City Overview & History
See all (9)Brunei Darussalam Residents
Brunei is considered to be the most observant Islamic country in the Southeast Asia region.…
Brunei Darussalam History
The earliest references to Brunei begin with its connections to the Chinese trading practices in…
Brunei Darussalam Today
Despite its reputation as a rich country, Brunei has suffered a bit in recent years.…
Public Holidays
• Brunei National Day (23rd February) • Hari Raya Aidiladha (variable, February/March) • Muslim New…
Places to Visit
See all (13)What to do with Children in Tow
Most hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan have kids clubs that can babysit and entertain children…
Malay Salambigar
This mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 people and the language of the services is…
Masjid Kampong Lambak
This mosque has a separate women’s room and parking available. The language of the services…
Pantai Seri Kenangan Beach
The most popular beach in the country, this place overlooks the South China Sea and…
Ulu Temburong National Park
Occupying 40% of land area, this park is truly a sight to behold. Flora and…
Brunei History Centre
Location: Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Stoney Road/James Peace Road Bandar Seri Begawan BS…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
Brunei is considered to be one of safest places on Earth with crime almost unheard…
Hotels
See all (11)Brunei Hotel
Located less than 15minutes away from the airport, this hostel has air-conditioned rooms with general…
Pusat Belia
The only cheap hostel in Brunei, this establishment offers very basic rooms but all are…
Le Gallery Hotel
This hotel is 15minutes from the airport and 5minutes from the capital. It offers a…
The Holiday Lodge Hotel
There are 107 rooms on offer here that are all air-conditioned with colour TVs, internet…
Terrace Hotel
This hotel has eighty rooms: forty standard rooms and forty deluxe rooms. Facilities provided include…
Shopping
Restaurants
See all (9)Glo Food Court
This food court offers seafood with big aquariums allowing you to choose your dish from…
Kianggeh Food Court
Location: Jl Residency Opening Time: Open breakfast, lunch and dinner One of the basic ways…
Ayamku Restuarant
Location: Jl Pemancha Opening Time: Open lunch and dinner This is the Brunei version of…
RBC Airport Express Fast Food
Address: Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673 2339206 Opening time: 7am…
Tarindak D’Seni
Located at the Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre on the first floor this place…
C.A. Mohamed
Address: Haji Daud Complex, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BE3919 Tel: + 673 2423814…
Festivals
See all (8)Public Service Day
Public Service Day, 29th September: This day is held to honour the aspirations of the…
Teacher’s Day
Teacher’s Day, 23rd September: held in recognition of teachers in the community, religion and country. …
Hari Raya Aidiladha
Hari Raya Aidiladha (follows the lunar calendar so the date varies year to year): Muslims…
Sultan of Brunei’s Birthday
Sultan of Brunei’s Birthday, 15th July: This festival is celebrated across the country with mass…
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day, 31st May: This festival is celebrated with military parades, artillery…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (5)Driving Tips
• Bruneian drivers drive on the left-hand side of the road • An International Driving…
From the airport
The Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport (BWN) is located only 15-20 minutes from the capital’s…
Organized Tours
Mona Florafauna Tours
Address: 209 1st fl, Kiaw Lian Bldg, Jl Pemancha Tel: 223 0761 This company specialises…
Freme Travel Services
Address: Wisma Jaya, Jl Pemancha Tel: 223 4280 One of the best, this establishment offers…
Borneo Guide
Address: Block B 1st floor, Warisan Mat Mat Gadong Tel: 876 6796 Offers a variety…
Masjids
See all (40)Masjid Lambak
The Brunei Hotel
95 Jalan Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei www.thebruneihotel.com224 4828