor Bahru
TROVE Johor BahruTaman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
Seng-Hoe
£44
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
14. Belllo Hotel JB Central
Belllo Hotel JB CentralCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Norridzuan
£36
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
15. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene
Twin Tower Residence by StayreneCentral District, 1.1 mi from Istana Besar
Mohamad Dali
£40
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
16. R&F TrexHomestay
R&F TrexHomestayCentral District, 0.9 mi from Istana Besar
KAI JIN
£70
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
17. CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan TrusCentral District, 0.6 mi from Istana Besar
Hui Hui
£22
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
18. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower
Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle TowerTaman Abad, 1.6 mi from Istana Besar
Abdul Rasyid
£52
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
19. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass HospitalityCentral District, 0.7 mi from Istana Besar
Chin Sung
£27
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
20. R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
R&F Princess Cove at ANJUCentral District, 1.2 mi from Istana Besar
Simon
£41
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ | 9.4 Exceptional 173 reviews | View | |||||
 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG | 8.6 Excellent 331 reviews | View | |||||
 Amari Johor Bahru | 8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews | View | |||||
 Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 771 reviews | View | |||||
 Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru | 9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews | View |
Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
8/10 Good
"The room is in excellent condition."
Sheraton Johor Bahru
8/10 Good
"Everything was great, except that the room type had a connecting room. The soundproof was not that great as we had guest on the other room. It wasn’t bad but do take note that if you are sensitive to noise you could hear some noise next door."
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and inviting. Car park entrance was from another road that was different from the drop off area."
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
8/10 Good
"Free parking, staff service excellent. Surrounding hotel under construction so location messy not so nice"
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."
Suasana JB Central by TPL
10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"
Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality
10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable stay."
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
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.
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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Tan Hiok Nee
Find out about the history of Bandar Johor Bahru when you spend time at Tan Hiok Nee. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.
Royal Abu Bakar Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar
Learn about the local history of Johor Bahru when you spend time at Masjid Negeri Sultan Abu Bakar. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum during your trip to Bandar Johor Bahru. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.