Must-see hotels in Kuching

  • Ranee

    Kuching

    This riverfront property, housed in two old shophouses that were rebuilt after a fire, has a truly boutique ambience. All 24 rooms are different, with…

  • Singgahsana Lodge

    Kuching

    Setting the Kuching standard for backpacker digs, this hugely popular guesthouse, decked out with stylish Sarawakian crafts, has an unbeatable location, a…

  • Batik Boutique Hotel

    Kuching

    A superb location, classy design and super-friendly staff make this an excellent choice. The swirling batik used on the hotel's facade is continued in the…

  • Riverside Majestic Astana Wing

    Kuching

    The Riverside Majestic is one of Kuching's older hotels, but the 2018 addition of the new Astana Wing means it's again a great place to stay. Rooms are…

  • Marian

    Kuching

    Delightfully different, the Marian occupies a mansion once owned by a Chinese merchant before it became a convent attached to nearby St Thomas's Cathedral…

  • Radioman

    Kuching

    This central, self-styled 'heritage hostel' occupies a century-old shophouse once used for radio repairs. The building still has the original ceilings,…

  • LimeTree Hotel

    Kuching

    Dashes of lime green – a pillow, a bar of soap, a staff member’s tie, the lobby’s Cafe Sublime – accent every room of this well-run boutique hotel. (The…

  • Hilton Kuching Hotel

    Kuching

    The Hilton has spacious, international-standard rooms in shades of cream, beige and maroon and all the amenities you'd expect from this class of hotel…

  • Marco Polo's

    Kuching

    A well-run, comfortable place with a breezy verandah and a cosy living room. The breakfast of fresh fruit, banana fritters and muffins out on the verandah…

  • lima.tujoh

    Kuching

    Stylish and compact rooms feature at this welcoming spot above the hip cafe of the same name. Location-wise, you're in a laneway in the absolute heart of…

  • Le Nomade

    Kuching

    There’s a buzzing backpacker vibe at this relaxed, Iban-run place – guests often hang out in the lounge area with the friendly management. Breakfast times…

  • Pullman Kuching

    Kuching

    The 23-storey Pullman stands on a hill, towering over its neighbours. The vast white lobby is so grandiose that the rooms – in subdued tones of aquamarine…

  • Woodpecker Lodge

    Kuching

    Tucked away in a side street near the river in New Chinatown, Woodpecker Lodge features a variety of room options with modern decor, plenty of information…

  • Meritin

    Kuching

    Modern and spacious rooms feature at this hotel, opened in 2017. The decor blends clean, neutral tones with subtle nods to a traditional Asian design…

  • Kuching Waterfront Lodge

    Kuching

    In an atmospheric old shopfront, this lodge has a variety of rooms, some with windows and some without, so you should definitely look at a few. Thought…

  • Hotel Grand Margherita Kuching

    Kuching

    On a fine piece of riverfront real estate, this place will spoil you with a bright, modern lobby, 288 very comfortable rooms, and amenities such as a…

  • Threehouse B&B

    Kuching

    A spotless, family-friendly guesthouse in a great Old Chinatown location (surrounded by other options should they be full). The 10 rooms are spaced over…

  • Beds

    Kuching

    This guesthouse has attracted a loyal following thanks to comfy couches in the lobby, a well-equipped kitchen you can cook in, and 12 spotless rooms, nine…

  • Telang Usan Hotel

    Kuching

    A welcoming hotel popular with domestic travellers that exudes an old-school feel. The rooms are a little old-fashioned, with ageing furniture, but the…

  • Abell Hotel

    Kuching

    This nonsmoking hotel offers 80 rooms that are stylish but not luxurious; the cheaper ones look out onto an air well. The name – like that of the street…

  • Harbour View Hotel

    Kuching

    If it’s modern comforts you’re after, this 243-room tower, 13 storeys high, offers decent facilities for reasonable prices. Breakfast is RM20 per person…

  • Padungan Hotel

    Kuching

    A comfortable, modern hotel housed in a redesigned commercial building (painted an unmissable orange) that offers good-value rooms in a convenient…

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