Kempas Travel Guide

Johor Bahru

Popular places to visit

Johor Bahru showing café lifestyle as well as a couple

Danga Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Danga Bay during your travels in Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Danga Bay

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

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

3.5/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Tebrau, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru

AEON Tebrau City

During your visit to Tebrau, you can search for that perfect souvenir at AEON Tebrau City. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

AEON Tebrau City

Aeon Mall Bukit Indah

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Aeon Mall Bukit Indah during your visit to Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Aeon Mall Bukit Indah

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

฿77
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Skyscape Ticket at Menara Jland in Johor Bahru

Skyscape Ticket at Menara Jland in Johor Bahru

฿336
per adult
Skyscape Ticket at Menara Jland in Johor Bahru
Sri Tanjung Leisure Farm

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

฿16,050
per adult
Johor Day Tour - Lasertag, Eco Farm, Go Kart [Car]
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Top hotels in Kempas

D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay
D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay
3 out of 5
Jalan Kempas Utama 2/6, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿1,910 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿1,910
฿2,162 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free parking, a garden and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KSL City Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Decent value-for-money homestay
"Homestay is spacious and provides items such as utensils, toiletries etc. Check-in was slightly troublesome since it has to be done at a hotel 5-mins drive away. Toilets were slightly dirty when we arrived (checked in at 9pm), with the floor being super wet, toilet unflushed and bathroom mat having ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024

D'Summit Residences by YML Homestay
KSL Hotel & Resort
KSL Hotel & Resort
4 out of 5
33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿1,353 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿1,353
฿1,554 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I had an excellent stay in this hotel overall. However, one notable downside was the lack of air conditioning in the lift lobby. This made it uncomfortable, especially during hotter parts of the day. Additionally, the waiting time for the lifts was longer than expected, which became a bit frustrating ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

KSL Hotel & Resort
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
4 out of 5
7, Jalan LEGOLAND, Bandar Medini, Iskandar Malaysia, Iskandar Puteri, Johor
The price is ฿5,444 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿5,444
฿5,998 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly resort in Iskandar Puteri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"The room & its facilities are well maintained"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
St. Giles Southkey
St. Giles Southkey
3 out of 5
1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿2,511 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,511
฿2,805 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (611 reviews)
Staycation at St Giles South Key Mid Valley
"Great. If the pillows can be more firm will be even better although the mattress is very good and firm."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

St. Giles Southkey
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 80000, Johor Bahru
The price is ฿2,113 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
฿2,113
฿2,569 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johor Bahru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (550 reviews)
"Overall experience are good and well. The only set back. Is the extensions of time for 3 hrs , they wana charge me for 365RM..crazy"

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
4 out of 5
12 Jalan Ngee Heng, Johor Bahru, Johor
The price is ฿2,318 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,318
฿2,811 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautifully maintained and very comfortable. Not many shops and eateries around so less convenient if you need a late night snack or early breakfast - unless you eat in the hotel. Walking to the nearest mall takes about 15 mins depending on pace."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru
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Other neighbourhoods around Kempas

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Setia Tropika

While there might not be top attractions in Setia Tropika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like La Stella Water Theme Park and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru.

Setia Tropika
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Sekudai

Unique features of Sekudai include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sutera Mall or Hutan Bandar MPJBT while you're exploring the area.

Sekudai
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Taman Sutera Utama

When in Taman Sutera Utama, you can plan a visit to Sutera Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Sutera Utama
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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
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Tampoi

While there might not be top attractions in Tampoi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Angsana Johor Bahru Mall and Mydin Shopping Centre.

Tampoi
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Taman Perling

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Taman Perling, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Aeon Mall Bukit Indah and Angsana Johor Bahru Mall are just a few notable stops.

Taman Perling

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