This basic hotel has acceptable rooms with fan or air-con. The management is friendly and a good source of information on travelling around Brunei. The downside is the somewhat inconvenient location: it's 3km east of town, accessed by bus 39 or by water taxi. Note that buses stop… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hotel is like a formerly prosperous oldster going gracefully to seed. The standard rooms are strangely more appealing than the deluxe rooms, the only difference we could see was the size. The place is pervaded by a somewhat musty fug and the industrial air conditioners in th… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This simple guesthouse is a decent budget choice for those seeking a central location. Rooms are spartan but huge and paying extra snags you an attached bathroom. If all you need is a clean place to lay your head in BSB, this should suit. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Inconveniently located between the city centre and Gadong, the Riverview is a large hotel popular with local and Malaysian guests. The rooms are fairly spacious and well-kept. Book well in advance if you want to claim one of the four standard singles. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This new spot is appealing and is worth considering if you can get a great online or travel agency rate, but we'd still rather be in the Sheraton in the city centre. The rooms are new, large and well appointed, but the service appears somewhat inconsistent. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Even if you're on a tight budget, consider spending a little more to enjoy the comforts of this excellent midrange hotel. Rooms are clean and well taken care of, and there's a great little swimming pool and wireless internet access. There's also a decent restaurant on the ground … Full Lonely Planet Review ›