Must see hotels in 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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…