Central District Travel Guide

Johor Bahru

Central District
Johor Bahru which includes bird life and zoo animals
Johor Bahru showing café lifestyle
Johor Bahru showing signage, a mosque and religious elements
Central District

Popular places to visit

Johor Bahru which includes a mosque and heritage architecture

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

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

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor Bahru City Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Johor Bahru City Square

KSL City Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to KSL City Mall, a popular shopping spot in Johor Bahru. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

KSL City Mall

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex is just one of the places to see in Bukit Chagar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex

Komtar JBCC

During your visit to Bandar Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at Komtar JBCC. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Komtar JBCC

R&F Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at R&F Mall during your trip to Tanjung Puteri. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

R&F Mall

Things to do

Johor Darul Ta'zim: Experience the Magic of Lego at Legoland Malaysia

Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket

฿1,222
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia : LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket
Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket

Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket

฿1,270
per adult
Singapore Zoo Entry Ticket
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

฿1,000
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
City Experience with NOG

City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers

฿1,300
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
City Experience with National Orchid Garden + Roundtrip Transfers
ESCAPE Putrajaya

ESCAPE Johor Bahru

฿1,037
per adult
ESCAPE Johor Bahru
Singapore 4G M1 Tourist SIM/eSIM - Airport & City Pick-Up

Singapore 4G M1 Tourist SIM/eSIM - Airport & City Pick-Up

฿270
per traveller
Singapore 4G M1 Tourist SIM/eSIM - Airport & City Pick-Up
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Top hotels in Central District

St. Giles Southkey

St. Giles Southkey

3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿2,899 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,899
฿3,208 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (819 reviews)
"Booked king bed during reservation but was not available upob checked in"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

St. Giles Southkey
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
Menara Tiga Serangkai, Jalan Tengku Azizah, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿3,342 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,342
฿3,687 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 80000, Johor Bahru
The price is ฿2,308 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,308
฿2,820 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (661 reviews)
"My family like the breakfast, front desk staff serve us during check in and out very good and same as restaurant (breakfast time) very friendly. But the swimming pool on website not expect what we look on that time. haha But, we try to ask extra bed but the staff say cannot because our room too small. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

4 out of 5
01-02 Menara Landmark, No. 12, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿2,546 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,546
฿3,081 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Had a fantastic stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel JB! Excellent service especially by our check in staff, Rozlin who provided us with a special cake in our room for our anniversary and also complimentary breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,724 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,724
฿1,938 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, water park access (surcharge) and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room is clean and breakfast is good."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

KSL Hotel & Resort
Amari Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

5 out of 5
No. 82C, Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿2,312 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,312
฿2,806 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The spacious room and toilet are clean. Toilet come with rain shower and branded toiletries."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Amari Johor Bahru
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Other neighbourhoods around Central District

Johor Bahru showing cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

Taman Abad

While Taman Abad may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Taman Abad
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Taman Century

While visiting Taman Century, you might make a stop by sights like KSL City Mall and Holiday Plaza.

Taman Century
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Taman Pelangi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taman Pelangi and surrounding area, you can visit KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square.

Taman Pelangi
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Larkin

Visitors to Larkin like its museums and gardens, and Johor Golf and Country Club is a sight worth a stop.

Larkin
Johor Bahru showing café lifestyle as well as a couple

Danga Bay

While visiting Danga Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Beletime Danga Bay and Danga Bay Park.

Danga Bay
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Bandar Baru Uda

Travellers like the shopping in Bandar Baru Uda, and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bandar Baru Uda

Central District Travel Guide