Sarawak · Malaysia
Where to stay in Miri
Miri is a city in Sarawak, Malaysia, home to about 235,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MYY11 km · Miri Airport
- Currency
- MYRMalaysian ringgit
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala Lumpur
- Language
- Malay
About
About Miri
Miri () is a coastal city in north-eastern Sarawak, Malaysia, located near the border of Brunei, on the island of Borneo. The city covers an area of 997.43 square kilometres (385.11 sq mi), located 798 kilometres (496 mi) northeast of Kuching and 329 kilometres (204 mi) southwest of Kota Kinabalu.
Visitors stop for transit here to change planes before heading onward to Gunung Mulu National Park or the famous Kelabit Highlands. Miri boasts a diverse population, which consists of Chinese, Malay, Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Kelabit, Lun Bawang and many other ethnic groups, as well as international students at the university. The Sarawak Shell Berhad and Petronas Carigali are headquartered here. As a result, Miri has a cosmopolitan whiff as it hosts expatriates from all over the world, who work in these multinational oil and gas giants.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Miri
See
- Grand Old Lady and the Petroleum Museum
- Taman Selera
- Tamu Muhibah
Do
- Esplanade Beach
- San Ching Tian Temple
- Dive near Miri
- Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club
- Lambir Hills National Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Miri
40 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| 91 Street Boutique Inn | 4.3 km | |
| Ajang Hotel | 3.2 km | |
| Ano Hotel | 2.8 km | |
| Emart Hotel (Riam) | 8.0 km | |
| Grand Palace Hotel | 1.2 km | |
| Imperial Palace Hotel | 1.5 km | |
| Kingsley Hotel | 2.7 km | |
| Kingwood Boutique Hotel | 2.8 km | |
| Merdeka Suites Hotel Miri | 7.1 km | |
| Meritz Hotel | 2.6 km | |
| Miri Marriott Resort & Spa | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 1018 Telang Usan Hotel Miri OYO Rooms | 6.8 km | |
| OYO 1023 La Mirina Boutique Inn OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| OYO 1111 Harmony Stay OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| OYO 1148 Kenyalang Suite OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 89301 Ys Inn OYO Rooms | 8.3 km | |
| OYO 89604 City Home Stay OYO Rooms | 6.3 km | |
| OYO 89775 98inn OYO Rooms | 3.7 km | |
| OYO 89950 365 Nice Stay OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| OYO 90089 N H Inn OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 90208 Milion Inn OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 90219 Hua Kiew Hotel OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| OYO 90220 River Inn OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| OYO 90290 Homestay Miri Sarawak - Lot10zerosix OYO Rooms | 4.9 km | |
| OYO 976 Dragon Inn OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 977 Hong Kong Suites OYO Rooms | 2.6 km | |
| OYO 985 Hotel Nur OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| OYO 989 Ostay Inn OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| OYO HOME 90238 Just Homestay OYO Rooms | 11.2 km | |
| OYO Home 90247 Homestay Canada Hill OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO Home 90342 Sena Home Homestay #828 OYO Rooms | 9.7 km | |
| OYO Home 90435 Sena Home Homestay #819 OYO Rooms | 9.8 km | |
| Pacific Orient Hotel | 2.9 km | |
| Palace Inn | 3.1 km | |
| Pari Inn | 8.2 km | |
| Pullman Miri Waterfront | 3.2 km | |
| Somerset Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| SPOT ON 89838 Lm Residence OYO Rooms | 4.2 km | |
| Venice Inn | 3.3 km | |
| Walk Inn | 2.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Miri
Miri has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; December is the wettest, with about 381 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Miri: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Miri Airport (MYY), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Marudi Airport (MUR, 44 km) and Mulu Airport (MZV, 97 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Local bus services are available in front of Wisma Pelita Tunku. Available route are Permyjaya, Tudan, Senadin, Taman Tunku, Hospital, RTM (Pujut Corner to Pujut 5) and Sungai Rait+Bakam. The fare is RM1 under RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Programme.
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MYY · Miri Airport
MUR · Marudi Airport
MZV · Mulu Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Miri
Eat
For a fabulous gastronomical experience, Miri is the place to try out all sorts of food. Depending on your budget, there is a variety of eateries around.
Drink
Tourists are encouraged to try the Sarawakian authentic rice wine known as 'tuak'. 'Tuak' is usually served during festive seasons, especially during Gawai (the Harvest Festival celebrated by the Ibans). Apart from that, if one is looking for a place for drinks and some entertainment, there are few places to go.
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Questions
Miri: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Miri?
Miri has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; December is the wettest, with about 381 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Miri?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Miri Airport (MYY), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Marudi Airport (MUR, 44 km) and Mulu Airport (MZV, 97 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Miri?
Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Nearby
Destinations near Miri
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.