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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a star-shaped design, surrounded by plants and a covered area with seating.

A modern, curved seating area with a central table, upholstered in light fabric, and a decorative ceiling feature.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a stair climber, and a row of exercise bikes.

1. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

2.4 km from Istana Batu

Maimunah

₹4,901

₹5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with large windows and a tower.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent tower and a ground-level building.

A spacious lobby with a central spiral staircase, comfortable seating areas, and artwork on display.

2. Perdana Kota Bharu

1 km from Istana Batu

"I had a truly wonderful stay at Perdana Hotel Kota Bharu. From the moment I checked in, the hospitality was top-notch. The staff were incredibly welcoming, polite, and always ready to assist with a warm smile, making us feel right at home throughout our visit. The food at the hotel was another major highlight. Every meal was delicious, well-prepared, and featured a fantastic variety of local Kelantanese delicacies alongside international options. What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is...

Muhammad Imran Bin

₹7,433

₹8,333 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with a central buffet area, black and red decor, and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a distinctive architectural design, featuring a central arched window and multiple balconies.

A spacious room with a large mirror, exercise balls, and a ceiling fan.

3. Crystal Lodge

0.6 km from Istana Batu

David

₹3,630

₹4,591 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with patterned chairs, and a modern chandelier.

A variety of packaged food items on shelves and a counter, including snacks, condiments, and beverages.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a visible kitchen.

A colorful building with a sign for "WISMA KOOP GURU" and "Salaam Suite Hotel".

4. Salaam Suites Hotel

1 km from Istana Batu

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₹2,921

₹3,155 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern multi-story building with a flat facade, large windows, and decorative vertical elements.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a countertop.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a small countertop. There are bottles of water and a plate with food on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

5. AL-Aidid Homestay

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Swee Guan

₹2,795

₹3,323 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, featuring a large entrance and a parking area with cars.

A dining area with a table set for four, chairs with intricate cut-out designs, a vase with a red flower, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

An outdoor event space with white doors adorned with greenery, tables set for an event with purple sashes, and a backdrop with pink drapes.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with white sofas, and a large pillar.

6. Grand Riverview Hotel

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Colleen

₹4,353

₹5,139 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a small desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom door.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and a small trash bin.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of glass and concrete facades.

A modern building entrance with a glass door and a metal railing.

7. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

0.5 km from Istana Batu

fathilatul zakimi

₹2,204

₹2,959 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A reception area with a red archway, a reception desk, a clock, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A two-story building with a green awning, a covered entrance, and a seating area with wooden benches and tables.

A long, narrow hallway with pink walls and white tiled floors.

8. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

1 km from Istana Batu

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₹1,129

₹1,580 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a plant.

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table with magazines, and a laptop on the table.

A conference room with a long wooden table, six brown leather chairs, red curtains, a projector screen, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel facade with balconies, a sign for 'Flora Place Hotel', and a 'Flora Bay' sign.

9. Flora Place Hotel

0.7 km from Istana Batu

Chin Tho

₹2,190

₹2,923 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a glass enclosure and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A modern lobby with black and grey furniture, a central round table, and decorative wall art.

10. Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

1.3 km from Istana Batu

Joseph

₹4,909

₹6,310 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and countertop. There is a dark partition with cutouts, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small countertop.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "KBCP Kota Bharu City Point".

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a floral bedspread, a kitchenette with a sink and a coffee maker, and a dark-colored partition with cutouts.

11. Best Studio Guest House

0.5 km from Istana Batu

Tan Poo

₹1,900

₹2,356 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a long table and chairs.

A hotel building with multiple floors, balconies, and a prominent sign.

A Tune Hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a red and white color scheme, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted sign.

12. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

1.7 km from Istana Batu

siti salmor

₹1,827

₹2,021 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large floral arrangement, and a seating area with leather couches.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to a bright room at the end.

A modern hotel lobby with a black leather sofa, wooden paneling, and a view of the street through large windows.

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

13. Hotel Bintang Indah

0.2 km from Istana Batu

₹3,041

₹3,893 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A seating area with wooden furniture, including sofas and a table, in a room with glass doors leading to another space.

A hotel with a purple sign, parked cars, and a visible storefront.

The exterior of Suria Hotel with a prominent sign, a glass entrance, and potted plants in front.

A reception area with a green door, a bench, a potted plant, a wooden bench, and a wall-mounted sign.

14. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

0.5 km from Istana Batu

AZIZ

₹1,319

₹1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard and a green and orange patterned bedspread. There is a window with green and white curtains, and the room has a tiled floor.

A room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread.

A waiting area with wooden benches, a wall-mounted television, and electrical outlets.

A small bathroom with a blue toilet, a white wall with a blue and white tile border, and a white wall-mounted water heater.

15. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

1 km from Istana Batu

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₹1,113

₹1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception area with a counter, chairs, and a bench.

A long, narrow hallway with cream-colored walls and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows, a small bedside table with a TV, and a green curtain on the window.

An elevator with a metallic finish, a door, and a control panel.

16. Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel

0.6 km from Istana Batu

KOICHI

₹1,050

₹1,439 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor exercise area with elliptical machines and a circular seating area with a tree.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated sign.

A McDonald's restaurant with outdoor seating and a visible entrance.

17. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

1.3 km from Istana Batu

₹5,467

₹5,905 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass display case, and a seating area with a sofa and curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, an air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a shower unit.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a mirror on the wall.

18. Hotel O Peneka Inn

1.6 km from Istana Batu

₹1,041

₹1,430 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a wall clock, and an air conditioning unit.

A reception area with a reception desk, a fireplace, a framed picture, and two chairs.

A multi-story building with a red and white facade, large windows, and a paved entrance area.

19. Tanjong Inn by StayZy

1.6 km from Istana Batu

₹1,169

₹1,579 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A lobby with leather sofas, a marble coffee table, and a reception desk.

A conference room with a red tablecloth, white chairs, water bottles, and a floral centerpiece.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and a vase of flowers.

20. Royal Guest House RGH

< 0.1 km from Istana Batu

₹6,269

₹7,075 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Batu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)	8.4 Very good 356 reviews	View
Perdana Kota Bharu	8.6 Excellent 590 reviews	View
Crystal Lodge	8.6 Excellent 109 reviews	View
Salaam Suites Hotel	8.6 Excellent 13 reviews	View
AL-Aidid Homestay	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

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Other attractions near Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Handicraft Village and Craft Museum in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Istana Jahar

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Istana Jahar during your trip to Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kampung Kraftangan

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kampung Kraftangan in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Muhammadi Mosque

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Muhammadi Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Bharu. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Muzium Islam

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Muzium Islam during your trip to Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Padang Merdeka

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kota Bharu when you spend time at Padang Merdeka. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Street Art

Enjoy an outing to Street Art during your stay in Kota Bharu. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area.

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Siti Khadijah Central Market

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Bharu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Siti Khadijah Central Market. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Batu?

Istana Batu is located in an area of Kota Bharu known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 65 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Batu?

Adjacent to Istana Batu, Grand Riverview Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include ibis Styles Kota Bharu and Crystal Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Istana Batu?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Istana Batu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Batu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, 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 you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Istana Batu.

What can I see and do near Istana Batu?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kampung Kraftangan or State Museum. Create some family memories at Street Art and Cultural Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Padang Merdeka, Pulau Renjuna and Pulau Beluru.

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Our top choices for Istana Batu hotels

1. Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

2. Perdana Kota Bharu

3. Crystal Lodge

4. Salaam Suites Hotel

5. AL-Aidid Homestay

6. Grand Riverview Hotel

7. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

8. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

9. Flora Place Hotel

10. Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

11. Best Studio Guest House

12. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

13. Hotel Bintang Indah

14. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

15. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

16. Hotel O Kota Bharu Near War Museum Formerly Azam Hotel

17. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

18. Hotel O Peneka Inn

19. Tanjong Inn by StayZy

20. Royal Guest House RGH

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Batu

Top Istana Batu Hotel Reviews

Other attractions near Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

Istana Jahar

Kampung Kraftangan

Muhammadi Mosque

Muzium Islam

Padang Merdeka

Street Art

Siti Khadijah Central Market

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