Bandar Seri Begawan Travel Guide
Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei’s capital and a city of 64,409 people on the island of Borneo. It is the country’s main urban centre and administrative hub.
Most international visitors arrive at Brunei International Airport, which serves the city. The nearby coastline includes Tungku Beach, 11.3 kilometres away, Serasa Beach at 17.1 kilometres, Muara Beach at 21.2 kilometres and Penanjong Beach at 30.5 kilometres.
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Weather in Bandar Seri Begawan
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Know before you go
Pays in BND
Plug type Type G
Emergency 991
Dial code +673
Tipping: Tipping is not widely practiced or expected in Brunei, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
Best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan
Jan
30°27Feb
30°25Mar
30°24Apr
31°27May
31°25Jun
31°21Jul
31°17Aug
31°25Sep
31°19Oct
31°24Nov
31°27Dec
30°27Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Bandar Seri Begawan
Tungku Beach
11.3 km away
Serasa Beach
17.1 km away
Muara Beach
21.2 km away
Muara Spit
27 km away
Penanjong Beach
30.5 km away
Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan
Istana Nurul Iman
palace
4 km
Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
stadium arena
2.9 km
Muzium Brunei
museum
3.7 km
Royal Regalia Museum
museum
1.1 km
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
museum
4 km
Malay Technology Museum
museum
3.9 km
Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas
park
1.6 km
Kota Batu, Brunei-Muara
historic site
3.4 km
Getting there
Brunei International Airport · 4.7 km
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