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Places to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan: 12 apartments, homes and hotels

Twelve highly rated places to stay in the capital of Brunei: whole homes and apartments with a kitchen for families and groups, serviced apartments and suites in Gadong, Berakas and near the centre, and mid-sized hotels a few minutes from the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the river. For each one: where it is, what it has, what a night costs month by month and what guests say.

12 places to stay 8.1–9.4 review score 2,877 reviews
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Price per night month by month · Guest reviews · Map of all 12 places to stay

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The 12 at a glance

Whole homes and apartments, serviced apartments and suites, and mid-sized hotels: different options for a stopover, a work trip or a family holiday.

Place to stayTypeScoreReviewsFrom, per night
World Peace Homestay■■■■Home or apartment9.4 Superb23≈ B$ 143
Bunut Centre Stay■■■■Home or apartment9.1 Superb17≈ B$ 85
Chieng Apartment Kiulap■■■Home or apartment8.8 Fabulous55≈ B$ 55
3BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB■■■Home or apartment8.2 Very good33≈ B$ 105
D'Anggerek Serviced ApartmentSuites8.5 Very good122≈ B$ 80
EZ SuitesSuites8.3 Very good356≈ B$ 45
The Capital Residence SuitesSuites8.1 Very good700≈ B$ 70
Nuvo HotelSuites8.1 Very good168≈ B$ 52
The Brunei Hotel★★★Hotel8.7 Fabulous326≈ B$ 150
Al Afiah Hotel★★★Hotel8.5 Very good857≈ B$ 140
Qing Yun Rest House Jalan RobertHotel8.5 Very good33≈ B$ 50
Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya★★★Hotel8.1 Very good187≈ B$ 61

“From” is the lowest price per night for 2 adults over the next 12 months, in Brunei dollars (B$), as shown in each property’s calendar. Rates change: the price for your dates is confirmed when you book. ★ = the property’s stars. ■ = quality rating (from 1 to 5) for properties without stars.

Whole homes and apartments

With a kitchen and room for families or groups: two houses west of the city and two apartments between Kiulap and the centre.

World Peace Homestay, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

World Peace Homestay

Home or apartment

9.4 Superb · 23 reviews

📍 No. 13, Simpang 1134, Kampong Bantun · Restoran Seri Zamrud 100 m · Istana Nurul Iman 8 km · airport 10 km

  • Whole 4-bedroom house
  • Kitchen and washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private check-in

A whole 121 m² house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms on a quiet street in Kampong Bantun, west of the city. It has a living room with TV and streaming, a kitchen with stovetop, microwave and fridge, a washing machine, outdoor seating, a digital lock and free private parking. Guests praise the space for families and groups and how helpful the owner is.

«Lovely place and lovely owner, very helpful.»
10 Pht Brunei · 02/2026
«Clean, well stocked with everyday essentials and a responsive owner. Everything has been well thought out, right down to complimentary bottled water, with a fully functioning kitchen complete with air fryer, pots and pans. Rooms are very spacious and the area is quiet and peaceful.»
10 Sie United Kingdom · 10/2024
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 143
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Bunut Centre Stay, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Bunut Centre Stay

Home or apartment

9.1 Superb · 17 reviews

📍 No. 55, Simpang 55, Kampong Bunut, Jalan Haji Halus · Mamih Cafe 350 m · Istana Nurul Iman 4.4 km · airport 16 km

  • 2-bedroom house
  • Kitchenette
  • Fast free WiFi
  • Free parking

A ground-floor holiday home with two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and stovetop, in Kampong Bunut, west of the centre. It has air conditioning, a walk-in shower, fast WiFi and free private parking; guests praise the peace and quiet, how well equipped it is and that the neighbourhood mosque is just a short walk away.

«The house is comfy. Lots of supplies and utensils provided. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The mosque is within walking distance. Everything is perfect.»
10 Ermma Brunei · 12/2023
«The host was very helpful. Nice surroundings and privacy. Will come again.»
9 Sufian Brunei · 12/2024
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 85
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Chieng Apartment Kiulap, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Chieng Apartment Kiulap

Home or apartment

8.8 Fabulous · 55 reviews

📍 No. 10a, Simpang 118-12-9, Kiulap · Big Mamas and Lemongrass restaurants 1.5 km · Royal Regalia Museum 2.9 km · airport 9 km

  • Kitchen and washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Lift
  • Free parking

An apartment with a private bathroom, balcony, kitchen, washing machine and work desk, in a building with a lift and free private parking in Kiulap, between Gadong and the centre. It has air conditioning, free WiFi and express check-in; reception staff speak English, Indonesian and Chinese. Guests praise the cleanliness, the comfort and the smart-home controls.

«A very comfortable room/apartment, fully automated and with every detail taken care of. The staff were extremely kind and keen to make the stay even more pleasant.»
10 Mercedes Spain · 08/2025
«The location was convenient, and the apartment was clean and well maintained.»
9 Zuraidah Malaysia · 03/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 55
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3BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

3BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB

Home or apartment

8.2 Very good · 33 reviews

📍 Jalan Kumbang Pasang, Bangunan Salleh Ching Huan, 5th floor · Taman Jubli Perak park 350 m · Royal Regalia Museum 1.1 km · airport 9 km

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Full kitchen and washing machine
  • Balcony with a view
  • Free parking

A three-bedroom apartment with a living room, dining area, sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen, on a fifth floor with a lift near the centre, with the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Royal Regalia Museum a short distance away. It has a balcony with a view, a washing machine, free WiFi, private check-in and free private parking; guests praise how spacious it is and how quickly the owner replies.

«Spacious, good amenities, good value for money, good location. They provided us with an ironing board and iron, gave us parking spaces and were responsive on WhatsApp.»
8 Hajah Brunei · 11/2025
«The apartment was super spacious, and all the bedrooms as well! Very clean, very big, and everything was provided, including cooking utensils, WiFi, towels…»
9 Farah Brunei · 09/2025
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 105
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Serviced apartments and suites

Spacious rooms with hotel service in Gadong, Berakas and Kampong Berangan, close to the shopping centres, the airport or the Royal Regalia Museum.

D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment

Suites

8.5 Very good · 122 reviews

📍 Kampong Anggerek Desa, Berakas · Aranda restaurant 50 m · airport 2.6 km · close to the International Convention Centre

  • Kitchen in some units
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Lift

A building with 42 newly refurbished rooms and apartments in Berakas, a few minutes from the airport, the International Convention Centre and the sports complex. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, TV, work desk, seating area and kettle; some add a kitchenette or full kitchen with a dining table. It offers airport transfers, luggage storage and free private parking.

«The food was excellent! The location was perfect for us to get to the stadium. The hotel is quiet, spacious and clean, and the front desk staff were accommodating and friendly.»
8 Judy United States · 01/2026
«The room is spacious and clean, and the location is good.»
10 Arafat Malaysia · 04/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 80
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EZ Suites, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

EZ Suites

Suites

8.3 Very good · 356 reviews

📍 Kompleks Abdul Razak, Block B, 1st floor, Gadong · Fun Bread Cafe 10 m · Menglait Sports Complex 1.1 km · airport 8 km

  • City view
  • Restaurants on the block
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom with bidet, TV and kettle in the Abdul Razak complex, in the shopping heart of Gadong, surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shops and malls. Guests praise the location, the cleanliness and the service: they store luggage after check-out and help arrange a taxi from the airport.

«Very clean and comfortable; communication with the host was brilliant; we were able to store our luggage after check-out; free drinking water; brilliant location; they sorted a taxi from the airport; comfortable beds.»
9 John Ireland · 07/2026
«Love it. The location is great. It is spacious and clean.»
9 Yusuf Malaysia · 12/2025
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 45
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The Capital Residence Suites, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

The Capital Residence Suites

Suites

8.1 Very good · 700 reviews

📍 Simpang 2, Lot 21027, Kampong Berangan · Royal Regalia Museum 500 m · Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque 700 m · Tasek Lama park 1.4 km

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Restaurant and breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free parking

Suites with parquet floors, a flat-screen TV, kettle, iron and a private bathroom with hairdryer, a few minutes’ walk from central Bandar Seri Begawan. It has a buffet restaurant with local and international food, a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and a free airport shuttle. It is the most reviewed in its group; guests praise the friendliness of the staff.

«Everything was as expected: the bathroom and rooms were spotless, and great value for money. The staff helped us with ferry times to Labuan and gave us helpful advice on Brunei’s attractions.»
9 Yin Malaysia · 09/2026
«Clean and presentable accommodation in a quiet location. Easy walk to central BSB. Decent breakfast. Free airport shuttles. Very friendly staff.»
8 Christopher United Kingdom · 05/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 70-80
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Nuvo Hotel, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Nuvo Hotel

Suites

8.1 Very good · 168 reviews

📍 Kompleks Abdul Razak, Block A, 1st floor, Gadong · New Sentosa Restaurant 10 m · Menglait Sports Complex 1.2 km · airport 8 km

  • Digital check-in
  • Fridge and coffee maker
  • Streaming
  • Minimarket

A modern hotel in the Abdul Razak complex in Gadong, with restaurants a few steps away. Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, fridge, tea and coffee maker, work desk and TV with streaming; check-in and check-out are private, and there is a minimarket and luggage storage. Guests praise the cleanliness, the room design and the location.

«The location, the design of the room, the ease of access, the cleanliness and how easy check-in and check-out were.»
9 Fa'iz Brunei · 08/2026
«Exceptionally clean; the host attended to my request straight away.»
9 Nur Brunei · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 52-56
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Mid-sized hotels and rest houses

Two 3-star hotels and two modern rest houses: in the centre by the river, in Kiulap and next to the airport.

The Brunei Hotel, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

The Brunei Hotel

★★★Hotel

8.7 Fabulous · 326 reviews

📍 95 Jalan Pemancha, city centre · Royal Wharf 300 m · Royal Regalia Museum 600 m · Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque 650 m

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport transfer

A recently renovated 3-star hotel right in the centre, a few minutes’ walk from the waterfront, the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Brunei History Centre. Rooms have wooden floors, a TV with streaming, a tea and coffee maker and a safe; it serves a buffet breakfast and Choices Restaurant has an Asian and Western menu. 24-hour front desk, help with tour arrangements and airport transfers.

«Great recently renovated hotel. Stylish, comfortable rooms. Filtered water on every floor. Nice lobby lounge and café. Very friendly, helpful staff. Great location, 2 mins to the waterfront.»
10 Andrew Australia · 10/2026
«The location is perfect. The hotel is very clean and modern, and the staff are fantastic. The hotel also offers free transfers to 3 tourist sites, including the night market. In summary, a great place. I would definitely stay again.»
10 Antti Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 150-170
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Al Afiah Hotel, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Al Afiah Hotel

★★★Hotel

8.5 Very good · 857 reviews

📍 Simpang 88, Bangunan Begawan Pehin Dato Haji Mohd. Yusof, Kiulap · Ayamku and Bollywood Tandoori restaurants 10–40 m · Royal Regalia Museum 1.9 km

  • Halal buffet breakfast
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Airport transfer

A 3-star hotel in Kiulap, an area of shops and restaurants between Gadong and the centre, with air-conditioned family rooms with a private bathroom, work desk and TV. The buffet breakfast has local specialities and halal options, and the restaurant serves Asian and American food. There is a fitness centre, a minimarket, a 24-hour front desk, free parking and airport transfers; it is the most reviewed property in the guide.

«It was very clean and everything we wanted was there. The front desk staff were super friendly and told us where to go and what to do in town. The area around the hotel is good too, with many shopping and eating places.»
10 Gurmeet Singapore · 11/2026
«Wonderful hotel! The staff were very friendly and the breakfast delicious.»
8 Amy Netherlands · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 140-158
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Qing Yun Rest House Jalan Robert, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Qing Yun Rest House Jalan Robert

Hotel

8.5 Very good · 33 reviews

📍 80 Jalan Robert, ground floor, city centre · Bandarku Ceria 50 m · Taman Omar Ali Saifuddien park 250 m · Royal Regalia Museum 600 m

  • Spa bath
  • Fridge and kettle
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

A modern rest house in the centre, a short walk from the waterfront and the food stalls, with air-conditioned family rooms with a private bathroom with bidet, fridge, kettle, work desk and TV; some have a spa bath. There is a lift, room service and an airport shuttle; reception staff speak English, Malay, Chinese and Indonesian.

«Clean and comfortable, great location right by the waterfront downtown. Very modern, lots of technological features. Our room had a fridge and kettle. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this place. Definitely a surprise.»
8 Jess Canada · 04/2026
«Very clean and quiet, walking distance from attractions and food stalls.»
10 Kathleen United Arab Emirates · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 50-57
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Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya, in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)

Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya

★★★Hotel

8.1 Very good · 187 reviews

📍 Koprijaya Complex, Jalan Komersial Jaya Setia, Berakas · airport 900 m · Tymez Square 400 m · La Kaffa 200 m

  • 900 m from the airport
  • Balcony
  • Minimarket
  • Free parking

A 3-star rest house in Berakas, next to the international airport, with shops, cafés and restaurants across the road. Rooms are spacious, with a balcony, bath, microwave, kettle, work desk and electronic controls; there is a lift, a minimarket, room service and free parking. Handy for a stopover or an early flight; reception staff speak English, Malay and Chinese.

«Really large and clean room. Modern electronic fittings, very comfortable. Walking distance from several shops and restaurants. Very short ride to the airport.»
9 Naomi United Kingdom · 10/2026
«Stayed 2 nights here. Good location, close to restaurants and shops. Clean room and comfortable stay. Friendly staff.»
9 Suti Brunei · 06/2026
Price per night, 2 adults
≈ B$ 61-65
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The 12 places to stay on the map

Tap a number to see the property. The hotels in the centre are by the river and the mosque; Gadong and Kiulap, with shopping centres and restaurants, are 3–4 km away; Berakas and the airport lie to the north; and the houses in Kampong Bantun and Kampong Bunut, to the west.

  1. 1World Peace Homestay
  2. 2Bunut Centre Stay
  3. 3Chieng Apartment Kiulap
  4. 43BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB
  5. 5D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment
  6. 6EZ Suites
  7. 7The Capital Residence Suites
  8. 8Nuvo Hotel
  9. 9The Brunei Hotel
  10. 10Al Afiah Hotel
  11. 11Qing Yun Rest House Jalan Robert
  12. 12Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya

When to go

Average maximum temperature each month in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Jan29°
Feb29°
Mar30°
Apr31°
May31°
Jun30°
Jul30°
Aug30°
Sep30°
Oct30°
Nov30°
Dec29°
Driest months (Feb–Mar)Average rainfall (Apr and Jun–Sep)Wettest months (Jan, May and Oct–Dec)
🌡️ Hot all year round: average highs of 29 to 31 °C and lows of 24 °C☀️ February and March are the driest months, with 180 to 215 mm of rain🌦️ April and June to September see between 235 and 275 mm a month🌧️ May and October to January are wetter: 315 to 345 mm a month📊 2015–2024 averages in Bandar Seri Begawan (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis)

On each property’s card, months marked “·” do not have a published rate yet: properties open their calendar in stages. It does not mean they are closed.

Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan

The city’s most reviewed tours: the centre and the Kampong Ayer water village, by day and by night, and boat trips to see proboscis monkeys in the mangroves.

Tours and experiences in Bandar Seri Begawan

Private Bandar Highlight & Water Village Tour

Private Bandar Highlight & Water Village Tour

★ 4.724 reviewsfrom US$ 119.36

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Full Brunei Experience - City Excursion - Water Village and Mangrove Safari

Full Brunei Experience - City Excursion - Water Village and Mangrove Safari

★ 4.823 reviewsfrom US$ 205

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Private Proboscis Monkey Tour

Private Proboscis Monkey Tour

★ 4.923 reviewsfrom US$ 95.70

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Private Bandar Heritage & Water Village Tour

Private Bandar Heritage & Water Village Tour

★ 4.921 reviewsfrom US$ 131.72

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Private Bandar by Night & Water Village Tour

Private Bandar by Night & Water Village Tour

★ 5.014 reviewsfrom US$ 102.90

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Private Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour

Private Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour

★ 4.98 reviewsfrom US$ 102.90

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Complete your trip

Everything else you need for the trip.

Car hire

🚗 Car hire

To reach Jerudong, Tutong or Temburong District at your own pace.

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Flights

✈️ Flights

Find flights to Brunei International Airport and plan the whole trip.

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Airport transfer

🚕 Airport transfer

A driver waiting for you at the airport, with a fixed price agreed in advance.

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What the transfer includes

🛡️ What the transfer includes

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is delayed. A fixed price in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. They meet you with a sign with your name, the vehicle depends on how many of you there are, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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Getting there

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By air

Brunei International Airport is between 8 and 11 km from most of the places to stay in this guide; Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya is 900 m away and D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment 2.6 km. Several offer airport transfers.

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By ferry

Ferries from Labuan island (Malaysia) arrive at the Serasa terminal in Muara. A guest at The Capital Residence Suites says the staff helped her with the ferry times to Labuan.

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By road

Bandar Seri Begawan is connected by road with Sarawak (Malaysia), for example from Miri. 9 of the 12 places to stay in this guide have free parking.

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Frequently asked questions

Which places to stay in this guide have the highest review scores?

World Peace Homestay (9.4), a whole four-bedroom house in Kampong Bantun, and Bunut Centre Stay (9.1), a two-bedroom holiday home; in the city, Chieng Apartment Kiulap (8.8) and The Brunei Hotel (8.7), in the centre.

What does the price per night include?

It is the lowest price each month for 2 adults, per night, in Brunei dollars (B$). At World Peace Homestay, Bunut Centre Stay, Chieng Apartment Kiulap and 3BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB it is for the whole house or apartment. The Brunei Hotel, Al Afiah Hotel and The Capital Residence Suites serve breakfast.

Which ones are in the centre, near the mosque and the river?

The Brunei Hotel (650 m from the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and 300 m from the Royal Wharf), Qing Yun Rest House Jalan Robert (next to Taman Omar Ali Saifuddien park) and The Capital Residence Suites (700 m from the mosque and 500 m from the Royal Regalia Museum).

Which ones are close to the airport?

Qing Yun Rest House Koprijaya, 900 m from Brunei International Airport, and D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment, 2.6 km away. The Capital Residence Suites offers a free airport shuttle, and The Brunei Hotel, Al Afiah Hotel and D'Anggerek offer airport transfers.

Which ones have a kitchen?

World Peace Homestay, Chieng Apartment Kiulap and 3BR Apartment at Kumbang Pasang BSB have a kitchen; Bunut Centre Stay has a kitchenette; and at D'Anggerek Serviced Apartment some units have a kitchenette or a full kitchen.

When is the best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan?

It is hot all year round, with highs of 29 to 31 °C. February and March are the driest months; from October to January it rains more. Each property’s card shows the price per night month by month.

How do you get to Bandar Seri Begawan?

By air to Brunei International Airport, between 8 and 11 km from most of the places to stay; by ferry from Labuan (Malaysia) to the Serasa terminal in Muara; or by road from Sarawak (Malaysia).