Johor · Malaysia
Where to stay in Muar
Muar is a city in Johor, Malaysia, home to about 357,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MKZ42 km · Malacca International Airport
- Currency
- MYRMalaysian ringgit
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala Lumpur
- Language
- Malay
About
About Muar
Muar (Muarian dialect: Muo), officially known by the sobriquet Bandar Maharani ("Empress Town"), is a historical town and the capital of Muar District, Johor, Malaysia, situated by the estuary of the eponymous Muar River. It is the fourth largest urban area in Johor, after Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat and Kluang.
Muar's name is believed to have originated and derived from its geographical location at the mouth or estuary of Muar River, the Malay words "Muara" which means estuary or mouth of river. Muar is rich in history as mentioned in many historical records and archeological evidences. It is believed that the history of Muar started much earlier than the Sultanate of Malacca which witness the rise and fall of the empire. There were many accounts recorded and said about the history early and modern days of Muar.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Muar
See
- Donhu Jurassic Garden
- Tanjung Emas Park
- Nasuha Spices & Herbs Farm
- Dusun Damai
- Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque
- Nan Hai Fei Lai Goddess of Mercy Temple
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Where to stay
Which part of Muar to stay in
A few hotels and apartments are available in Muar, mostly ranging from cheap to medium.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Muar
20 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bei Boutique Hotel | 5.7 km | |
| Classic Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| Elite Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| Muarar 99 Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Muo Boutique Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| MUO Resort | 1.4 km | |
| Ophir Hotel | 23.7 km | |
| OYO 491 D'Anjung Inn OYO Rooms | 23.5 km | |
| OYO 756 Muar City Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| OYO 778 Bmw 2 Hotel OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| OYO 89617 Selesa View OYO Rooms | 21.7 km | |
| OYO 89684 Mawaddah Inn Stay OYO Rooms | 23.7 km | |
| OYO 90020 Amoris Grand Event Space OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 90035 Star Hotel OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| OYO 90155 Bmw 1 Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| OYO Home 90228 D'Anjung Villa OYO Rooms | 22.4 km | |
| Sabak Awor Resort | 3.5 km | |
| Streetview Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| The Grace Hotel | 2.9 km | |
| Tropicana Boutique Hotel | 2.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Muar
Muar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 265 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Muar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Malacca International Airport (MKZ), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 122 km) and Senai International Airport (JHB, 132 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Nearest airports to Muar are the Malacca (Batu Berendam Airport)(MKZ) with the Johor Bahru (Senai International Airport)(JHB) and Sepang's KLIA(Kuala Lumpur International Airport)(KUL) airports located farther afield. There is also the southern neighbour, Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN) across the causeway. Transfer by bus or taxi has to be taken to redirect to Muar. The nearest train railway stations are Segamat with Seremban or Kluang located farther. Transfer by bus or taxi has to be taken to redirect to Muar.
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MKZ · Malacca International Airport
KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport
JHB · Senai International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Muar
Eat
Local delicious Malay foods like mee bandung, rojak petis, satay Muar and asam pedas are the signature foods of Muar. Don't forget delicious Javanese foods like soto, mee rebus, lontong and nasi ambeng. Locals are famous for eating pisang goreng (fried banana) and tempe goreng (fried Javanese fermented soya bean cake) with a dip of thick soya sauce with hot chili. Pau Maharani is a favourite too, as is the local version Nasi Beriani Gam.
Drink
Muar is popular for its Sirap Bandung (Rose Syrup with milk and optional soda and cincau) beverage which is normally served during Malay wedding reception, but also easily available at most Malay food stalls and restaurant. Do try the Corn Milk Drink at the Tapak Pasar Tani Lama by the bus stations. Pear Juice sold at the fruit stalls at Jalan Yahya is very special and refreshing. Coffee made of home-roasted coffee bean and powder of Muar is famous among the locals and tourists, try out a cup of this aromatic Muar coffee, roti bakar (bread toast) and half-boiled egg at Sai Kee 434 Kopitiam, located just opposite the bus station.
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Questions
Muar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Muar?
Muar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 265 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Muar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Malacca International Airport (MKZ), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 122 km) and Senai International Airport (JHB, 132 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Muar?
Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Nearby
Destinations near Muar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.