Bandar Seri Begawan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bandar Seri Begawan

With 64.409 inhabitants, Bandar Seri Begawan is the most populous city in Brunei Darussalam. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Bandar Seri Begawan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan in February
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bandar Seri Begawan in February
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bandar Seri Begawan

Plane

When flying to Bandar Seri Begawan, you’ll arrive at Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bandar Seri Begawan from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 7h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Bandar Seri Begawan, you’ll arrive at Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bandar Seri Begawan from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 7h 10m.

Airports near Bandar Seri Begawan

Airlines serving Bandar Seri Begawan

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,924 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (670 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (147 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (122 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bandar Seri Begawan

Most booked hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan

The Empire Brunei
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$387+
The Rizqun International Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
Badi'ah Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$60+
Times Hotel Brunei
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$66+