The 10 Best Hotels Near Istana Besar, Johor Bahru from CA $26

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with large windows and a view of the sea.

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

A modern sculpture in a grassy area with high-rise buildings in the background.

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

Central District, 1.7 km from Istana Besar

Darren

CA $60

CA $69 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.2 km from Istana Besar

Alfred

CA $99

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

An aerial view of a rooftop pool with a tiled floor, a white border, and lounge chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a green wall feature.

3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Nicole Jia Hui

CA $118

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa with colorful pillows, a yellow armchair, a small round table, and a bed with a striped rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, bar seating, and a patterned floor.

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

"Fantastic location and comfortable stay! The location of this hotel is unbeatable—it’s right next to Komtar JBCC and City Square, making shopping and dining incredibly convenient, especially after crossing CIQ. The room was spotless, modern, and quiet with a very comfortable bed. Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the front desk staff were friendly and efficient throughout our stay. The breakfast buffet had a great spread with plenty of variety. Would definitely stay here again on my next...

Albee

CA $112

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

A modern cafe with a curved wooden bench, a buffet counter with various food items, and multiple pendant lights.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Johor Bahru Old Town, 0.7 km from Istana Besar

Abdul Ghani

CA $70

CA $93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a curved window, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

A modern indoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a wall-mounted plant shelf, and a large potted tree.

6. Z Hotel Johor

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Mona

CA $61

CA $75 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender, shelves of bottles, and a menu board.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a cityscape view at night.

7. Amari Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

ShengJia

CA $111

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern dining area with a black table and white chairs, a wooden bookshelf, and large potted plants.

A modern bathroom with grey tiles, a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Kevin

CA $27

CA $33 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Bella Hotel".

A multi-level interior with a wooden staircase, white walls, and a tiled floor.

A hallway with a wooden floor, white walls, and a metal railing. There are potted plants along the railing.

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

9. Belllo Hotel JB Central

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

KOTA

CA $62

CA $62 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with tall buildings in the background.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

10. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.9 km from Istana Besar

Cristal Su Yin

CA $191

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

11. Twin Galaxy Residences

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

choo wee

CA $37

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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.

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

Seng-Hoe

CA $90

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A waterfront patio with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a towel, and a framed picture on the wall.

A pathway lined with trees and a building with a modern design.

A swimming pool with a tiled floor and lounge chairs, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.

13. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

Central District, 1.3 km from Istana Besar

Irene

CA $67

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel with a modern glass facade and a traditional brick building adjacent to it.

14. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Istana Besar

Junchi

CA $72

CA $81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, prominent pillars, and a well-lit exterior.

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1 km from Istana Besar

Andrew

CA $84

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the city skyline in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk with a plant.

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

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, large windows, and a tiled floor.

16. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.8 km from Istana Besar

Mohamad Dali

CA $55

CA $71 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern building with a glass facade, a waterfront promenade with outdoor seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

A swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles, surrounded by modern buildings and palm trees.

17. R&F TrexHomestay

Central District, 1.5 km from Istana Besar

KAI JIN

CA $61

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large window with a city view.

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

18. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 2.6 km from Istana Besar

Nur Farra Saadah

CA $59

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

A tall hotel building with a modern design, featuring a grid of windows and a prominent sign at the top.

A reception area with a green sofa, a red chair, a patterned floor, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

19. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.1 km from Istana Besar

Tan

CA $42

CA $55 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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 clean, well-lit lobby with a sofa set, a small table, a potted plant, a fire hose reel, and a refrigerator.

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

20. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 1.6 km from Istana Besar

Daryl

CA $24

CA $26 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	9.4 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG	8.8 Excellent 777 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG	8.6 Excellent 338 reviews	View

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful week-long stay for our family! Smooth check-in and fantastic communication from the host. The apartment was spacious, clean and in an excellent location close to R&F Mall and all amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone visiting Johor Bahru."

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, spacious and clean!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The 2-room suite (for 4 of us) was smaller than I expected but is comfortable and clean. The staff at the counter were most supportive, helping us with Touch n go related requests, among others. Location was easy to find, and is accessible without being in a crowded area. Breakfast is moderately good, there were better options on the 2nd day for vegetarians."

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at Grand Paragon Hotel and visit almost every month. It is a very child-friendly hotel, which makes it perfect for our family. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast has a good variety. The air conditioning is great, and our children always enjoy their stay. It feels like a home away from home for us, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families with children! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Suasana JB Central by TPL

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast at level 34 was nice. highest cafe in all of JB"

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

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.

See properties

A white building with a blue roof and a tower.

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.

See properties

A red colonial-style building with white trim, ornate balconies, and traditional lanterns.

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Bazaar Karat

You can enjoy retail therapy at Bazaar Karat (Rusty Market) during your trip to Bandar Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

See properties

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 128 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 Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 128 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.

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 Marsiling 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.

Find hotels near Istana Besar, Johor Bahru from CA $26

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Istana Besar hotels

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

3. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

6. Z Hotel Johor

7. Amari Johor Bahru

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

9. Belllo Hotel JB Central

10. Sheraton Johor Bahru

11. Twin Galaxy Residences

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

13. R&F Princess Cove JB By SaffronCasa JB

14. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

16. Twin Tower Residence by Stayrene

17. R&F TrexHomestay

18. New York Hotel

19. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

20. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Besar

Hotels recommended for families near Istana Besar

Amari Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Sheraton Johor Bahru

R&F TrexHomestay

Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews

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

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Suasana JB Central by TPL

CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus

T Hotel Johor Bahru

Other attractions near Istana Besar

Johor Zoo

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Tan Hiok Nee

Royal Abu Bakar Museum

Sultan Ibrahim Building

Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

Sri Raja Mariamman Temple

Bazaar Karat

Frequently asked questions