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

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a large chandelier, and a television screen.

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

2.5 km from Padang Merdeka

Maimunah

₹4,866

₹5,597 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2. Crystal Lodge

0.5 km from Padang Merdeka

David

₹3,442

₹4,364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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.

3. Perdana Kota Bharu

1.1 km from Padang Merdeka

"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

₹7,381

₹8,275 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a small plant on a shelf.

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

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

4. Salaam Suites Hotel

1.1 km from Padang Merdeka

Anonymous traveller

₹1,964

₹2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

5. Grand Riverview Hotel

0.3 km from Padang Merdeka

Colleen

₹4,111

₹4,783 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides and a tiled floor.

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.

6. AL-Aidid Homestay

0.5 km from Padang Merdeka

Swee Guan

₹2,775

₹3,300 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and decorative flowers on the wall.

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

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

7. CyberApartment Kota Bharu

0.5 km from Padang Merdeka

fathilatul zakimi

₹2,188

₹2,939 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A hotel entrance with a green awning, a bicycle parked outside, and a sign indicating the name.

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

8. Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

1.1 km from Padang Merdeka

Anonymous traveller

₹1,121

₹1,569 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spacious hall with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging decorations.

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

9. Flora Place Hotel

0.8 km from Padang Merdeka

Chin Tho

₹2,151

₹2,879 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with 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 Padang Merdeka

Joseph

₹4,875

₹6,266 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

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

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

11. Best Studio Guest House

0.5 km from Padang Merdeka

Tan Poo

₹1,886

₹2,340 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A conference room with a long table and chairs.

A large indoor market with multiple stalls selling various goods.

12. Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre

1.7 km from Padang Merdeka

siti salmor

₹1,940

₹2,413 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a curtain with a floral pattern.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two large chandeliers, and a check-in counter.

13. Crown Garden Hotel

0.9 km from Padang Merdeka

Azwaniza

₹3,881

₹4,495 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A modern elevator with a metallic interior and a digital display showing 'M'.

14. Hotel Bintang Indah

< 0.1 km from Padang Merdeka

Mr Unhappy

₹3,020

₹3,866 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two single beds, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, and a power outlet.

15. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

0.6 km from Padang Merdeka

AZIZ

₹1,324

₹1,744 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 building with a sign for Sri Cemerlang Baru Lodge. There are parked cars in front.

16. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

1.2 km from Padang Merdeka

Anonymous traveller

₹1,081

₹1,479 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern lobby with marble walls, potted plants, and a bench.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a green marble wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a green sofa.

17. Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu

0.8 km from Padang Merdeka

₹1,585

₹2,015 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

The exterior of Azam Hotel with a clear entrance, glass doors, and a visible signboard.

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

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

0.6 km from Padang Merdeka

KOICHI

₹1,140

₹1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

19. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

1.3 km from Padang Merdeka

₹5,425

₹5,861 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A multi-story building with a yellow and red facade, featuring a sign for Hotel Peneka Inn and a Star Coffee Pastry shop.

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

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

20. Hotel O Peneka Inn

1.5 km from Padang Merdeka

₹1,034

₹1,420 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Padang Merdeka

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)	8.4 Very good 356 reviews	View
Crystal Lodge	8.6 Excellent 109 reviews	View
Perdana Kota Bharu	8.6 Excellent 591 reviews	View
Salaam Suites Hotel	8.6 Excellent 13 reviews	View
AL-Aidid Homestay	8.8 Excellent 43 reviews	View

Top Padang Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Grand Riverview Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room is not properly cleaned and hotel room is old."

Crystal Lodge

8/10 Good

"Clean and spacious family room. Breakfast buffet was impressive. AC was not strong enough, took many hours to cool the room down and didn’t ever really get cool. Gym could be updated and improved. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment was great. Washing machine not so great. Great location for food and transport. 24 hr e-mart at the front of the building. Coffee shops and restaurants close."

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

8/10 Good

"Clean room with basic amenities. Breakfast was simple with western and local selections."

Other attractions near Padang Merdeka

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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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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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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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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Istana Batu

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Istana Batu during your travels in Kota Bharu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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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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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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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 Padang Merdeka?

Padang Merdeka 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 66 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Padang Merdeka?

Adjacent to Padang Merdeka, 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 can I expect to find close to Padang Merdeka?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Padang Merdeka.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Padang Merdeka.

What can I see and do near Padang Merdeka?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Istana Batu or Kampung Kraftangan. Create some family memories at Street Art and Cultural Centre. Attractions like State Museum and Muzium Negeri Kelanta highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Padang Merdeka hotels

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

2. Crystal Lodge

3. Perdana Kota Bharu

4. Salaam Suites Hotel

5. Grand Riverview Hotel

6. AL-Aidid Homestay

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. Crown Garden Hotel

14. Hotel Bintang Indah

15. Suria Hotel Kota Bharu

16. Sri Cemerlang Lodge

17. Hotel Ma'Wa Kota Bharu

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

19. One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu by AGhome

20. Hotel O Peneka Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Padang Merdeka

Top Padang Merdeka Hotel Reviews

Grand Riverview Hotel

Crystal Lodge

Troika Kota Bharu by Salaam Suites

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

Other attractions near Padang Merdeka

Muzium Islam

Street Art

Muhammadi Mosque

Istana Jahar

Istana Batu

Handicraft Village and Craft Museum

Kampung Kraftangan

Siti Khadijah Central Market

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