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, St. Giles Southkey is one of the top choices for your stay in Central District. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru and Amari Johor Bahru .

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

Expedia has 466 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.

Top Central District Hotels

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Our top choices for Central District hotels

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a pool view.

1. KSL Hotel & Resort

Central District

Tang Mui Rachel

NT$1,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

2. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Central District

Anna

NT$2,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Natasha

NT$3,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and greenery, offering a city view.

4. St. Giles Southkey

Central District

Precilla

NT$3,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern dining area with a green wall, wooden tables, and chairs.

5. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

Anna

NT$1,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a ceiling fan.

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

Central District

Rika

NT$1,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a city view, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

7. Amari Johor Bahru

Central District

Chee Seng David

NT$2,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

Arnel

NT$3,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a city view.

9. Sheraton Johor Bahru

Central District

Hamizul

NT$5,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

Abdul Ghani

NT$1,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent signage at the top.

11. New York Hotel

Central District

Nur Farra Saadah

NT$1,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed area with seating.

12. TROVE Johor Bahru

Central District

Seng-Hoe

NT$2,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a glass ceiling overlooking the ocean.

13. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

Poomahdevi

NT$3,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings.

14. Crystal Crown Hotel

Central District

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NT$1,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a 'WELCOME' mat.

15. Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Central District

Tan

NT$1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

16. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Central District

Mohamad Dali

NT$1,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a glass partition, a blue sofa, and a television.

17. Twin Galaxy

Central District

NT$3,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A lobby with a large glass door, a wooden chair with floral upholstery, a wooden side table with a vase, and a bamboo plant in a basket.

18. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District

Abdul Rani

NT$426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rooftop garden with a wooden deck, lush greenery, a small pond, and a city skyline in the background.

19. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

Central District

Justin

NT$1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

20. The Ardens Hotel Taman Pelangi JB

Central District

NT$829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels in Central District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Sheraton Johor Bahru	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 72 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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A grand building with a central dome and four tall towers, surrounded by greenery and modern high-rises in the background.

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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Taman Century

If you're spending some time in Taman Century, KSL City Mall and Holiday Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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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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Kempas

Kempas might not have many top sights, but Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru and Sutera Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Central District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean except for the toilet which is old and probably needed some upgrading The staff are ok, courteous and helpful Buffet breakfast is very good with wide spread of food choices and constantly topped up"