Istana Holidays from £629

Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings

  • Plan, book, travel with confidence

    • payments icon

    Better together

    Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together*
    lob hotels icon

    Find the right fit

    With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package
    lob packages icon

    Rest easy

    Packages with flights are ATOL protected

Your Istana Holiday

The hassle-free way to experience this exciting city is with a custom-made Istana holiday package. Stay in the neighbourhood of Kampung Boyan, which is good for nature, history and walking or choose someplace else — our package deals are all about you. A trip to Istana is a wonderful opportunity to do a bit of sightseeing. Be sure to look around well-known attractions like Vivacity Megamall, Kuching Boulevard Shopping Complex and The Spring. Expedia can help you escape your daily routine. Tailor your holiday to Istana to match your travel style, whatever that may look like.

Top Istana Flight + Hotel Deals

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
One Point Hotel Airport Kuching

One Point Hotel Airport Kuching

2 out of 5
per person
26 Oct - 31 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Birmingham (BHX) to Kuching (KCH)
No reviews

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

Top hotels in Istana

Sheraton Kuching Hotel

Sheraton Kuching Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2, Jalan Padungan, Kuching
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £87 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£87
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Convenient location in the heart of the city. Within walking distance to the Kuching Waterfront and the usual tourist spots. Hotel staff are generally helpful and friendly. 1 receptionist who weren't so forthcoming with making recommendations, appears a bit clueless and lacking in initiative when ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Sheraton Kuching Hotel
Hilton Kuching

Hilton Kuching

5 out of 5
1 Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching, Sarawak
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £91 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£91
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (675 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in brilliant location. Facilities were excellent and staff lovely especially Sheila in the executive lounge , Harith and Wan. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hilton Kuching
Pullman Kuching

Pullman Kuching

4.5 out of 5
Interhill Place, No. 1A, Jalan Mathies, Kuching, Sarawak
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£61
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Renovations were underway so the hotel was doing their best to stay functional. The staff were fantastic but the smell of building dust every morning as you left your room got a bit too much after a few days, even though we were on the 19th floor. I would return but only once the hotel was back to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Pullman Kuching
See all 253 properties in Istana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
All Inclusive Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Beach Holidays
Beach Holidays
Family Friendly Holidays
Family Friendly Holidays

Popular places to visit

Kuching Waterfront

Kuching Waterfront

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Kuching Waterfront
Damai Beach

Damai Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Damai Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santubong. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Damai Beach
Bako National Park featuring rocky coastline and tropical scenes

Bako National Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Bako National Park

What to do in Istana

Sarawak Orangutan Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour

Sarawak Orangutan Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour

£92
per adult
Sarawak Orangutan Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour
Half-Day Kuching City Tour

Half-Day Kuching City Tour

£32
per adult
Half-Day Kuching City Tour
Waterfall Trail

Kuching Kubah National Park

£78
per adult
Kuching Kubah National Park
See all activities in Istana

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Istana travel package cost?
Starting from a low £629, a package is your portal to low-cost travel. Custom make your Istana escape by picking from our wide range of hotels, airfares and rental cars.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Istana travel package?
Don't worry if you're rethinking your Istana travel package — you can cancel or change your booking. And if you've booked it within 24 hours, you may be able to do it at no cost. However, bookings made more than 24 hours ago may incur fees from your hotel, airline or car rental company. We get that life can sometimes throw a spanner in the works, so look up our Customer Service Portal if that occurs. When you're ready to make changes, we'll be here to help.
How do I get a cheap travel package to Istana?
Browse and lock in everything all in one place with our Istana travel packages. We have deals on hotels, flights, tours and more that'll keep your travel budget happy and your spirit of adventure alive. And, with more than 550 airlines and 1,000,000 hotels around the world to choose from, there are endless opportunities to mix and match all you want.
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Istana holidays?
Expedia has joined forces with online lender Klarna to make your next trip a bit easier on the wallet. Paying in instalments means you can spread the costs of your dream holiday, leaving you with more cash to play with while you're away. Klarna has several payment plans to choose from, so you're sure to find one that fits your budget. Consider these flexible payment options:

  • Pay monthly holidays: Escape on that dream holiday sooner with Klarna's monthly instalment plans. If making bite-sized repayments each month sounds right for you, pick this option at checkout.
  • Pay in instalments holidays: Like the idea of paying down your holiday in multiple transactions? Then check out this Book Now, Pay Later option from Klarna.
  • Low deposit holidays: If paying a small percentage of your trip (rather than all of it upfront) makes it easier to hit that "book now" button, go for a low deposit holiday payment plan with Klarna.

Where should I stay in Istana?
We recommend staying near the action. Many travellers favor hotels in the vicinity of top attractions, such as Kuching Waterfront, The Spring and Riverside Shopping Complex.
What are the top hotels in Istana?
Grand Margherita Hotel and Damai Beach Resort are a couple of the most popular hotels in Istana. Why not have a look at the facilities and amenities at each and then make a decision?
How far in advance should I book my Istana holiday?
Savvy travellers often reserve their seats as early as possible. You can usually compare international airfares on Expedia up to 12 months before your intended flight. If you're purchasing tickets last minute, don't stress. Discounted prices sometimes become available just weeks before departure dates.
What does an Expedia Istana travel package include?
Expedia has all you need to organise your Istana getaway, but what your package looks like is your choice. Choose from a combination of rental cars, hotels and flights. Looking for some experiences or tours to keep you entertained? Once you've made your booking, you can add them on too. No matter your style, there's a package deal to match your needs.
What should I know before booking an Istana travel package?
You'll pick up big savings when you bundle your flights, hotels and rental cars into a travel package. Not just that, booking everything together makes trip planning much easier. So why waste your time or money? Whether you're organising an upscale romantic escape or a low-cost family road trip, take a look at our package deals today.
Can I choose my airline with an Istana Expedia travel package?
Most definitely. Expedia has over 550 airline partners to select from all over the world. With so much choice, finding the perfect carrier to fly you to Istana will be a cinch.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.