Bandar Seri Begawan

• 🌍 Tourist Information Centre (in the old customs building on the waterfront). Don't get your hopes up—they're friendly but not especially knowledgeable. They do have useful maps of the city, at least. (updated Feb 2019)

🌍 Brunei International Airport (BWN ^IATA) is the main airport in Brunei. See Brunei#By plane for airline details.

A taxi from the airport to the city centre takes 20 minutes and costs around $25. Some hotels may provide transport between airport and hotel for free or for a cheaper price. A covered walk down to the end of the car park away from the Terminal (turn left when exiting from Arrivals) leads to a bus stop for Purple buses to the city centre during the day ($2).

All main roads in Brunei (save for those in isolated Temburong Districts) lead to Bandar Seri Begawan. The main road into/out of Bandar Seri Begawan connects to the coastal road to/from the Sarawak border via Tutong, Seria and Kuala Belait. Other main roads lead to Muara and Kuala Lurah where there is a border crossing into the Limbang division of Sarawak. Take this road if you are driving to Temburong but you will have to go through two sets of immigration checkpoints - at Kuala Lurah (Tedungan on the Sarawak side) and Puni (Pandaruan on the Sarawak side) - before you reach the district administrative center, Bangar.

🌍 The main bus terminal where most local and long-distance buses leave from and arrive is at Jalan Cator in the city centre. It occupies the ground level of a multistory carpark. Map of Brunei public bus routes.

• From Seria: Regular buses leave for Seria (where you can change buses to Kuala Belait) that leave from the main bus terminal. They usually display the departure time on the windscreen. Journey time is about one hour and the fare is $6 one way. Going the other way, there are buses from Kuala Belait to Seria ($1) where you can change to another bus for Bandar Seri Begawan ($6).
• From Kuala Lurah: Local minibuses run from the bus terminal right up to the Kuala Lurah checkpoint throughout the day. Journey is about half hour and fare is $1 one way. At Kuala Lurah, walk across the border and either catch a bus or taxi into Limbang.
• From Miri: Buses leave twice a day at 08:15 and 15:45 from Miri bus terminal and arrive at the waterfront near the main bus terminal. RM50 or $22; RM35 or $17 for children 3–10 (2019).
• From Kota Kinabalu: There is one bus per day, arriving and departing at the waterfront near the main bus terminal. The bus to KK leaves at 08:00, but get there at 07:30 to buy the ticket. It takes 6–8 hours and costs $45 (2019).

The main ferry terminal in Brunei is the 🌍 Serasa Ferry Terminal at Muara. The ferry terminal has currency exchange, a small souvenir shop, and a cafe.

There are about five daily ferries to Labuan (the first one departs at 08:30, while the last at 16:30), journey lasts from 45 minutes to two hours depending on the boat. It's best to arrive an hour early to buy tickets; boarding starts half an hour before departure. The ferry costs $15 + terminal tax $2 (2019). With a change of boats in Labuan you can even make it to Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) in a day (see Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land). The same applies to Lawas and Sundar (both in Sarawak) accessing which requires changing boats in Labuan. Serasa terminal is 25 km from Bandar Seri Begawan and also in quite a distance from Muara town.

Getting there: The ferry terminal is quite a distance from Muara town where the container port is. The terminal is about 25 km from Bandar Seri Begawan. Buses to Muara depart from the Bandar Seri Begawan bus terminal in Jalan Cator, first bus departs at 06:30. There are two possible options: the first is to catch a shuttle express bus that goes directly to the ferry terminal and costs $2, departs roughly every 2 hours. The second option is a regular bus #37, #38, or #39 to Pekan Muara (the end of the line), where you can transfer to #33 that will go to Serasa Ferry Terminal, price is $1 including transfer. Altogether, it can take as much as two hours to get from the bus terminal to the ferry terminal. Or you can just take a tour van or taxi.

From Bangar. Speedboats leave for Bangar in Temburong District from the jetty near the foodstalls at Jalan Residency just over the bridge across Sungai Kianggeh to the east of the city centre. Regular boats run between Bandar and Bangar throughout the day.

Public minibuses are the cheapest way to travel in the city. They start service at 06:00 but end quite early (at about 18:00). They run roughly every 20–40 minutes from 06:00 to 18:00, but there's no strict schedule. Most of the bus routes begin and end service at the bus terminal on Jalan Cator downtown. Routes are numbered and the buses are different colors depending on the route. They cost $1 regardless of distance ($0.50 for children); the fare is normally collected by a conductor but may also be collected by the driver. They have designated stops but also stop anywhere along the route to drop or pick up passengers (so if you want to stop, just indicate it to the conductor on the bus, and the same thing if you want to get on). The buses are actually more like large vans which can seat about 20 people at the most, and are generally clean and comfortable to ride. Main bus routes include bus service 01 (Circle Line) and 20 (Business Centres Line). The detailed routes of the bus services are written on a board placed on the front window of the buses and are also drawn on the information board at the Jalan Cator terminal.

Try asking the counter tickets for a tour van to drive you around Brunei and bring you to the places. Discuss the price first before you agree to board the van.

It's almost impossible to hail a taxi outside of airport, so it's better to arrange a one via hotel or call a taxi service. Taxi services: ☏ +673 2222214, +673 2226853. Airport Taxi Service: ☏ +673 2343671.

The main ride-hailing app in Brunei is Dart.

You can hail a few water taxis at almost any dock but the most popular place to find one is on the waterfront downtown. They are great fun to ride in, and they're also a useful way to get to the Water Village and to some of the city's outlying neighbourhoods. Drivers also give tours to see proboscis monkeys and the Water Village; see below for details.

Downtown BSB is small and easy to get around on foot. There are more sidewalks than in cities in neighboring Sarawak. Be careful of the pedestrian traffic lights – most of them stay red and don't change even if you press the button, so instead time your crossing by paying attention to the traffic lights for cars.

Drivers in Bandar are fairly polite to pedestrians – they usually wait when they see pedestrians in the crosswalk, especially downtown.

Small market town with population of 21,000, 24 km west of Bandar Seri Begawan.

• 🌍 Jerudong Park (take bus #55 from Bandar Seri), ☏ +673 261 1777. Th 16:00-23:00, F 15:00-23:30, Sa Su 10:00-23:30. It was one of the best parks back in 2000s, but these days of glory are faded away long time ago. It got some renovation in 2015 but anyway still some parts of it look abandoned. It consists of two parts: playground and water park. $20, residents $15. (updated Sep 2016)

Small town on the north-eastern tip of Brunei where the country's only deep-water port is located.

• 🌍 Muara Beach (take Bus 39 to the Pekan Muara bus terminal and then transfer to a bus to Muara Beach). Beautiful beach with food stalls, playground and washrooms. 

Another small town with population around 10,000 people close to Muara.

• 🌍 Serasa Beach. Beach got a major face lift in 2015 and now features stylish restaurants, showers, walking trails. 

Every year, for three days at the end of Ramadan, the sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, opens his palace (Istana Nurul Iman) to the public. This event is primarily intended for the citizens of Brunei to meet their sultan, but foreigners are welcome too. Prepare to queue up for hours; even the queue for security alone takes over an hour. In the palace, free meals are distributed amongst all visitors; there is a wide choice. You can then queue up again in order to meet the sultan himself. You won't have the opportunity to exchange more than a handshake and a few words with him, but it's still a unique opportunity to meet a head of state.

Unfortunately, the sultan only meets men. Fortunately though, women can meet his wife, Queen Saleha, in similar arrangements on the same three days.

• 🌍 Pusat Belia Youth Hostel, Jalan Sungai Kianggeh, ☏ +673 887 3066 (Manager), +673 899 8852 (Assistant Manager). Check-in: after 19:30, check-out: 11:00. Designed more for school groups than for backpackers. Dorm beds are $10/night, making it the cheapest sleep in town. 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. The rooms are spacious and clean, as the commodities. The free Wi-Fi is not always available. It is best to arrange a bed in advance, since the manager is not always present. He generally arrives at 19:30 but is reachable by phone during the day. The e-mail addresses indicated online are wrong. There's also a swimming pool nearby ($1, 08:00-18:00). $10/bed. 
• 🌍 APEK Utama Hotel, Simpang 229, Kampung Pintu Malim (on the Kota Batu road towards the Brunei Museum, take the bus 39 from downtown), ☏ +673085154564, info@apekhotel.com. Another budget option. Cozy and a great deal. The only disadvantage is that it's 2 km from downtown BSB, but Bus 39 ($1) or water taxis ($1–2) can solve this problem. $30–60. 
• 🌍 KH Soon Resthouse, 140 Jalan Pemancha (very near bus station), ☏ +673 222-2052. Although it is probably the worst deal in South East Asia, its major advantage is its excellent location, right downtown near the bus terminal, with an ATM on the corner and an Internet café in the adjacent alley. The staff are friendly and helpful, though the rooms are really spartan. 24-hour reception. No Wi-Fi, no shared computer, no non-smoking area, no Western-style toilets, no booking service, no fan. Also note that everyone in the building opposite the road will see you when you take your shower. In the same building you will find a very useful information center, Borneo Guide. Single/double shared bathroom $35/40, attached bathroom $40-50. 
• 🌍 Brunei Hotel, 95 Jalan Pemancha (near the downtown bus station), ☏ +673 2244 828, reservations@thebruneihotel.com. On 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. $130-155. 
• 🌍 Jeruton Hotel, Simpang 396, Sengkurong, ☏ +673 261 2233, frontdesk@jerutonhotel.com. Convenient only for the Jerudong area but excellent value withs rooms with a/c and restaurant. Car or taxi essential. Standard $40, super $50, suites $60-100. 
• 🌍 Traders Inn, Jalan Gadong. Coffee Lounge offers various Asian and western cuisine as well as coffee and treats. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room. Make sure to book at appointment at the Foot Reflexology Center after a long day of sightseeing. $80-120. 
• 🌍 Joy Downtown Rest-Station, Jalan McArthur No. 9 1st floor (right behind the main bus station(where all minibuses stop)). Opened since Dec 2015. It offers one of the cheapest accomodations in town. Friendly staff, they can give you advices of how to go to many parts of the city. Clean rooms but you can hear your neighbours since there is a gap of space in the roof of the rooms. 20$-30$double-40$deluxe. (updated Mar 2016)
• 🌍 AE Backpackers Hostel, Simpang 88, Kiulap (take minibus 20, or ask a water taxi to take you to Kiulap). Check-out: noon. Hostel some distance from downtown, with free breakfast, wifi, air conditioning, and friendly, helpful staff. Laundry available for a fee. $20 for a bunk. (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 BK Hostel. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Downtown hostel, bookable only through Airbnb. US$18 for a private room. (updated Feb 2019)
• Qing Yun Resthouse, Unit 3 Ground Floor Bangunan Hj Munchit Dan Dayang Rapiah - Jaya Setia ( Berakas ), ☏ +6732333668, admin@qingyunresthouse.com. Check-in: 9-11, check-out: 12. Qing Yun Resthouse has 5 branches throughout Brunei-Muara District. The different branches are near the airport, the City Centre (Bandar Seri Begawan), Central Business District (Gadong). and near tourist site attraction. It is a perfect fit for people who are having a short stay or is transiting in Brunei. Room price starting from $40 (updated May 2019)

• LeGallery Hotel, ☏ +673 222 1228. $58/night. A boutique hotel in the Seri Complex. Offers friendly and artistic ambience with reasonable rates. 
• The Holiday Lodge Hotel, Lot: 27192, Kg Jerudong, Jalan Pulau Kubu, ☏ +673 2611618. 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. 
• Mulia Hotel Brunei, Lot 31954, Simpang 9, Kg. Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas BB3713, ☏ +673 2 335544. Four-star hotel. 

• 🌍 The Empire Hotel and Country Club. By far the fanciest hotel in Brunei, no expense was spared in building this mostly empty white elephant. Family, beach and spa resort that overlooks the South China Sea. A 5-star property. Rooms from US$150. 
• 🌍 Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tasek, ☏ +673 2244272, fax: +673 2221579, reservations.brunei@radisson.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Formerly the Sheraton, this is the only chain hotel in the country. Walking distance to several tourist attractions in the city Rates start at $162. (updated Feb 2021)
• 🌍 Grand City Hotel, ☏ +673 2452188. A useful hotel near the airport. Will arrange transport even for a short rest of a few hours. 

• 🌍 Australia, Level 6, DAR Takaful IBB Utama, Jalan Pemancha. M–F 08:00-17:00; appointment required (book online). 
• Canada, 5F, Jalan McArthur Bldg No. 1, Jalan McArthur, ☏ +673 222 0043, fax: +673 222 0040, bsbgn@international.gc.ca. M-Th 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:30, F 08:30-14:00. 
• China, NO.1, 3, 5 Simpang 462, Kampong Sungai Hanching, Jalan Muara, ☏ +673 2 334163, fax: +673 2 335710, embproc@brunet.bn. 
• 🌍 Indonesia, Simpang 336-43, Jalan Kebangsaan, Kampung Kawasan Diplomatik, Mukim Kianggeh, Brunei Muara, ☏ +673 2330180, fax: +673 2330646, bsbegawan.kbri@kemlu.go.id. 
• 🌍 Japan, 33, Simpang 122, Kampong Kiulap, ☏ +673 222-9265, fax: +673 222-9481, embassy@japan.com.bn. M–F 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00. 
• 🌍 Malaysia, No. 61, Simpang 336, Jalan Duta, ☏ +673 2381095, +673 2381096, +673 2381097, fax: +673 2381278, mwbrunei@kln.gov.my. M–Th 08:00–12:15, 13:30–16:30; F 08:00-12:00, 14:15–16:30. 
• 🌍 United States, Simpang 336-52-16-9, Jalan Kebangsaan, ☏ +673 238-4616, fax: +673 238-4606, amembassy_bsb@state.gov. M-F 07:45-16:30. 

• 🌍 Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, 11 Jalan Kumbang Pasang. (updated Feb 2021)
• 🌍 St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Jalan Kumbang Pasang. (updated Feb 2021)

• Bangar
  • Ulu Temburong National Park (see Bangar) has many day tours from BSB from $125-185:
    • http://www.freme.com/product/ulu-temburong-national-park-day-tour-2/%5Bdead+link%5D
    • http://www.bruneitourism.com/brunei-atta-12%5Bdead+link%5D
    • https://bruneiborneo.com/package/bwn-15-ulu-temburong-national-park-day-trip%5Bdead+link%5D
• Tutong
• Seria
• Kuala Belait — second largest city in Brunei

• Miri
• Limbang
• Lawas

• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (see Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by Land)