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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Place2Stay Business Hotel @ Metrocity

Place2Stay Business Hotel @ Metrocity

Place2Stay Business Hotel @ Metrocity
3.0 star property
Kuching
7.2 out of 10, Good, (37)
"many restaurant nearby"
Malaysia
Muhammad Herman
The price is RM64
RM85 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Place2Stay Business Hotel @ Metrocity
Lobby
Hotel O Hoover Room

Hotel O Hoover Room

Hotel O Hoover Room
2.5 star property
Kuching
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"There was a fire in my bathroom and they moved me to a different room. The new room they provided the drain backfilled filling up the bathroom floor with sewer water. Make sure that you bring your own toothpaste and soap. Did I mention the cockroach’s? "
Malaysia
Ron
The price is RM51
RM68 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel O Hoover Room
Exterior
Borneo Tribal Village

Borneo Tribal Village

Borneo Tribal Village
2.5 star property
Kuching
The price is RM55
RM75 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Borneo Tribal Village
Front of property
CheckInn Express Kuching

CheckInn Express Kuching

CheckInn Express Kuching
2.0 star property
Kuching
2.0 out of 10, (1)
The price is RM46
RM60 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
CheckInn Express Kuching
Free WiFi
Place2Stay - Opposite Hilton

Place2Stay - Opposite Hilton

Place2Stay - Opposite Hilton
2.0 star property
Kuching
6.0 out of 10, (14)
"the receptionists (both morning and night shift) are not friendly at all, treating customers like they just wanna quickly get rid of anyone. the one handling me during check in typed in a few things and pass me the remote control and key without even bothering to inform the room number. the night shift girl was just simply annoyed at me for accidently moving their door stopper and i actually apologised out of courtesy but instead i get a very cold response and she was clearly annoyed. now what...
Malaysia
khairunnisa
The price is RM49
RM68 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Place2Stay - Opposite Hilton
2 outdoor pools
Badul Homestay

Badul Homestay

Badul Homestay
3.0 star property
Kuching
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is RM157
RM210 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Badul Homestay
Free WiFi, bed sheets
MetroCity Backpackers

MetroCity Backpackers

MetroCity Backpackers
2.0 star property
Kuching
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"Everything is perfect"
Malaysia
Bukan
The price is RM90
RM107 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
MetroCity Backpackers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Village House

The Village House

The Village House
3.5 star property
Kuching
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91)
"Very relaxing to stay, will definetly go again"
Singapore
Wen Jie
The price is RM311
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
The Village House
Free WiFi
Zotel Hotel

Zotel Hotel

Zotel Hotel
3.0 star property
Kuching
7.8 out of 10, Good, (28)
"Budget accommodation. "
Singapore
Chye
The price is RM75
RM98 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Zotel Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Woodpecker Lodge Kuching

Woodpecker Lodge Kuching

Woodpecker Lodge Kuching
2.5 star property
Kuching
7.0 out of 10, Good, (36)
"If you want to stay in Kuching for visiting the different national park don't hesitate you can book the Woodpecker Lodge. Olivier is very friendly and helpful, he will take time to explain and to help you how to book your visit."
Belgium
Sébastien
The price is RM64
RM85 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Woodpecker Lodge Kuching
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Pullman Kuching

Pullman Kuching

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Kok Ken 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pullman Kuching

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What is there to see and do in Istana?
You don't have to spend a fortune to find places to visit in Istana. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Head to Plaza Merdeka and Hills Shopping Mall for some bargain shopping, or hunt for deals at Medan Niaga Satok Market.
How can I get to Istana and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Istana can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is Kuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.), 5.6 mi (9.1 km) away. Istana might not have many public transport options to choose from so a car rental could be an economical alternative to explore more of the area.