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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a tiled shower wall.

Two individuals in red shirts at a reception desk with clocks and a TV on the wall.

A reception desk with a flat-screen TV above it, three clocks on the wall, and a floral arrangement on the left.

1. Palette - Bukit Mata Boutique Hotel

Kuching

￥3,828

￥4,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom area with a sink and toilet.

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the word "IMPERIAL" above it.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a dark interior.

A hotel with a prominent Imperial Riverbank Hotel sign, a large entrance with a curved facade, and a well-lit corner.

2. Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching

Kuching

Mohamad Helmi

￥4,951

￥5,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional interior with a wooden reception desk, tiled floor, and a staircase.

A rustic courtyard with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a stone table.

A rustic building with a brick wall and a wooden door labeled "SMOKING AREA".

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase with ornate railings, and a potted plant.

3. Kuching Waterfront Lodge

Kuching

"Room was clean and a good size. Sheets, towels provided. Reception staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful - and were excited for us to see the best of the city and surrounding area. Extremely convenient for many attractions of the city - right on the waterfront, and almost directly opposite the Assembly buildings. Chinatown is just behind - with many delicious options for food. Fantastic. "

Lucy

￥3,553

￥4,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a view of a city skyline.

A hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard, and a body of water reflecting the buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

4. Grand Margherita Hotel

Kuching

Lisa

￥9,390

￥10,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern interior with a seating area, tables, and a view through large windows.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with artwork.

A chef in a professional kitchen with stainless steel surfaces, pots, and a wok.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a mirror, and a wooden floor.

5. Meritin Hotel

Kuching

Lee

￥5,535

￥6,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A swimming pool with clear blue water, a flag, and a view of a traditional building.

A modern hotel lobby with a spacious layout, large potted plants, and a central seating area.

A hotel room with large windows, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A building with large arched windows and a glass atrium.

6. The Waterfront Hotel

Kuching

James

￥14,542

￥16,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows allowing natural light. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A large, modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and other residential buildings.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a glass coffee table, and a sofa.

A poolside dining area with a table set for a meal, including a burger and fries, and lounge chairs in the background.

7. The Marian Boutique Lodging House

Kuching

tracey

￥5,151

￥5,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a traditional building through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

A modern lounge area with a checkered floor, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of a pagoda and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, red chairs, and a dining area.

8. Hilton Kuching

Kuching

Volun

￥16,652

￥18,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern indoor dining area with large windows offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a river and a distant building.

A tall, modern building with a curved facade and large windows. The name "Riverside" is visible on the lower part of the building.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows offering views of a bridge and greenery.

9. Astana Wing - Riverside Majestic Hotel

Kuching

Murray

￥9,927

￥11,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A nighttime pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a gazebo.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a car parked outside, and a tall building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and a staircase.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a bar with drinks and fruits.

10. Pullman Kuching

Kuching

SEE

￥16,026

￥17,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a central column, seating areas, and a water feature.

A spacious lobby with a green bar area, comfortable seating, and a decorative ceiling.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a vintage jukebox.

A hotel entrance with a well-lit interior, a chandelier, and a sign reading "MALIBU PLACE".

11. Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites

Kuching

Brenda

￥5,583

￥6,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern bedroom with a wooden floor, a large bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains. There are potted plants on the balcony.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a large round white object, and potted plants.

A modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a shower area.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, large windows, and a view of the sunset.

12. The Ranee Boutique Suites

Kuching

Jesse

￥15,204

￥16,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with illuminated windows.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a large hanging light fixture, and orange seating.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Boulevard' sign and an 'Imperial Hotel' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a water feature with fountains.

13. Imperial Hotel Kuching

Kuching

Juariyah

￥8,195

￥9,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A reception area with a marble reception desk, a large potted plant, wicker chairs, and a view through a glass door.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.

A staircase with a white railing, a potted plant, and a fire extinguisher.

14. Roxy Hotel Siniawan

Kuching

LEONG HENG

￥4,248

￥5,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a Christmas tree, and a sign indicating the hotel name and number.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery and buildings.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

15. 56 Hotel

Kuching

chai foon

￥5,956

￥7,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a window, curtains, a picture on the wall, and a radiator.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and towel rack.

The exterior of OYO Mayfair Hotel with large glass doors, a signboard, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a red door marked "OYO" and an elevator with a digital display.

16. Hotel O yfair Hotel

Kuching

Anonymous traveler

￥2,626

￥3,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A buffet setup with various food items, coffee and tea stations, and a decorative chef figure.

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage, parked cars, and palm trees.

A hallway with a marble wall, a glass door leading to a room, and a potted plant with flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, beige walls, and two abstract paintings.

17. DeHome Boutique Hotel

Kuching

Benjamin

￥4,834

￥5,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lobby with a marble floor, wooden paneling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern building with a vertical garden facade, a prominent sign reading "ROXY PADUNGAN," and a ground-level entrance with a car rental sign.

A modern restaurant interior with grey sofas, teal chairs, and wooden tables.

A modern hotel reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, and a row of buffet stations.

18. Roxy Hotel Padungan

Kuching

Dejan

￥5,471

￥5,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A person lying on an inflatable pool float in a swimming pool with a tree and a small planter box.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a white bathtub, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel building with a prominent vertical sign reading "THEATRE HOTEL KUCHING".

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and wicker chairs, large windows offering views of parked cars and greenery outside.

19. Theatre Hotel

Kuching

Ooi

￥7,536

￥8,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A luxurious lobby with ornate ceiling decorations, a reception desk, and plush seating areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A tall hotel building with a modern glass facade, named "Riverside Majestic."

A luxurious room with ornate gold detailing, plush seating, and a grand ceiling design.

20. Puteri Wing, Riverside Majestic Hotel

Kuching

￥12,610

￥14,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Stay near popular Istana attractions

Astana Palace

8.2/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Astana Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Istana. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

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Top Istana Hotel Reviews

The Waterfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak was outstanding from beginning to end. Everything about our experience was five-star, and we would happily stay here again. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Kuching, within easy walking distance of the beautiful waterfront, shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. It was an ideal base for enjoying everything this wonderful city has to offer. Our room was spacious, comfortable, beautifully presented and exceptionally clean. The hotel facilities were excellent, and we appreciated the attention to detail throughout our stay. The highlight, however, was the wonderful staff. Everyone we met was warm, welcoming, professional and genuinely helpful. From reception and housekeeping to the restaurant staff, we experienced the kindness and hospitality that made our visit to Sarawak so special. Breakfast was also excellent, with a generous selection of local and international choices and friendly, attentive service. Thank you to the entire Waterfront Hotel team for making our time in Kuching so enjoyable and memorable. Your hospitality contributed greatly to our experience of this beautiful city. Excellent location, excellent facilities, wonderful service and exceptional people. Five stars from us. We look forward to returning!"

The Marian Boutique Lodging House

8/10 Good

"Wonderful location. Get a room away from the road (not Betty Johnson) as the road noise is significant and goes all night."

Hilton Kuching

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quality hotel. Good enough to go back to."

Imperial Hotel Kuching

10/10 Excellent

"accessible to mall, all types of restaurants, supermarkets."

Pullman Kuching

10/10 Excellent

"We had a beautiful time at the Pullman. Our bedroom and bathroom was very spacious. The staff were always helpful and polite to us. The pool is enormous!"

Citadines Uplands Kuching

8/10 Good

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Grand Margherita Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Well located. Very good value for the money."

Theatre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is Perfect. Highly recommended."

Legacy Hill Hotel

8/10 Good

"Simple, clean, and comfortable stay. The location is a plus - walking distance to the city centre, ideal if you like to explore on foot"

More cheap stays in Istana

Hotel O Hua Kuok Inn

227, Persiaran Ban Hock Kuching Sarawak

￥2,038

￥2,712 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (29 reviews)

Place2stay Campus Hub

11, Kuching Outer Ring Road Kota Samarahan

￥1,950

￥2,717 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

One Point Hotel Airport Kuching

Sublot 7, Lot 659-660, Ground Floor, Kuching Sarawak

￥2,289

￥2,878 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

One Point Inn King Centre

64 Jalan Tabuan Dayak Kuching Sarawak

￥2,581

￥3,194 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

The Marian Boutique Lodging House

No 25 & 27, Wayang Street Kuching Sarawak

￥5,151

￥5,949 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)

Legacy Hill Hotel

Lot 395, Ban Hock Road, Kuching Sarawak

￥6,367

￥7,325 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Istana?

Located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the heart of Istana, Sheraton Kuching Hotel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are One Point Hotel - RH Plaza and Voco Kuching by IHG. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Istana.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Istana?

Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park : This vacation home rental near Istana is in the business district and equipped with air-conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Amenities like kitchenware and free parking are also available for your convenience. See all vacation rentals in Istana.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Istana, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Istana.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Istana?

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What is staying in Istana like?

Those traveling to Istana are sure to enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 303 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Istana.

What is there to see in Istana?

A favorite place to visit is Astana Palace. You'll also find Fort Margherita and Kuching Waterfront in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Istana guide.

What's the weather like in Istana?

The hottest months are usually May and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Istana are January, December, February, and November, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Istana hotels

1. Palette - Bukit Mata Boutique Hotel

2. Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching

3. Kuching Waterfront Lodge

4. Grand Margherita Hotel

5. Meritin Hotel

6. The Waterfront Hotel

7. The Marian Boutique Lodging House

8. Hilton Kuching

9. Astana Wing - Riverside Majestic Hotel

10. Pullman Kuching

11. Merdeka Palace Hotels & Suites

12. The Ranee Boutique Suites

13. Imperial Hotel Kuching

14. Roxy Hotel Siniawan

15. 56 Hotel

16. Hotel O yfair Hotel

17. DeHome Boutique Hotel

18. Roxy Hotel Padungan

19. Theatre Hotel

20. Puteri Wing, Riverside Majestic Hotel

Stay near popular Istana attractions

Astana Palace

Top Istana Hotel Reviews

The Waterfront Hotel

The Marian Boutique Lodging House

Hilton Kuching

Imperial Hotel Kuching

Pullman Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

Grand Margherita Hotel

Theatre Hotel

Legacy Hill Hotel

More cheap stays in Istana

Hotel O Hua Kuok Inn

Place2stay Campus Hub

One Point Hotel Airport Kuching

One Point Inn King Centre

The Marian Boutique Lodging House

Legacy Hill Hotel

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