Johor Bahru Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Johor Bahru

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Central District

4/5(11 area reviews)

Central District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Central District
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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.

Bukit Indah
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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.

Austin Heights
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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.

Sekudai
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Larkin

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Larkin. You might want to make time for a stop at Johor Golf and Country Club or Taman Merdeka.

Larkin
Johor Bahru showing cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

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 KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Taman Abad
KSL Hotel & Resort
KSL Hotel & Resort
4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp754.652 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp754.652
Rp851.903 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, water park access (surcharge) and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025

KSL Hotel & Resort
St. Giles Southkey
St. Giles Southkey
3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is Rp1.641.437 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp1.641.437
Rp1.809.334 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
"Great location. Overall good. Recommended"

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025

St. Giles Southkey
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 80000, Johor Bahru
The price is Rp1.043.674 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp1.043.674
Rp1.268.414 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (554 reviews)
Great Location!
"The best location with the best rooms and facilities. The buffet breakfast could be improved. The only complaint is that we weren't allow to use the swimming pool while waiting for our room keys. ( we used to be able to in our previous stays)"

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2025

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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.
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
3.5 out of 5
82C Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square and KSL ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (367 reviews)
"Seems safer than some other hotel apartments.."

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
Saffroncasa JB
Saffroncasa JB
4 out of 5
R&F PRINCESS COVE, #33-06 BLOCK A6-1, MERCU 1, JALAN TANJUNG PUTERI 1, Johor Bahru, Johor
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly apartment in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
Great place for families
"Very good especially for the price paid. The bed was very very firm and not to my liking. Hence the 3 star comfort rating; everything else was great. You are renting an apartment in a large building so many residents as well as some visitors. The facilities were nice and not really populated. Being ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Saffroncasa JB
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
Tri Tower By Antlerzone
3 out of 5
Jalan Tengku Azizah, Johor Bahru, Johor
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2023

Tri Tower By Antlerzone
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.

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