Malaysia

A week in Johor Bahru

Seven days in Johor Bahru without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Johor Bahru trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-20 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Salahuddin Bakery

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    bakery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    Jalan Dhoby 26, Johor Bahru

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–14:00 · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00

  3. 14:3017:00

    Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    Giannie's Trattoria

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    110 Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi 110, 80400 Johor Bahru

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:30–22:30

  6. 20:3023:00

    Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    opera house in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Day 2

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    The Cave Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal
  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Figure Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    W.W. Laksa House 水塘 辣沙

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Jalan Kolam Ayer 36A, 80200

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–15:00

  6. 14:3017:00

    Senso Art Gallery Cafe

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Art gallery and cafe in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Rosmarino

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal
  9. 20:3022:00

    Mulligan's Pub & Bistro

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Jalan Permas 10/10 17, 81750 PERMAS JAYA

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 16:00–01:00

Day 3

13 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Kafe Yeon

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal
  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Johor Bahru Kwong Siew Heritage Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pekin Restoran

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal
  6. 14:3017:00

    Galeri Penjara Ayer Molek

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums
  7. 17:0018:30

    Little India

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Little India in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  8. 19:0020:30

    Chakra Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Indian restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  9. 20:3022:00

    Mulligans Irish Pub

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    No. 2-6, Jalan Austin Height 8/6, Taman Mount Austin, 81100

Day 4

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Kafe My Liberica Coffee

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal
  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Sultan Ibrahim Building

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    former state secretariat building of Johor

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Restoran The Dream Liner Airways Cafe

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  6. 14:3016:00

    Permas Go-Kart Club

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Adventure sports

    kart racing in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  7. 16:3019:00

    Kite Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  8. 19:0020:30

    Restoran Mustika Zam Zam

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal
  9. 20:3022:00

    Flanagan's Irish Pub

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

Day 5

9 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    George and Dragon Cafe

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal
  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    bulat bulat corner - food court

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal
  4. 14:3016:00

    Johor Grand Palace

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Palace in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  5. 16:3018:00

    Forest City Water Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Family activities

    Water park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  6. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  7. 19:0020:30

    Restoran Yasin

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal
  8. 20:3022:00

    McGregor's

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    G-06, Zenith, 82C, Jalan Trus, 80000 Johor Bahru

Day 6

9 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    The Replacement

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Lodge & kitchen

    34, Jalan Dhoby, 80000 Johor Bahru

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–20:00

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Dinosaur Alive Water Theme Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Family activities

    Water park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Adam’s Kitchen

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Chinese Muslim restaurant in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  6. 14:3015:15

    Johor Bahru Old Chinese temple

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    Chinese temple in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  7. 15:15

    3h 45m open

    15:15 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Selera Johor Foodcourt

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    food court in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  9. 20:3022:00

    Bierhaus

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    G-09 R&F Marina Place Mercu 2, Jalan Tanjung Puteri, 1, R&F, 80300 Johor Bahru

Day 7

Departure day

4 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    It Roo Cafe famous chicken chop

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal
  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    Merdeka Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Chez Papa French Bistro And Wine Bar

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal
  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Johor Bahru
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors