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Advantages: a good place to visit Disadvantages: not a great deal of attractions
BandarSeriBegawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam is a very interesting place to visit. Most people arrive by air and the well appointed airport is only 15 minutes from the city. Most hotels will provide a transfer, with exception of the only true budget option which is the local youth hostel. Apart from that you can expect to pay in excess of 25 pounds per night, with prices rising to hundred of pounds for the empire resort. There asre buses from the airport to the central bus stand in the city but they are infrequent, although cheap at $1 (brunei dollar).
Transport in the city is fairly efficient and in fact rarely needed, as its so small. As an avid walker i found i could get anywhere by foot. However the bus system is easy to understand and easy to use. Useful buses include the 39 which goes to the museum, 01 which goes to ...
You cannot miss the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in the centre of Brunei's capital, BandarSeriBegawan. It is a beautiful white building with a wonderful golden real goldleaf dome. I think this is the nicest mosque I have seen. I was told that the architect was British - I'm not sure if this is true, but maybe he somehow made it more visually accessible to a British eye.
It was built in 1958, and named after the present Sultan's father. It is reported to have cost US$5 million at that time. It's set in grounds with an artificial lagoon complete with concrete boat. You cannot go on this but you can walk round the grounds.
It is acceptible for visitors to go inside at certain times - visiting is closed or limited on Thursdays and Fridays and you'd need to check out other times - you can't go in during prayer times. All this is if you ...
Advantages: cheap, excellent services, good location Disadvantages: Youth hostel is cheaper
This hotel is, in my opinion the best budget traveller hotel in brunei. During my visit to BandarSeriBegawan i spent 4 nights there and 1 night in the local youth hostel. The adavantages of the is hotel are numerous:
1. At 70 Brunei Dollars or about 26 quid its far less expensive than other hotels in the city and i think is pretty good value for money.
2. The services provided are plentiful including: concierge, internet cafe, restaurant (which is pretty good) amongst several other cafes, a few boutiques, a mini-mart and finally a tours desk.
3. The staff are extremely helpful and welcoming - they will advise on anything and make you really feel at home.
4. Rooms are well appointed with fridge (more useful than you may think), tv, good bathrooms and beds.
5. The location on jalan kiannegh is excellent - literally a two ...
