Iskandar Puteri: Discovering the Theme Parks of Southern Malaysia
The city of Iskandar Puteri is under the rule of the district of Johor Bahru. It lies along the Straits of Johor and covers a total land area of almost 142 square miles. You can reach Iskandar, Puteri by plane, via Senai International Airport, which is only less than half an hour away, or via Seletar Airport, located in the city of Singapore around an hour away.
Best Time to Visit
September in Iskandar Puteri promises tourists with cheaper Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia hotels, as this is one of the slowest months of the year. However, this is also the month for Iskandar Puteri Jazz Festival, featuring both local and international jazz artists. On the contrary, visiting the city in the spring season will welcome you with crowded streets and expensive accommodations.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Within about two kilometers from the city center, you can find Somerset Medini Iskandar Puteri, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Johor by Shangri-La, and Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar Puteri. These are great hotel options if ever you will be traveling with families as they can accommodate a large number of guests. Although they all provide in-house breakfast, an outdoor pool, and airport transfers, only Hotel Jen and Somerset Puteri Harbour are within walking distance to the amusement park of Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park. Meanwhile, Somerset Medini is within a five-minute walk to Legoland Malaysia, another popular theme park in the city.