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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bandar Seri Begawan in July
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 2 miles 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 2 miles 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

BWNBandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

Airlines serving Bandar Seri Begawan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (196 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (53 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan

Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bandar Seri Begawan

Most booked hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan

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The Empire Brunei
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$399+
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The Rizqun International Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Badi'ah Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$62+
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Times Hotel Brunei
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$59+
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Jubilee Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$52+
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Hiring a car in Bandar Seri Begawan

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bandar Seri Begawan, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bandar Seri Begawan, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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