Istana Holidays
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Your Istana Holiday
Book an Istana holiday package that includes only the things you need and nothing you don't. Good for nature, history and walking, think about staying in the neighbourhood of Kampung Boyan. A trip to Istana is a terrific opportunity to do a bit of sightseeing. Make sure you visit popular attractions like Vivacity Megamall, Kuching Boulevard Shopping Complex and The Spring. Don't put off your visit to this destination any longer. The ultimate Istana holiday is a couple of clicks away with Expedia.
Istana Holiday
Istana Essential Information
Language | Malaysian |
|---|---|
Currency | Malaysian ringgits |
Local Goodbye | Sampai jumpa lagi |
Closest Airport | Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) |
Max Temp Winter | 29ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 32ºC |
Top Sights | Sarawak Museum, St. Josephs Cathedral and Pantai Pasir Pandak |
Our pick of the best Istana Hotel Deals
Sheraton Kuching Hotel
Citadines Uplands Kuching
"Too old building"
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton Kuching
"Hotel was close to local attractions, restaurants and river. My room had a great view of the river. Bed was comfortable and had coffee and tea making facilities and a fridge. The breakfast buffet had a good selection of several cuisines. I found each member of staff that I interacted with to be friendly, ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Discover the most popular places to visit in Istana
Kuching Waterfront
You can take time to visit Kuching Waterfront during your travels to Kuching. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Damai Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Damai Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kuching. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area.
Bako National Park
Forests, mangroves and beaches teeming with bearded pigs, otters, proboscis monkeys and macaques await at this park, less than an hour’s drive from Kuching.
What to do in Istana
