Al Afiah Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Al Afiah Hotel is worth booking if you want a low-cost, well-rated base in Bandar Seri Begawan with two major mosques within a short walk. Skip it if you want 5-star comfort, which our Luxury pick offers at about four times the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Al Afiah is our Budget pick for the city. It suits couples, families and solo travellers who want a clean, simple 3-star hotel with a halal breakfast, a gym and free parking, at the lowest price among our three choices.
Travellers who want a resort feel or a long list of hotel extras should look at our Luxury pick instead. If you need confirmed details on room size or noise, note that these have not been assessed for this hotel.
Location and getting around
The address is Simpang 88, LOT 46582, GF 46582-46587, 1st & 2nd Floor Bangunan Begawan Pehin Dato Haji Mohd. Yusof, Block A. Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 and mention the river jetty, restaurants and shops nearby, plus easy access to the airport.
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is about 0.9 km away, around 11 minutes on foot. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 1.7 km, about 21 minutes. The Brunei Museum is 4.7 km away, around 59 minutes on foot, so it is far: take a taxi or public transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Free parking is listed if you are driving. Guests also say staff arrange tours and transport, which helps for the sights further out.
What guests say
The score is 8.6 out of 10 from 869 reviews. That is a strong result for a budget hotel and is based on a good number of stays.
Guests praise two things most: the location and the staff. The team is described as friendly and helpful, and willing to organise tours and transport.
Our data shows no recurring guest complaint. That does not mean there are none, so read a few recent reviews for the room type you want.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €60.20 a night, about €120.40 for both nights. That was 44% below the €107.74 median of the hotels we compared. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, The Brunei Hotel, is also 3 stars, scored 8.7 and cost €90.85 a night. Our Luxury pick, The Empire Brunei, is a 5-star hotel that scored 9.1 at €247.76 a night. Al Afiah's score is close to The Brunei Hotel's for about €30 less per night.
For that money you get a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, free parking and a breakfast listed as halal, Asian and buffet.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan. Al Afiah had the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice was set aside, and its 8.6 score placed it joint third of four. A small field, but a clear price advantage with a score above 8.5.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation rules carefully.
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, confirm gym opening times, and ask the hotel about tour or transport costs in advance if you plan to use them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Al Afiah Hotel from Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque?
About 1.7 km, roughly 21 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is closer, at about 11 minutes.
Is breakfast halal at Al Afiah Hotel?
Breakfast is listed as halal, Asian and buffet. Check whether it is included in your rate.
Does Al Afiah Hotel have parking and a gym?
Free parking and a fitness center are listed. Confirm availability and opening hours for your dates.
How much is Al Afiah Hotel per night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €60.20 a night. Prices change, so check today's rate.
Can I walk to the Brunei Museum from Al Afiah Hotel?
It is 4.7 km, around 59 minutes on foot, which is far. A taxi or public transport is the practical choice.