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

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant display.

An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a building.

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Natasha

NT$2,229

NT$2,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern, well-lit living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop.

A modern living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A tall building with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance.

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

Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Rika

NT$1,226

NT$1,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden lounge chairs, a table with a drink and a rose, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with large glass windows and a car dealership in front.

A hotel with a modern glass facade and a traditional brick building adjacent to it.

3. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Junchi

NT$1,495

NT$1,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

A high-rise building with a grid-like facade, featuring a pattern of green and white panels.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a playground area with slides and climbing structures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a potted plant, and a patterned wall.

4. Twin Galaxy Residences

Taman Abad, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

choo wee

NT$938

NT$1,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and a view of a modern building.

A conference room with rows of tables, chairs, and a large chandelier.

A modern dining area with round tables, chairs, and a bookshelf with books.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with sheer curtains.

5. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3 km from Taman Merdeka

JIN YUAN

NT$2,802

NT$3,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, and a piano.

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase and modern seating areas.

6. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Amanda

NT$2,172

NT$2,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a city view through the window.

A gym with treadmills, a weight machine, and large windows offering a city view.

7. TROVE Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Seng-Hoe

NT$2,016

NT$2,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a white shelving unit.

A sunset over a waterway between buildings with a warning sign about no diving or jumping from the bridge.

A modern living room with a white sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. A large window with curtains provides a view of the city.

8. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Mohamad Dali

NT$1,062

NT$1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a leather sofa, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A long, well-lit hallway with a reflective floor, large chandeliers, and vertical wooden panels on the walls.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, two lion statues, and a large screen displaying an indoor golf simulator advertisement.

9. KSL Hotel & Resort

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Tang Mui Rachel

NT$1,586

NT$1,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of a body of water.

A high-rise building with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

10. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Wai Hoong

NT$1,256

NT$1,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

11. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Virgil

NT$1,839

NT$2,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hallway with a wooden door, a potted plant, an elevator, and a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen.

A multi-story building with a colorful facade featuring diagonal stripes in red, blue, yellow, and white. The ground floor has a sign for "HOTEL SHOBI" and another sign indicating "NOW OPEN."

A clean, well-lit lobby with a sofa set, a small table, a potted plant, a fire hose reel, and a refrigerator.

12. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

Johor Bahru Old Town, 2.6 km from Taman Merdeka

Daryl

NT$536

NT$579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A master bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A swimming pool between two buildings with a view of the landscape in the distance.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

13. KSL Residence

Taman Century, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

YIN LIAN

NT$1,920

NT$2,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of high-rise buildings.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement.

14. New York Hotel

Taman Abad, 2.8 km from Taman Merdeka

Nur Farra Saadah

NT$1,329

NT$1,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A balcony with a wooden table, a white furry chair, and a vase with a plant.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

A rooftop infinity pool with a city skyline view, surrounded by a modern building with multiple balconies.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent glass facade.

15. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

Taman Abad, 2.5 km from Taman Merdeka

Abdul Rasyid

NT$1,294

NT$1,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Tune Hotels building with a prominent red sign, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 2.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Salmah

NT$981

NT$1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red and black seating, and large posters advertising Mother's Day and a special event.

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "Hallmark Regency Hotel," and multiple flags on top.

A hotel room with three beds, a large window with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a painting.

A modern coffee lounge with a bakery display, shelves with packaged goods, and a seating area with a view.

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

Taman Abad, 3.1 km from Taman Merdeka

Gong Chyi

NT$1,098

NT$1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa with a fluffy pillow.

A modern outdoor area with a vertical garden, a pebble path, and a red carpet.

18. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

Taman Century, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Justin

NT$817

NT$961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large TV. There is a city view through the windows, and the room has a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with a city view.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern high-rise building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

19. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

Johor Bahru Old Town, 3.2 km from Taman Merdeka

Wani

NT$1,271

NT$1,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

A room with a large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and a road.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large window with curtains.

20. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 2.9 km from Taman Merdeka

Lai

NT$3,272

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Property	Property class	Guest rating
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL	9.4 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru	7.6 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Twin Galaxy Residences	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre	8.6 Excellent 29 reviews	View

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

St. Giles Southkey

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Reception Staff changed double to twin room upon our request which we were grateful."

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Good but wall can be thin other then that is spacious and bath tub is amazing"

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at Grand Paragon Hotel and visit almost every month. It is a very child-friendly hotel, which makes it perfect for our family. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast has a good variety. The air conditioning is great, and our children always enjoy their stay. It feels like a home away from home for us, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families with children! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Breakfast plate need to wash clean need to improve"

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"hotel is well maintained. convenient location and good surrounding environment."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and great eateries nearby"

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean, service excellent, breakfast is good and food are delicious."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Great buffet breakfast with a huge variety. Comfortable beds"

Potpourri Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall worth the price. The only downside would be the room door condition. Causing door banging sound can be heard frequently which can be very disturbing when you are asleep."

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

6.4/10 (8 reviews)

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.

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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park as part of your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Beletime Danga Bay

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Beletime Danga Bay during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Holiday Plaza

7.2/10 (21 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can enjoy retail therapy at Holiday Plaza. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

6.0/10 (11 reviews)

After visiting Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jalan Wong Ah Fook. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taman Merdeka?

Taman Merdeka is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Taman Merdeka?

The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Taman Merdeka. Other good choices within a few miles include Amari Johor Bahru and Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Taman Merdeka?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Taman Merdeka.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Taman Merdeka.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Taman Merdeka?

For more details about updating your stay near Taman Merdeka or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Taman Merdeka?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Tan Hiok Nee are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park, and Nyee Phoe Flower Garden.

How can I get to Taman Merdeka?

If you're taking a train to the area, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There may not be many public transit options close to Taman Merdeka so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Taman Merdeka hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

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

3. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

4. Twin Galaxy Residences

5. Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre

6. Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

7. TROVE Johor Bahru

8. JB City Shopping Mall Apartment

9. KSL Hotel & Resort

10. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

11. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

12. Shobi Hotel Johor Bahru Near CIQ JB

13. KSL Residence

14. New York Hotel

15. Ais Kacang Sweet Home Pinnacle Tower

16. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

17. Hallmark Regency Hotel - Johor Bahru

18. Space Residency Premier Suites Johor Bahru

19. SKS Pavillion Residences by Stayrene

20. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Compare popular hotels close to Taman Merdeka

Top Taman Merdeka Hotel Reviews

St. Giles Southkey

Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre

Amari Johor Bahru

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

Sheraton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Potpourri Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Taman Merdeka

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Golf and Country Club

Danga Bay Park

Beletime Danga Bay

Lido Beach Country Garden

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

Holiday Plaza

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

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