Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
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Full kitchen · 38–72 m² · Sleeps 4
from €86 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Johor Bahru
16 stays · 6 aparthotels and 10 serviced apartments · from €33/night
Johor Bahru sits at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, facing Singapore across the Straits of Johor, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Johor Bahru suit the mix of travellers who pass through. Business visitors working in the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone, families heading to attractions in the area and people spending time on both sides of the border all gain from a kitchen, a separate living area and the extra room that a hotel room rarely offers. If the format is new to you, our guide explains what an aparthotel is.
16 stays
Where to stay in Johor Bahru
City centre and JB Sentral
- rail and bus links
- short stays
- food
Wikipedia names JB Sentral as one of the city's two main bus terminals and as a KTM railway station with the Shuttle Tebrau service to Woodlands in Singapore, and Wikivoyage describes the southern part of the city as the main city centre, with old town areas including Chinatown, Little India and the Stulang Laut waterfront. Staying here puts the border crossing and the intercity connections within reach, which is why it is the practical choice for short trips and for people crossing frequently.
Stays in or near City centre and JB Sentral
- Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru · about 400 m away
- SKS Pavilion - Economy Friendly by RR JBcity · about 900 m away
- R&F Princess Cove CIQ Premium Sea & City view Suites by NEO · about 1 km away
- Suasana Lifestyle Suites by Keystone · about 300 m away
Stulang Laut
- waterfront
- quiet evenings
- longer stays
Wikivoyage lists the Stulang Laut waterfront among the old town areas of the southern city centre and describes it as lying close to and east of the Causeway, with views of the Johor Strait along the shoreline, restaurants and a seaside promenade popular with locals in the evening. Wikipedia says the Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal, with boat services to Batam and Bintan in Indonesia, is nearby.
Danga Bay
- waterfront
- families
- leisure
Wikivoyage places Danga Bay in the west of the city, describes it as an integrated waterfront development, and lists the suburbs of Bandar Baru UDA, Tampoi and Kempas in the same part of the city. It says visitors can walk along the seaside, where there is a theme park, a convention centre, restaurants and a shopping mall. Wikipedia describes Danga Bay as a recreational waterfront area.
Mount Austin
- shopping
- families
- long stays
Wikivoyage places Taman Mount Austin in the north of the city, reached by the trunk road Jalan Tebrau, with AEON Tebrau, IKEA Tebrau and Toppen Shopping Centre among the developments there, and warns that peak hour jams are relatively frequent on Jalan Tebrau. It is a suburban area with malls and everyday services close together, which suits people staying a month or more.
Getting around Johor Bahru
Senai International Airport is in Kulai, around 22 km north-west of the city centre according to Wikipedia; Wikivoyage describes it as being in the neighbouring town of Senai and says a taxi ride to the centre takes about 30 minutes. Wikipedia lists links to the PLUS Highway, the Senai-Desaru Expressway and the Second Link Expressway, taxis outside the airport, public and private buses to the city and a Causeway Link shuttle bus to JB Sentral. Airlines and routes change, so check schedules before booking.
The Johor-Singapore Causeway, which Wikipedia describes as a six-lane road with a single-track railway line to Woodlands, and the Second Link are the road crossings, and Wikivoyage says congestion can be expected towards Singapore during the morning rush hour. Wikipedia lists the Shuttle Tebrau train from JB Sentral to Woodlands Train Checkpoint as the current cross-border rail service. The RTS Link, which the Land Transport Authority of Singapore describes as a 4 km rail shuttle between Woodlands North station and Bukit Chagar station with a journey of about five minutes, was still under construction at the time of writing, and Wikipedia says it is slated to open in January 2027, so check its current status. Within the city, Wikipedia names JB Sentral and Larkin Sentral as the main bus terminals.
Living in Johor Bahru for longer
Wikivoyage describes Johor Bahru as having many shopping complexes, restaurants and cafes, and lists open-air night markets and bazaars alongside air-conditioned malls with supermarkets. Weekly night markets run along Jalan Seladang, according to Wikivoyage, and it also mentions Larkin Public Market. For a longer stay with a kitchen, malls and local markets give you both supermarket supplies and everyday eating options.
Choose your area by how often you will cross the border or commute. The centre and JB Sentral suit frequent crossings; Mount Austin suits shopping and family routines; Danga Bay suits a waterfront setting. Wikipedia describes the terrain as mostly flat with some hills, Wikivoyage says the city is not as dense as many other cities in the country, and it describes driving as generally the most convenient way to explore it.
When to visit Johor Bahru
Wikipedia describes an equatorial climate in Johor Bahru, with consistent temperatures, a considerable amount of rain and high humidity through the year, and annual rainfall of about 2,350 mm. Daily average temperatures range from 26.4 degrees Celsius in January to 27.8 degrees in April, so there is no cold season, and Wikipedia says there are two monsoon periods, the first between mid-October and January. The choice of month comes down to when you want to avoid rain and how you feel about heat and humidity.
Because the climate is steady, timing matters less than in a temperate city. Wikivoyage notes that congestion at the border checkpoints is particularly heavy during long weekends and extended public holidays, and that congestion towards Singapore is expected in the morning rush hour.
Wikipedia describes Johor Bahru as Malaysia's largest state capital by population, with 858,118 residents at the 2020 count, and as Zone A of Iskandar Malaysia, the country's largest special economic zone by investment value. The city is part of Malaysia and is a very different base from Kuala Lumpur: smaller, spread out, and organised around the Singapore border. The sections below cover where to stay, how the border links and airport work, and the climate.
Long-stay tips for Johor Bahru
Of the 16 properties here, 10 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 5 include some form of housekeeping and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.
13 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 67 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Johor Bahru
We checked prices for 3 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €33 per night, the median €49 and the highest €86. The cheapest at that time was Cube 8teens by Nest Home. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Aparthotel brands in Johor Bahru
Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Fraser (1).
Other cities in Malaysia
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Genting Highlands, Petaling Jaya, Kuantan, Melaka and Nusajaya.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €20–€39 | 1 |
| €40–€59 | 1 |
| €80–€99 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Johor Bahru?
The city centre around JB Sentral suits short stays and border crossings. Mount Austin suits shopping and longer family stays, and Danga Bay suits a waterfront setting, based on Wikivoyage's description of the city's north, south and west parts.
How far is Senai Airport from Johor Bahru?
Wikipedia says Senai International Airport is about 22 km north-west of the city centre, and Wikivoyage says a taxi takes around 30 minutes. Wikipedia also lists a Causeway Link shuttle bus to JB Sentral.
How do I get from Johor Bahru to Singapore?
Wikivoyage lists the Causeway and the Second Link as road crossings, and Wikipedia lists the Shuttle Tebrau train from JB Sentral to Woodlands. The RTS Link, a 4 km rail shuttle between Bukit Chagar and Woodlands North, was slated to open in January 2027 according to Wikipedia.
What is the weather like in Johor Bahru?
Wikipedia describes an equatorial climate with steady temperatures, considerable rain and high humidity all year, and roughly 2,350 mm of rain annually.
How many aparthotels are there in Johor Bahru?
We currently list 16 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Johor Bahru.
How much does an aparthotel in Johor Bahru cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €33 to €86 per night, with a median of €49.
Do aparthotels in Johor Bahru have kitchens?
16 of the 16 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Johor Bahru have a washing machine?
10 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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