Budget
Pusat Belia
on jalan sungai kianggeh is brunei's only youth hostel, designed more for school groups than for backpackers. dorm beds are b$10/night, making it the cheapest sleep in town. there's also a swimming pool. male and female sleeping quarters are separated, so this can be an inconvenience for couples. the location, however, is quite convenient as it is close to downtown bsb. it is best to arrange a bed in advance. tel: 222-2900; 876-5515. email: [email protected]
Brunei Hotel
Located along Jalan Pemancha, a 15-minute drive from the international airport. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, a mini-bar, IDD telephone, and Internet access. 95, Jalan Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8670, Brunei Darussalam.
KH Soon Resthouse
140 jalan pemancha near bus station, tel. 222-2052, (http://khsoon-resthouse.t...). its major advantage is its excellent location, right downtown near the bus terminal, with an atm on the corner and an internet cafe in the adjacent alley. the staff are friendly and helpful, though the rooms are somewhat spartan. an air-conditioned single room with attached bathroom hw is b$39/night oct 2012; b$33 without bathroom. 24 hour reception and good security.
Midrange
LeGallery Hotel
(http://www.legallerysuite...) tel. 673 222 1228. in the seri complex - b$58/night. a boutique hotel located in the heart of the seri complex. offers friendly and artistic ambience with resonable rates.
The Holiday Lodge Hotel
The Holiday Lodge Hotel, in restful tones of terra cotta and cream with deep green trim, features a two-storey foyer where guests are greeted with traditional hospitality. Well-known for warm and friendly service, located near Jerudong Park, on the coastline of the South China Sea, and roughly equidistant from Brunei International Airport and Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam's Capital, The Holiday Lodge Hotel offers a relaxing environment and proximity to the country's attraction: Jerudong Park Playground. Jerudong Park Playground is a mere 5 minutes' walk or a complimentary shuttle from The Holiday Lodge Hotel.
Orchid Garden Hotel
Four star hotel.
Top end
The Empire Hotel and Country Club
(http://www.theempirehotel.com). asia's ultimate family, beach and spa resort that overlooks the south china sea. a 5-star property that is itself one of brunei's tourist attractions. rooms from us$150.
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam
Walking distance to several tourist attractions in the city