Find hotels near Istana Besar, Johor Bahru from SAR 70

    Plan, book, stay with confidence
    bex rewards loyalty icon
    Be picky
    Search almost a million properties worldwide
    payments icon
    Treat yourself
    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in
    today icon
    Change your mind
    Book hotels with free cancellation

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Compare 891 hotels close to Istana Besar with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Room
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff very friendly and professional Room spacious although Furniture and appliances a bit dated but overall still good for a night. Cleanliness great. Others: Wide range of breakfast choice. Safe carpark. 4⭐️ JN"
The price is SAR 270
SAR 327 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (202)
"Excellent front desk services and variety breakfast."
The price is SAR 214
SAR 260 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Exterior
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (502)
"Everything ok except 2 issues: only 1 available lift from ground floor to the lobby and its always crowded. The other lifts out of irder. The other issue : the arrival swamp of wasps at the swimming pool that make it unsafe."
The price is SAR 268
SAR 324 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Breakfast area
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (874)
"No hand towels on first day, and no face towels were provided on the second day. Wished there were more cloth hangers privided. No tea spoon was provided."
The price is SAR 262
SAR 295 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Amari Johor Bahru
Property entrance
Amari Johor Bahru
4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Will be back again if the price stays competitive New design hair dryer got the look and sound but blower is weak"
The price is SAR 283
SAR 342 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Amari Johor Bahru
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Pool
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (364)
"Location super, link to alternative road, no jam to get back to hotel. Condition n cleanliness not so good, especially when compared to high price paid."
The price is SAR 306
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Saffroncasa JB
Outdoor pool
Saffroncasa JB
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (39)
"Location was near the Singapore border. It is right by a mall. Everything I needed (grocery store, restaurants) was around me. Convenient location. Property is big, clean. What would have been made the place nicer..... nicer shower gel and better internet. The internet was intermittent, non existent in some rooms. The staff were quick to respond to questions and helpful. Overall good property and would stay again if in the area. "
The price is SAR 133
SAR 151 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Saffroncasa JB
Fives Hotel Meldrum
Exterior
Fives Hotel Meldrum
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (81)
"This hotel is very dirty. The room was full of mosquitoes when entered. The floors has lots of hair and the bathroom is very tiny"
The price is SAR 175
SAR 198 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Fives Hotel Meldrum
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Front of property
Belllo Hotel JB Central
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (554)
"Located vwry near to JB central. Easy to access."
The price is SAR 137
SAR 170 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Belllo Hotel JB Central
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
Pool
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (5)
"2 days before my stay, i had reached out to the apartment via Expedia and directly - to request for early check-in as i was coming in to JB in the morning. However there were no response from them at all (despite the info provided is to request at least 24 hours in advance). When i got there, i had to frantically look for a contact number to reach out to, so that i could get the check-in details. Nothing was provided to me. Finally when i got a contact number, they informed me that there's no...
The price is SAR 174
SAR 197 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
The Straits Suites & Residences
Living area
The Straits Suites & Residences
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (66)
"We like the hotel; homely"
The price is SAR 236
SAR 264 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Straits Suites & Residences
Twin Galaxy Residences
Infinity pool
Twin Galaxy Residences
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10)
"The apartment itself is ok, good for a short stay with minimal issues. Needs some maintenance on the metal gates."
The price is SAR 134
SAR 221 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Twin Galaxy Residences
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Front of property
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (15)
"Dormitory's my Queen bed at low level is clean, with adequate lighting in bunk bed. charger point + power point sockets are functioning; Air-Con is good; toilets join with shower head; many shoes; with hot/cold water-dispenser. Good restaurant but start at 8:30am. "
The price is SAR 70
SAR 93 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Attrus By LSE - Hostel
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
Front of property
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (109)
"I enjoyed my short stay here, with convenience store easily accessible and near to dining options. Staff were friendly as well."
The price is SAR 208
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru City Centre
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Living area
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"Ideal place for a good relaxation for family n friends "
The price is SAR 116
SAR 200 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
R&F Princess Cove at ANJU
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
Room
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (12)
"staff is very courteous "
The price is SAR 78
SAR 93 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
Front of property - evening/night
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (79)
"Staff was nice and friendly. Room is clean and quiet. Hotel is well located and within walking distance to City Square and many eatery spots. Easy to take a grab to other parts to!"
The price is SAR 170
SAR 192 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
CIQ HOTEL at Jalan Trus
TROVE Johor Bahru
Room
TROVE Johor Bahru
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (369)
"Good and nice place to stay"
The price is SAR 215
SAR 267 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
TROVE Johor Bahru
R&F TrexHomestay
Exterior
R&F TrexHomestay
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (8)
"The place is near the city area and the surrounding is very good. The only complaint is the link bridge to JB CIQ/Shopping Complex is truncated which make it quite difficult moving to city square, one of the shopping centers."
The price is SAR 125
SAR 206 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
R&F TrexHomestay
Twin Tower Johor Bahru by Glex
Room
Twin Tower Johor Bahru by Glex
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20)
"When i booked the room, it says 2 x queen bed, 1 double bed, 1 twin bed and 3 futon. So we have a group of 7, not wanting to sleep on the futon, thinking still enough for us, but when we were there, we realised there were only 1 king, 1 queen and 1 single bed. We still need to sleep on the futon. futon condition is okay, although it's thin, but the cover looks old. Projector didn't work that well, the room with the single bed does not have air con. overall, I will not book with this host...
The price is SAR 180
SAR 220 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Twin Tower Johor Bahru by Glex
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Don't see what you're looking for?
See all available properties in Istana Besar
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

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 78 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Besar?

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Istana Besar. Other good options close by include Amari Johor Bahru and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru.

How many hotels will I find close to Istana Besar?

Expedia has 78 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.

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

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Istana Besar, head over to our customer service page.

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. Tan Hiok Nee, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Istana Pasir Pelangi are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.

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.