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Bandar Seri Begawan

2025 Bandar Seri Begawan Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)

About Bandar Seri Begawan

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Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

4.4
4.8/535 Review
Royal Regalia Museum

Royal Regalia Museum

4.1
4.3/543 Review
"Museums"
Kampong Ayer

Kampong Ayer

3.7
4.4/547 Review
"Boat tour"
"Night view"
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BRUNEI BAY EXTRAVAGANZA

3.5
4.5/511 Review
"Natural scenery"
Istana Nurul Iman

Istana Nurul Iman

3.4
4.6/545 Review
"Historic buildings"
The National Square

The National Square

3.3
4.5/520 Review
The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays

The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays

3.2
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Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

2.6
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Teng Yun Temple

Teng Yun Temple

2.5
4.4/55 Review
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Times Hotel Brunei

Times Hotel Brunei

4.1/551 Review
The Centrepoint Hotel

The Centrepoint Hotel

4.4/542 Review
Higher Hotel

Higher Hotel

4.1/557 Review
StarLodge

StarLodge

4.2/533 Review
Mulia Hotel

Mulia Hotel

3.9/511 Review
Jubilee Hotel

Jubilee Hotel

3.9/556 Review

What to Eat

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Tasek Brasserie

Tasek Brasserie

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"Western-style"
Kaizen Sushi

Kaizen Sushi

4.0/59 Review
Avg. USD21/person
"Japanese"
"View"
Noralizah & Iskandar House of Curry

Noralizah & Iskandar House of Curry

3.0/51 Review
Avg. USD5/person
"Halal"
Chop Jing Chew

Chop Jing Chew

4.1/57 Review
Avg. USD4/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Excapade Sushi

Excapade Sushi

2 Review
Avg. USD21/person
"Japanese"
Piccolo Cafe

Piccolo Cafe

4.0/52 Review
Avg. USD12/person
"Coffee Shops"
Pondok Sari Wangi

Pondok Sari Wangi

4.5/52 Review
Avg. USD19/person
"Asian Cuisine"
KFC

KFC

3.0/51 Review
Avg. USD8/person
"Fast Food"
NRA Restaurant

NRA Restaurant

4.0/51 Review
"Asian Cuisine"

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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

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Nickolas C
one of the best looking mosques you can find in Southeast Asia. It has an amazing gold dome.

Royal Regalia Museum

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yangduoduo17
He is a good place to go when the sun is very big or when it suddenly rains outside, but his air-conditioning is very, very strong, and you need to pay attention to keep warm! It is best to have an explanation to understand the history of Brunei more fully. I don’t usually like museums because I always find it boring to stay in such places. Since there aren’t many places to visit on this Sribaga Bay trip, I had to go to this museum and the results were amazing, this museum is so interesting! It was beautiful inside! The staff was helpful, fluent in English and the communication was very smooth. We went through the whole museum and watched all the gifts that other countries had given to the King of Brunei and were deeply enchanted by them. Each gift is unique and fully reflects the style of their country. The best thing about this museum is that at the end of the visit, you can see a small gift shop with a variety of souvenirs, cheap and worth buying. We were so happy to be able to visit this museum. Highly recommended!

Kampong Ayer

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Kedzuzatravel3339
A must-see place in Bandar Seri Begawan.Traditional Malays water village.

BRUNEI BAY EXTRAVAGANZA

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zhmlm521
This was the third mangrove trip of this trip, and it was still a delight. Starting from the Aiershui Village by boat, you can see the palace from afar. Along the way, you can see crocodiles and two families of proboscis monkeys. The boundary between fresh water and sea water is clearly visible. I would like to thank the tour guide Ms. Zheng for her careful explanation, and I learned a lot about the local customs.

Istana Nurul Iman

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chinadesk1
The palace is usually not open, just look outside when you go. The emblem of Brunei on the big iron gate at the door is beautiful. The wide lawn inside, the flowers are in full bloom, and the palace is magnificent. Guards are strictly guarded. There is no public transportation around, and traffic needs to be considered in advance.

The National Square

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穿白衬衣的薄荷星
Brunei's little-known facts, a complete travel guide Brunei is a niche country. I believe many people know about Brunei through Wu Zun. This place is located in the green heart of Borneo, in the north of Kalimantan Island. It is worth visiting. The following are some travel guides, shared with everyone, and recommended to collect. [Visa] China implements visa on arrival, 20 SGD or Brunei currency, buy round-trip tickets and book a hotel, there are very few people entering the country, basically no need to queue, you can fly directly. [Network] You can buy a local card or buy Yidian connection. I use Yidian connection. You can use it by inserting the card. You can recharge the data in any country. It is very convenient. [Accommodation] There are not many good hotels in Brunei. The best one is the Empire Hotel, which is on the beach and costs at least 1800 per night. I stayed at the Radisson Hotel. The hotel is relatively old and located in the city center. It is convenient to go anywhere. [Currency] The Brunei currency and the SGD are common, and the exchange rate is the same. Some stores accept Alipay, and most of them accept Visa cards. [Transportation] The average Bruneian family owns 3 cars, so Brunei's public transportation is basically zero. There are only 8 bus routes, 72 buses, and 83 taxis in the country. The bus runs once an hour, and sometimes it will be cancelled if there is no one. So it is more convenient to rent a car when you land, and you can get a translated driver's license. Or you can use dart to take a taxi, and you can basically get one even if you wait for a long time. [Recommended check-in places] 1️⃣ Sultan Memorial Hall: The world's largest private accommodation, built to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Sultan's accession to the throne, collects Brunei's historical relics and items of the king and queen. The ticket is 5 dong, you need to wear slippers to visit, you can't use a camera to take pictures, you can only use a mobile phone. 2️⃣Ayer Water Village: A water village in Brunei with a long history. You need to take a boat tour. The cost is about 10 monies per person. You can bargain. The sunset is beautiful. 3️⃣Padang Night Market: The only night market in Bandar Seri Begawan. It mainly sells some local barbecues. Most of them are locals. The barbecue smell is particularly strong. You can try the local specialty - roasted chicken buttocks. 4️⃣Jamie Mosque: The largest and most luxurious mosque in Brunei. The 29 gold domes are very impressive. It is called the King's Mosque. 5️⃣Omar Mosque: A water mosque with a white exterior and a golden dome. It is particularly photogenic at dusk. 6️⃣Bake Culture: Wu Zun Bakery. I came here for Wu Zun. In fact, the bread is average. There is a coffee on the second floor. 7️⃣Imperial Hotel: You can check in. It is right by the sea. The hotel is very large. There are many photogenic check-in spots. The sunset is also good. Sharing some little-known facts about Brunei: ✅Brunei is very small, sandwiched between Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, with a small land area and the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan ✅Because of Brunei’s religion, there is no sale of tobacco and alcohol in the country, no bars, KTVs, and no nightclubs ✅Brunei’s water is more expensive than oil, and its specialty is oil. One liter of oil is about 2 yuan, and a bottle of mineral water is 5 yuan at the cheapest ✅Brunei’s public transportation is underdeveloped, and each family has an average of three cars, so taxis are very expensive.

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex

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Alexfish
Yayasan SHHB Complex, The square is located next to the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. It is a large square where you can eat, drink and play together. It is similar to the domestic Wanda (of course, I think there is still a lot of distance from Wanda). The most interesting thing is not what is sold inside. But the architectural style here. The two main buildings are on both sides of the square, the blue sky and white clouds, and the water family on the south of the Golden Ding Mosque in the north. Even if the sun is hot, there will be a few blockbusters! ! !

Teng Yun Temple

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It is a Chinese temple near the morning market. However, it looks like a Korean temple. I can't put it in because it's a time zone issue. When walking along Jalan Kianggeh along the little river towards the town's main market, Tamu Kianggeh, I saw the front of this not-so-big Chinese temple almost opposite it, which was apparently built in 1960. For centuries, Brunei was mainly a trader. Although most people came here after the discovery of oil in the 1920s, so it was during the British era. Now, they make up about 10% of the population and are the largest ethnic minority in the country.

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Here are the best places to visit in Bandar Seri Begawan, including: Istana Nurul Iman,Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque,Kampong Ayer
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The Brunei and Singapore currencies are versatile, and the monetary value is the same. Brunei accepts Singapore dollars. Dining without car does not include shopping, it is recommended to buy 100 Singapore dollars.

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