Central District Travel Guide

Johor Bahru

A pelican standing on a railing by a green body of water with trees and buildings in the background.
A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.
An outdoor dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, a stage with a 'Seafood Market' sign, and a modern building in the background.
A grand building with a sign reading "PEJABAT PENITABIRAN MASJID NEGERI MASJID SULTAN ABU BAKAR JOHOR BAHRU".
A red and yellow train with a steam engine, parked outdoors with trees and a modern building in the background.

Stay near popular Central District attractions

Johor Bahru City Square

8.2/10 (1,327 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

£2
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Legoland Malaysia Admission Ticket

Legoland Malaysia Admission Ticket (All Rides & Attractions)

£18
per adult
Legoland Malaysia Admission Ticket (All Rides & Attractions)
Singapore Night Safari E-Ticket

Night Safari Admission Ticket

£35
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Night Safari Admission Ticket
Johor Darul Ta'zim: Experience the Magic of Lego at Legoland Malaysia

Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket
Bird Paradise Singapore

Singapore Bird Paradise E-Ticket

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Singapore Bird Paradise E-Ticket
JDT Hummer Tour

Johor Bahru: Explore the Best of JDT with the Hummer Tour

£6
per adult
Johor Bahru: Explore the Best of JDT with the Hummer Tour
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Top hotels in Central District

St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey

3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1 Johor Bahru Johor
The price is £86 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£86
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"A good stay and staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

St. Giles Southkey
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

3 out of 5
149 Jalan Sri Pelangi Johor Bahru Johor
Fully refundable
The price is £30 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£30
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (159 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5 out of 5
No. 82C, Jalan Trus Johor Bahru Johor
The price is £69 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£69
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room but without any view!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Amari Johor Bahru
KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad Johor Bahru Johor
The price is £40 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£40
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, water park access (surcharge) and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"In general, room is clean, comfort bed and pillows. The worst is wifi connection, on top of weak signal via 4/5G network too. Basically, you will be disconnected."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

KSL Hotel & Resort
Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
#05-01A, Menara SKS, Jalan Storey, Bukit Senyum Johor Bahru Johor
The price is £129 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£129
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square and Komtar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"The room was very clean and well maintained. The staff very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Sheraton Johor Bahru
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
01-02 Menara Landmark, No. 12 Johor Bahru Johor
The price is £71 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£71
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The massy JB city affected the experience of the hotel a lot."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
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Where to stay in Central District

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A residential area with houses and trees during sunset.
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Bukit Indah

Visitors highly recommend Bukit Indah for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah while you're in town.

A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

Sekudai

Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

A colorful walkway with a painted fence, a bench, and a sign welcoming visitors to Zoo Johor.

Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall.

A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats and a flag.

Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Danga Bay Park and Beletime Danga Bay.

Austin Heights

Austin Heights might not have many top sights, but Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Austin Hills Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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