The Best Hotels in Central District, Johor Bahru - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 58 reviews	View
St. Giles Southkey	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Z Hotel Johor	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 138 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable stay."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed at RF on the 23rd floor with a beautiful bay view. The scenery was truly relaxing, especially with the wide open view from the room. The space was comfortable, clean and perfect for a peaceful stay. Definitely a lovely experience and worth recommending."

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"We booked this hotel primarily for it’s access to self-service laundry machines. The machines were broken and there was no communication from the hotel. I found out when I enquired at check-in. When I asked when will it be fixed, the front desk said to check the next morning. I understand that machines break down, but what was unacceptable was that when I called the next morning to check on the status of the machines, the person responding to my inquiry said “I don’t know. I haven’t checked.” This person didn’t offer to check or to call back to let me know. When I personally walked down to the front desk to ask when the laundry machines would be fixed, they looked baffled and didn’t know that the machines were broken. One person offered a feeble response by saying the machines aren’t maintained by the hotel. This is a service advertised by your hotel. It’s not right to say the machines are someone else’s responsibility. The hotel guests isn’t the one responsible for tracking down who maintains the laundry machines. This issue put a damper on our stay in an otherwise really nice place."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel is about 10 to 15min walk from City Square and easy to get to. Initially, we did not know how to get there, so took a bus from JB Sentral, #J10 and drop about 350 meters from it. Staff guided us to go to the 3rd floor carpark and turn right towards Public Bank, City Square is just after it."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its major shopping area. Experience the best of Central District with a visit to KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveller data, KSL Hotel & Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This resort is steps from KSL City Mall, and offers a water park and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Amari Johor Bahru and St. Giles Southkey.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 477 hotels and other accommodation options in Central District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Johor Bahru area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Central District.

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighbourhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru City Square and Holiday Plaza might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Plaza Pelangi and Komtar JBCC are some other places worth a visit. Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium, Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex and Johor Golf and Country Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central District. While you're out sightseeing, The Mall and Sultan Ibrahim Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Johor Bahru.

How can I get around Central District and the greater Johor Bahru area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at JB Sentral.

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Vista Tiara Florian Residences

R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 by Stayrene

Sheraton Johor Bahru

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

The Straits Suites & Residences

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

St. Giles Southkey

Twin Galaxy

Z Hotel Johor

KSL Residence

Suasana JB Central by TPL

High-floor 2BR Suite, Water Views, Free Parking

Citywoods Apartment By Antlerzone

The Six Residences at JB Sentosa

1 Tebrau Residences by Stayrene

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

R&F Princess Cove near CIQ by Stayrene

Amari Johor Bahru

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Austin Heights

Danga Bay

Sekudai

Taman Abad

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

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