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

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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 family-friendly 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 romantic 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

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

฿76
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Johor Day Tour - Ostrich Farm, Beach, Waterfall, Fireflies [Car]

Johor Day Tour - Ostrich Farm, Beach, Waterfall, Fireflies [Car]

฿16,677
per adult
Johor Day Tour - Ostrich Farm, Beach, Waterfall, Fireflies [Car]
Johor Bahru Trishaw Tour

Johor Bahru Trishaw Tour

฿870
per adult
Johor Bahru Trishaw Tour
Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm

Johor Day Tour - Lasertag, Eco Farm, Go Kart [Car]

฿15,781
per adult
Johor Day Tour - Lasertag, Eco Farm, Go Kart [Car]
Night Safari Singapore

Night Safari Singapore – Explore the World’s First Nocturnal Zoo

฿2,402
per adult
Night Safari Singapore – Explore the World’s First Nocturnal Zoo
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

฿1,007
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Top hotels in Central District

KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿1,711 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿1,711
฿1,925 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Overall the room is nice and clean, but I didn't like the free Wi-fi was quite unstable and a bit slow. There wasn't much dining options in and around the mall that interested me."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

KSL Hotel & Resort
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 ฿3,290 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,290
฿3,629 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet & clean"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
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 ฿2,459 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,459
฿2,978 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Service excellent"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 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 ฿2,444 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿2,444
฿2,960 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (658 reviews)
Great location, decent stay
"Great location. Check-in was smooth and the room was big. But the mattress and pillows were rather soft."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG
Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru

3.5 out of 5
82C Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru
The price is ฿2,024 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,024
฿2,262 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square and KSL ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (409 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms and good air-conditioning as cold enough. Will come back to stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Shama Suasana Johor Bahru
R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Tanjung Puteri 1, Phase 2, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿1,518 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,518
฿1,716 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury residence in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Johor Bahru City Square and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Great stay. Friendly and helpful staffs. Condition good, convenient place."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ
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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