Brunei is a small, oil-rich Islamic country on the northwestern coast of Borneo. Brunei is renowned for its wealthy monarch and subsidized society. The population of Brunei is chiefly Malay and Brunei’s culture is embedded in its Malay origins, which are evident in its language, arts and traditions, albeit Chinese and Indian influences.
Malay is Brunei’s official language, and English is widely spoken. Economically, Brunei is one of the richest countries in the world, with its plenty oil and gas resources. Its per-capita income is one of the highest in the world. This allows its citizen to enjoy subsidized housing, free education through the university level, as well as pensions and medical care. Above all, there's no personal income tax in Brunei.
Brunei’s capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan. Besides being Brunei’s center of commerce, finance and government, Bandar Seri Begawan is a tourist-friendly city with modern infrastructure, a wide range of accommodations, ranging from five stars to discount hotels, and several landmarks such as the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum and the tranquil Kampong Ayer.
Because of its warm temperatures all year round, you can visit Brunei any time of the year except during the rainy months (October-May) and the holy month of Ramadan. To help make your stay at a hotel in this affluent part of the world more affordable, Planet Holiday has listed discount hotels in Brunei for you. Pick your destination to view discount hotels in Brunei.