Johor Bahru In 48 Hours — 15 Tips On What To See, Eat And Do Across The Causeway

JOHOR BAHRU IN 48 HOURS

It is no secret that our friendly neighbour just across the causeway has become our number one destination for a quick yet affordable getaway.

Johor Bahru is known for being a cafe-hopper’s paradise but aside from that, there are a plethora of other things to do. Instead of rushing a day trip just to be stuck in the causeway traffic at the end of the day, why not consider staying for a night or two? Not only are the things here cheaper because of the exchange rate, the city also has incredibly affordable accommodation!

From feasting on lok lok to feeling like a kid again at Legoland Malaysia, here is our Johor Bahru Guide on what to see, do and eat the next time you cross the causeway.

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23 Cafes In Johor Bahru That The Local Hipsters Don’t Want You To Know About

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All Singaporeans know that Johor Bahru is the place to go when you want a short escape from all things expensive in Singapore. Everything is cheaper there — shopping, massages, transport, and most importantly, food!

There are a plethora of well-known cafes near the causeway that many of us Singaporeans love to visit. Aside from that, however, there are a number of other fantastic eateries deeper within Johor that we feel you need to check out. 

With that, here is our list of our 23 favourite cafes in Johor Bahru that you can refer to for your next day trip over the causeway.

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[Closed] Tastea – A Must-Visit Cafe In JB With Egg-celent Omelettes & Risotto

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Offering diners a spacious, charming respite from the midday heat, humble cafe, Restoran Tastea is one that deserves a stopover when exploring the cafe-laden enclave of Taman Mount Austin. Their menu focuses heavily on Western dishes, leaning more towards Italian comfort food with their wide spectrum of pasta dishes from the humble linguine to risotto.

If you’re on the prowl for a decent cafe-style brunch, we highly recommend coming here. Their food is delicious, portion sizes generous and above all, much more worth paying for than a cafe back in Singapore.
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10 Hotels In Johor Bahru Below S$110/Night For A Luxurious Yet Affordable Getaway

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Staycations are hugely popular among couples during Valentine’s day. A few days away from the familiarity of your own home, playing tourist and exploring your own country as if you were overseas. Staycations are great, but here in Singapore, they are crazy expensive—especially if you’re looking for a place that’s beautiful and grand.

A good option to get over this problem is just across the causeway. Johor Bahru is home to a plethora of gorgeous hotels that cost just a fraction of the ones here in Singapore and it’s great for a quick, short getaway to relax and rejuvenate.

For those of you who are looking for an affordable place to have a staycation with Bae to feel like royalty for a day or two, we have here a list of 10 picturesque hotels in Johor Bahru for a luxurious getaway that you can consider below S$110.

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Johor Bahru Day Trip – What To See, Do & Eat For Your Next Getaway

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Johor Bahru is a popular travel destination for many Singaporeans. Be it a day trip or a short weekend getaway, Johor Bahru is a haven for one to indulge, have fun and pamper yourself like royalty, regardless of age and interest.

From cheap local eats to fun group activities, Johor Bahru is never a boring place where you will run out of things to do. For those who have been frequenting Johor Bahru and are running out of ideas to do on your next trip, here are some recommendations on what to eat, do and see in Johor Bahru. READ ON

13 Hotels In Johor Bahru Below S$150 For The #Nextlevel Staycation

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Arguably one of the best ways to unwind from a hectic work schedule, many Singaporeans would take time off work to immerse themselves in a relaxing staycation at one of Singapore’s many superb hotels. But after awhile, you may find yourself back at the same hotel which then begs the question if you should look for alternative spaces for your personal retreat.

Well, instead of opting to have your next staycation in Singapore, have you contemplated the thought of crossing the border to Johor Bahru for a staycation? To be frank, travelling into Johor Bahru doesn’t cost much and there are plenty of luxurious hotels with just as fabulous perks that you would love.

With that, we introduce to you 13 Hotels In Johor Bahru Below S$150 For The #Nextlevel Staycation. Why settle for less when you could have more?

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