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The 10 Best Homestays in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Featuring city views, Sweet Loft Homestay provides accommodation with a patio, around 12 km from Night Safari. The air-conditioned accommodation is 12 km from Singapore Zoo, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Lucky Plaza is 26 km from the homestay and 313@Somerset is 26 km away.

Everything perfect, love the vibe.

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9.3
Wonderful
40 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Escape to Bukit Indah Legoland Retreat Your 5BR Homestay for 1-16 Guests is located in Johor Bahru, 10 km from Legoland Theme Park Malaysia. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and there is free private parking on site.

A superb location, well decorated, cozy and very clean homestay and tidy,, spacious and comfortable. Air-conditioned function very well. The house owner very nice. He gave us discount voucher for our next stay... Definitely will come again! Thank you 😊

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9
Wonderful
8 reviews
Price from
$117
per night

Situated within 13 km of Singapore Zoo and 14 km of Night Safari, ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Sentosa 【Southkey】【Mid Valley】 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Johor Bahru. The property is located 26 km from Holland Village, 27 km from ION Orchard Mall and 27 km from Lucky Plaza. The homestay has family rooms.

The room is very clean and very big.

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8.8
Excellent
268 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Located in Johor Bahru, 12 km from Singapore Zoo, Maco Inn Century @Johor Bahru provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. This 2-star homestay offers full-day security and private check-in and check-out. The property offers soundproof units and is set 12 km from Night Safari.

I stayed twice here on my way to and back to Singapore. Very clean. Very good value. Full of good restaurants in the area. I didn't meet the host because it's a self check in place but the communication was very smooth over whatsapp. There's also a washing machine. Very practical.

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8.3
Very Good
667 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Each unit has a shared bathroom. At the homestay, the units come with bed linen and towels.

A minimarket is available at the homestay.

Lucky Plaza is 37 km from the homestay, while 313@Somerset is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 20 km from Maco Inn Austin Heights @Johor Bahru.

The quiet surrounding with not too much noise, although there are many restaurant nearby, but it didn't affect the quietness of the room. It is also clean and comfy. It certainly worth the money. Plus the check-in process is clear and easy to follow.

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8.2
Very Good
388 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Located in Johor Bahru and only 11 km from Singapore Zoo, Pinnacle Tower @ Feel Suites provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the children's playground, or enjoy views of the garden and city.

Nice big place with plenty of room

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8
Very Good
420 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with kitchenware. At the homestay, all units include bed linen and towels.

Lucky Plaza is 24 km from the homestay, while 313@Somerset is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Seletar Airport, 21 km from ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Stulang 【CIQ】【Mid Valley】.

The staff were very helpful on text, which is fine with me coz i'm scared of people. Bathroom was super cute with clean white tiles, hallway was clean, amenities worked well, room was simple but perfect for me, privacy and security was good. Neighbourhood was quiet, with old buildings and cats and a couple of curious, friendly dogs.

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8.8
Excellent
63 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Rahmah Sojourn Center is set in Johor Bahru, 32 km from Holland Village, 33 km from ION Orchard Mall, as well as 33 km from Lucky Plaza. With free private parking, the property is 20 km from Singapore Zoo and 20 km from Night Safari. Orchard MRT Station is 35 km from the guest house and National Orchid Garden is 35 km away.

cheap & simple. staff are polite, responding well and always available

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8.3
Very Good
30 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Offering free WiFi, private parking and a terrace, the recently renovated property of Yuyu homestay, offers accommodation in Johor Bahru, 15 km from Singapore Zoo and 15 km from Night Safari. The property is around 27 km from Holland Village, 28 km from ION Orchard Mall and 28 km from Lucky Plaza. The homestay has family rooms.

Jessie was an amazing host, very kind and welcoming, I will definitely be staying again on my next visit to jb

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8.5
Very Good
19 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Located in Johor Bahru, 21 km from Singapore Zoo and 21 km from Night Safari, YANGTZE HOME STAY 长江民宿 offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests.

properly was really good but some equipment not enough such as for cooking things and for cleaning!!!!! but other than that overall is good

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8.8
Excellent
62 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

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  • Sweet Loft Homestay
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 40 reviews

    Sweet Loft Homestay offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 7.6 miles from Night Safari and 15 miles from Holland Village.

    民宿主人很友善,會說中文!房間在樓上小閣樓,很有特色!鄰近鄉村社區可以悠閑的生活與漫步! 民宿主人準備的早餐有水果漢堡拉麵飲料等等

  • Sri Penawar Harmoni Sweet Grace X Desaru Coast Water Park Johor Bahru
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 59 reviews

    Sri Penawar Harmoni Sweet Grace X Desaru Coast Water Park Johor Bahru is offering accommodations in Johor Bahru. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Good location near by restaurant. The house is clean.

  • Jiaxin Homestay - JP Pedana 家馨民宿
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Jiaxin Homestay - JP Pedana 家馨民宿 offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Johor Bahru.

  • INFA - Muslim House @ Seroja Apartment, Johor Bahru
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 21 reviews

    This Muslim-friendly apartment features access to an outdoor pool and children's playground. INFA - Muslim House @ Seroja Apartment, Johor Bahru is located 5.6 mi from Angry Birds Activity Park.

    Lokasi strategik, dekat dengan bandar. harga berbaloi. mudah berurusan dengan owner rumah.

  • Forest City森林城市靠海别墅

    Forest City森林城市靠海别墅 offers air-conditioned rooms in Johor Bahru. With free private parking, the property is 24 miles from Holland Village and 27 miles from National Orchid Garden.

  • Comfy Stay by SE
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden, Comfy Stay by SE offers accommodations in Johor Bahru.

  • JB-Singapore Paragon Suites Homestay
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    JB-Singapore Paragon Suites Homestay offers a sauna and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Johor Bahru, 5.9 miles from Singapore Zoo.

  • Bukit Indah 8-16 Pax 5Min to Aeon Mall
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Bukit Indah 8-16 Pax 5Min to Aeon Mall offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 17 miles from Night Safari and 25 miles from ION Orchard Mall.

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  • Pinnacle Tower @ Feel Suites
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 419 reviews

    Pinnacle Tower @ Feel Suites in Johor Bahru provides accommodations with a fitness center and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    i like everything about the property though it only for a night.

  • BENUTHOMESTAY
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews

    Set in Benut, nearby Pontian 16 mi, Rengit 9.3 mi and Simpang Rengam 12 mi. BENUTHOMESTAY offers free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

    It was clean. The location was central. Not scary.

  • Tampoi Homestay
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12 reviews

    Offering a garden, Tampoi Homestay offers accommodations in Johor Bahru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

  • Palazio Serviced Apartments by JK Home
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 158 reviews

    14 miles from Singapore Zoo in Johor Bahru, Palazio Serviced Apartments by JK Home provides accommodations with access to a steam room.

    The interior design is so instagramatic, and clean.

  • G3 HOUSE
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 125 reviews

    G3 HOUSE offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 7.3 miles from Singapore Zoo and 7.4 miles from Night Safari. The 4-star homestay has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free Wifi.

    Tempat tinggal dekat dgn mall dan banyak jenis makanan di sekitarnya.

  • Twin Tower Residence
    Budget options available
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 2 reviews

    Providing a garden, Twin Tower Residence provides accommodations in Johor Bahru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Guesthouse Khatib
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Guesthouse Khatib is a recently renovated guest house in Johor Bahru where guests can make the most of the outdoor swimming pool and garden.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Johor Bahru

  • Room with PrivateToilet, Near KSL Mall, Harimau
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Room with PrivateToilet, Near KSL Mall, Harimau is located in Johor Bahru, just 15 miles from Holland Village and 16 miles from ION Orchard Mall.

  • Room with Private Bathroom & Opposite KSL Mall
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Room with Private Bathroom & Opposite KSL Mall offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 7.7 miles from Night Safari and 15 miles from Holland Village.

  • 20 JY SWEET HOMESTAY COZY STUDIO MOUNT AUSTIN TEBRAU NEAR JUSCO TOPPEN
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    20 JY SWEET HOMESTAY COZY STUDIO MOUNT AUSTIN TEBRAU NEAR JUSCO TOPPEN offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 14 miles from Singapore Zoo and 14 miles from Night Safari.

  • Escape to Bukit Indah Legoland Retreat Your 5BR Homestay for 1-16 Guests
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Escape to Bukit Indah Legoland Retreat Your 5BR Homestay for 1-16 Guests is located in Johor Bahru, 6.2 mi from Legoland Theme Park Malaysia. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    rumah bersih, owner friendly and responsible,terbaik and recomanded guys!👍🏻

  • ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Stulang 【CIQ】【Mid Valley】
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 reviews

    ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Stulang 【CIQ】【Mid Valley】 offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 6.5 miles from Singapore Zoo and 6.6 miles from Night Safari.

    Staff was very responsive and easy to deal even for a last minute booking

  • ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Sentosa 【Southkey】【Mid Valley】
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 267 reviews

    ₘₐcₒ ₕₒₘₑ【Private Room】@Sentosa 【Southkey】【Mid Valley】 offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 16 miles from Holland Village and 17 miles from ION Orchard Mall.

    Room is very nice. It's bigger than I expected

  • YANGTZE HOME STAY 长江民宿
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 62 reviews

    YANGTZE HOME STAY 长江民宿 is located in Johor Bahru, just 13 miles from Singapore Zoo and 13 miles from Night Safari. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

    Huge balcony. everything was clean and functioning.

  • Yuyu homestay
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 19 reviews

    Offering free Wifi, private parking, and a terrace, the recently renovated property Yuyu homestay offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 9.2 miles from Singapore Zoo and 9.2 miles from Night Safari.

    Easy to check in and out. Contact number for address and parking.

  • Maco Inn Century @Johor Bahru
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 667 reviews

    Maco Inn Century @Johor Bahru provides air-conditioned rooms in Johor Bahru. With free Wifi, this 2-star homestay offers full-day security and private check-in and check-out.

    Contact less check in / out, good location and clean

  • Rahmah Sojourn Center
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 30 reviews

    Rahmah Sojourn Center offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 12 miles from Night Safari and 20 miles from Holland Village.

    cheap & simple. staff are polite, responding well and always available

  • Polo Park Resort Condominium
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 27 reviews

    Polo Park Resort Condominium features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 8.3 miles of Singapore Zoo and 8.3 miles of Night Safari.

    uolls should stay here !! worth it ! selesa sangat . staff sangat membantu . 😍😍

  • Maco Inn Austin Heights @Johor Bahru
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 388 reviews

    Maco Inn Austin Heights @Johor Bahru offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Johor Bahru.

    The double deck queen size bed and the air conditioner.

  • Jiaxin Homestay - Desa Terbau 家馨民宿
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a children's playground, Jiaxin Homestay - Desa Terbau 家馨民宿 offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, and is 19 mi from Singapore. Free private parking is available on site.

  • Country Garden Danga Bay Studio Unit by KS
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from Country Garden Beach and 0.6 miles from Danga Bay Beach, Country Garden Danga Bay Studio Unit by KS features accommodations in Johor Bahru with a garden.

  • Room with PrivateBathroom, Projector, KSL Mall
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

    Room with PrivateBathroom, Projector, KSL Mall is located in Johor Bahru, just 15 miles from Holland Village and 16 miles from ION Orchard Mall.

  • EE HOTEL Johor Jaya
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews

    EE HOTEL Johor Jaya offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Johor Bahru. The property is around 14 miles from Singapore Zoo, 14 miles from Night Safari, and 22 miles from Holland Village.

    Cheap n good hotel. Best for doing a tournament 1 night stay kinda thing

  • Jiaxin Dormitory-Setia Indah 家馨青年旅宿
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Jiaxin Dormitory-Setia Indah 家馨青年旅宿 offers free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Johor Bahru.

  • LTL Guesthouse
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 343 reviews

    LTL Guesthouse offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 15 miles from ION Orchard Mall and 15 miles from Lucky Plaza.

    Affordable price, private room & private toilet

  • Ariana Roomstay @ skyloft
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 30 reviews

    Ariana Roomstay @ skyloft offers accommodations in Johor Bahru, 15 miles from Singapore Zoo and 15 miles from Night Safari.

  • Aeon Tebrau Apartment Johor Bahru - By Room -
    4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 52 reviews

    Aeon Tebrau Apartment Johor Bahru - By Room - enjoys a location in Johor Bahru, 14 miles from Singapore Zoo and 14 miles from Night Safari.

  • Jom Stay Homestay @ Danga Bay

    Jom Stay Homestay @ Danga Bay enjoys a location in Johor Bahru, a 12-minute walk from Country Garden Beach and 0.8 miles from Danga Bay Beach.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Johor Bahru

  • Avg. price/night: $58.89
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 533 reviews
    Apartment is very clean. SC Homestay provided guidance from check-in, till check-out. Even assisting on replying messgages on the operation of TV box, movies etc. Top service. Keep it up. I'll be back.
    Lily
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.45
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 39 reviews
    Ive booked your homestay before and i trusted your service. Turns out this homestay was way better than ive booked before. Me and my friends are so happy with the complete facilities you provided.
    Syarifah
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $69.62
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 89 reviews
    Mandy is very good host who is helpful and reply message promptly. The Homestay is so clean.
    Yiing Li
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $58.15
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews
    we love this homestay, can get everything we needed without any transportation. this homestay right on top the paradigm shopping mall. A lot of entertainment and variety of restaurant to choose. The apartment is clean and comfortable and the host provided clear check in information. we recommend this homestay to everyone, good service.
    Abdullah
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $78.66
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 520 reviews
    Like stay in your homestay.location your communication was very Good which was very much lacking in other home stays. Thank you 😊
    Kakali
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $158.27
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews
    So far the best home stay we have stay in JB. Great host too. They have a cleaning team on site which can assist you anything you want, just like hotel like that haha
    Nan Yeng
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $54.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 19 reviews
    First quite scared booking because read some bad review but we don't have any choice since this is our last minit plan traveling to Johor and guess what, apparently the homestay is da best! Clean, good host, and the location as well!! Definitely will come again!!
    siti salbiya
    Family with young children

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