What's it like in Central District?

Central District is a welcoming neighborhood known for its major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central District? Consider a visit to Johor Bahru City Square while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Central District?

Based on our traveler 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 St. Giles Southkey and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru .

How many hotels will I find in the Central District area?

Expedia has 464 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Central District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central District?

For additional details about updating your trip to Central District or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Johor Bahru neighborhood?

Looking for a little shopping break? A shopping trip to Johor Bahru City Square, Holiday Plaza, and KSL City Mall might be just the ticket while you're in Central District. As you're discovering the neighborhood, 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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Our top choices for Central District hotels

1. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District

Noelle Jin Ci

NT$3,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View

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

Central District

Rika

NT$1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

Derrick

NT$2,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2 BR PREMIER (PRIVATE POOL B) 1K,1Q (Check in at D'Esplanade Residence) | Living area

4. KSL Hotel & Resort

Central District

Setmar

NT$1,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

5. TROVE Johor Bahru

Central District

Seng-Hoe

NT$2,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

6. New York Hotel

Central District

Nur Farra Saadah

NT$1,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

Abdul Ghani

NT$2,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. St. Giles Southkey

Central District

Precilla

NT$3,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

9. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

Poomahdevi

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Executive Studio (Newly Renovated) | View from room

10. Crystal Crown Hotel

Central District

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NT$1,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

11. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Gerald Cheng Hock

NT$2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Natasha

NT$2,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Living area

13. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Central District

Mohamad Dali

NT$1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

14. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

Arnel

NT$3,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Central District

Faye

NT$2,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

16. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Central District

Gong Chyi

NT$1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Central District

Chin Sung

NT$1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Basic Apartment, Non Smoking, City View | Living area

18. Twin Galaxy

Central District

NT$3,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

19. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

Central District

RICHARD

NT$1,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

20. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District

Abdul Rani

NT$430 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central District

Find the best Central District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Bukit Indah

Bukit Indah is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Aeon Mall Bukit Indah, a top place to visit in the area.

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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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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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Austin Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Austin Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Austin Hills Country Club.

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Taman Abad

While Taman Abad isn't home to many top sights, Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

"The unit is managed by The Avery Management located on 2nd floor next to Tower A Lift Lobby. The Avery Management staff are young friendly & helpful, They are willing to go the extra to help. Space Residency is well located. Will revommend to consider units maanged by Avery Management."

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Just next to CIQ. Will be glad that you are so close to the customs and can just dump the bag before going to shop in KSL or Southkey. In July 2026 the City Square is undergoing renovations so there is not much to shop so take note of that. Everything should be back to normal when the new MRT station opens that links to Singapore. The hotel is modern, new and very welcoming. Did not have breakfast at the hotel but went to the old town to have my nasi lemak and hainanese coffee."

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Our top choices for Central District hotels

1. Amari Johor Bahru

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

3. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

4. KSL Hotel & Resort

5. TROVE Johor Bahru

6. New York Hotel

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

8. St. Giles Southkey

9. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

10. Crystal Crown Hotel

11. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

13. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

14. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

15. Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

16. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

17. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

18. Twin Galaxy

19. Berjaya Waterfront Hotel

20. Hotel O Villa De Rose

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Where to stay in Central District

Bukit Indah

Sekudai

Danga Bay

Austin Heights

Taman Abad

Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

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