Hotels in Brunei Darussalam

Hotels in Brunei: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Brunei cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually January, while November is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Brunei: most popular cities

Most properties are in the capital and its surroundings:

• Bandar Seri Begawan. The capital and the heart of the country, with the widest choice of hotels and close to the mosques and main sights. This is where most guests stay.
• Jerudong. A coastal area with a famous luxury resort and a theme park. A good base for a relaxed stay.
• Kuala Belait. A town in the west, in the oil region. Business hotels and apartments.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Brunei

Brunei combines nature, Islamic culture and traces of the sultanate's wealth.

• Mosques. Omar Ali Saifuddien and Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah are among the most beautiful in Asia. They can be visited outside prayer times.
• Kampong Ayer. The largest water village in the world, with stilt houses and its own network of waterways.
• Ulu Temburong National Park. Pristine rainforest visited only on a guided tour, with a canopy walkway.
• Royal Regalia and museums. A museum dedicated to the Sultan (free entry), plus the Brunei Museum and the Malay Technology Museum.

How much does a trip to Brunei cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are moderate. A cheap meal at a market runs about 4-6 $, a restaurant dish more. The currency is the Brunei dollar, pegged one-to-one to the Singapore dollar. Cards are accepted at hotels and larger shops, while cash is handy at markets. Brunei is a Muslim country with a ban on alcohol sales, which is worth keeping in mind when planning.

When is the best time to visit Brunei

The best time is February and March, when the weather is at its driest. National Day falls on 23 February. The cheapest month for a room is January, while November is the most expensive. The climate is hot and humid year round, and rain can occur in any month.

Getting to and around Brunei

All flights land at the airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, with regular connections from Singapore, Hong Kong and London among others. You can enter by road from Malaysian Sarawak, and there are buses from Limbang and Kota Kinabalu and ferries from Labuan. Public transport within the country is limited to a bus network (usually running from morning until around 6 pm), so a taxi or a rental car is often more convenient for sightseeing.

Example hotels in Brunei

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• The Empire Brunei in Jerudong (the most popular 5-star property, from approx. 240 $).
• Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam and The Rizqun International Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan (from approx. 90 $).
• The Centrepoint Hotel and Grand City Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan (3-star, from approx. 40 $).