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 Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Take a tour of the top places to go in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You may read about must see places and activities in the area. Also, you might want to read our
Kuala Lumpur city guide,
Langkawi city guide,
Melaka city guide,
and Penang city guide.
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| R Mohd sa'ad |
12 April 2005 |
Stayed at Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru, The - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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We got around by car. Coming from Singapore, it was a smooth and easy road to hotel destination. We heard so much about Danga Bay from our friends. Ample parking spaces and spoilt for choice of food made us brought our parents to try the foods there especially the lunch buffet of 'Kampung Dishes' which were soo authentic and varieties with we pay for a very affordable price. Those who wish to drive in Johor the signs are very helpful and easy. You will never be hungry at Johor Bahru, almost every turn there will be restaurants and shopping malls are plenty. Traffic is rather busy. Of all, we love Danga Bay so for foodies like us, do look that out!Beautiful at night:)
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| A Wong |
15 November 2004 |
Stayed at Compact Hotel - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Check out Compact Hotel breakfast buffet every morning as its pretty affordable only at 8 ringgit for adults. Though the variety is small, but its quite worth the money. City Square has lots of shops and do check the reject shop which has plenty of clothes at affordable prices for the shopaholics. Sightseeing trip at the sultan abu bakar and istana garden are worth a visit too.
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| U Beck |
25 July 2004 |
Stayed at Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru, The - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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It was a bit complicated due to the layout of JB-roads (many one way) in that area to get to the PAN PACIFIC. But eventually I saw a sign leading to the hotel - and I also found the entrance to the garage after consulting an employee outside - as there was another sign a few meters down the road, too.
The main shopping complexes are two blocks or 5 minutes away on shoe express. If you are into satay and the likes - during the evening and lunch time there are numerous food stalls in the smaller alleys between the shopping complexes - almost like it used to be at Clarke Quay in Singapore. O.k. - not the same atmosphere-lah!
I took an extended walk to the Sultans palace and in the attached park after breakfast - as the hotel had granted me a late check-out at 3 p.m.
It takes approx. 15-20 minutes to walk there.
I also found the TCI FRIDAYS in the vicinity - and the huge WATERFRONT CITY shopping complex, which is closed for renovation though.
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| J Kowald |
02 July 2004 |
Stayed at Compact Hotel - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Flew into Singapore at 11pm. Beware! Don't take the "taxi" ride with the guys that meet you in the airport with smiling faces (they were friendly enough, but had a scam where we paid over $65 SIN to get to JB border) just catch a taxi from outside the airport. Compact Hotel was 1 minute from the Singapore/JB border and proved to be a good budget hotel. Stayed here 2 nights in order to pre book flights etc for the rest of our Malaysia trip. Go to Air Asia office (or on internet for CHEAP domestic flights!! We got flight from KL to JB for about $14 AUS!!! Taxis cost more!)
Next stop was Penang (taxi to JB Airport round RM35...ALWAYS confirm price at the start! No meters in malaysia...only working in Singapore). Stayed at the 4 star Paradise Sandy Beach Resort (was upgraded to room with a sep lounge and kitchenette... EXCELLENT value and location for a very affordable price, highly recommend it!) Sightseeing... booked a taxi from the resort (ask for leslie... a HUGE help!) for 4hours at RM100!... oh, and the night markets here are good value! and the Roti Chanai from a local hawker store only RM24 for 4 people!!! Took a day trip to Langkawi on a tour, but would rather catch the ferry and hire a car next time!
Took a bus (RM12 each, bout 2 hrs) to IPOH (a small city of 60,000) relativly clean, and THE BEST TASTING FOOD in malaysia (say its the limestone in the water) oh and the white coffee - amazing! Also check out the limestone caves, beautiful! An overlooked tourist spot! Took a bus (RM15 each, 2-3hrs) to KL (a huge metropolis), stayed at Cititel Hotel (a great location if you want to shop! it joins the largest shopping complex in KL "The Mega Mall")
Caught a taxi ($70) to Genting for 2 nights staying at the First World Plaza (great price with good location, request a mountain view up in the clouds... BEAUTIFUL!) Also, all the entertainment you want with out going outside, from shops to resturants, theme park etc!!! Taxi (RM170) to KL airport at 3:30am. To JB (free shuttle to JB CITY (RM1 each for bus across the border to Singapore)...short stay. Places of interest: china town (nic-nacs), don’t worry about mustafas (famous name but prices nothing special, can’t even bargain there!) SIM LIN SQUARE (electrical good…6 storeys high...good prices!) + Fulan IT centre (5 storeys of electrical goods...also excellent prices!). Sentosa Island a great spot also! No Signpost restaurant (for huge crabs around $30). Overall, a great trip, will go back!!!
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| I Abd. rahman |
12 April 2003 |
Stayed at Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru, The - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Very strategic location and there is no problem for me to visit any interesting places such as shopping complex, Lido Beach, Cinema, Zoo etc. I can say that tours taken is less than half an hour. I can suggest for others travellers to having buffet at News Room Restaurant in Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel.
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| M Jantan |
11 February 2002 |
Stayed at Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru, The - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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The hotel should also arrange for sight-seeing tour around JB eg. Angsana Shopping
Centre, Durian farm, Ceramic factory and etc.
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| L Chai |
16 December 2001 |
Stayed at Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru, The - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Love the food there, cheap and good food,
especially the open air night market beside
the Hindu temple.
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| L Fox |
26 January 2001 |
Stayed at Sofitel Palm Resort - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Enjoyed local village/town.
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| P Kannayah |
24 December 2000 |
Stayed at Compact Hotel - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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Johor Bahru is a great place for shopping and eating. There are however not that many places to go sightseeing. We tried out something adventurous by taking public transport to the well known Kota Tinggi water falls which was about a two hour bus journey from the hotel. It was not the most pleasant of experience, as we had to change buses at a terminal and not all whom we bumped into could speak English and we were stranded there for sometime. The waiting area for the buses had no indications and the bus stops had no bus numbers.
Coming from a country where the public transport was world class, we found it pretty tough getting around. Eventually we managed our way there but it had begun to rain. The journey back was just as bad as the same buses do not go back in the reverse direction. It was really confusing but it was a hell of an experience.
The food outlets and the shopping area around the hotel were great, I especially liked the Pasar Malam(night market) near the Mariamman temple. It definitely is not the most hygienic of places but it had a wide spread of food savouries. There were many seafood centres around and we went to the one near Pelangi. The food was great and extremely cheap. Lonely planet has a pretty accurate description of the place. A word of caution is that it is pretty diificult to get a cab on Saturday nights, unless you're willing to pay double or maybe even triple the usual amount.
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| R Deodhar |
16 September 2000 |
Stayed at Mutiara Johor Bahru - Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
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The mueseum in johor bahru is not worth the USD 7 fee which is charged to foreigners while the locals pay only 5 ringitts.
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