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Our top choices for Balikpapan cheap hotels

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Prime' sign, large windows, and a green accent on the facade.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a city view.
A conference room with a large table, whiteboard, and audio equipment.
A modern bathroom with a curved vanity, a mirror, and a towel rack.

1. Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan

Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Australia
Hussein
Rp304.215
Rp368.099 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan
A swimming pool with metal handrails and a tiled edge.
A bar area with Guinness branding, a television, and a bar stocked with various bottles.
A gym with exercise equipment, a large mirror, and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a laptop on the bed.

2. Hotel Mega Lestari

Hotel Mega Lestari
Balikpapan
United Kingdom
Angelina
Rp258.095
Rp315.461 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Mega Lestari
A living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a stone-textured accent wall.
A hallway with a staircase leading to a landing, a door with a number, and a trash bin.
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

3. Hotel O near Balikpapan International Airport formerly Barkah Guest House

Hotel O near Balikpapan International Airport formerly Barkah Guest House
Balikpapan
Rp87.026
Rp105.302 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel O near Balikpapan International Airport formerly Barkah Guest House
A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, a bar area with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.
A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a sign for 'Swiss-Baillon', and a well-lit outdoor area with palm trees and a covered seating area.
An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a formal event, featuring black chairs with gold sashes and white tablecloths.

4. Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan

Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan
Balikpapan
United States
Thomas
Rp330.029
Rp402.871 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan
A restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, tables, and chairs.
A conference room with a long table, black chairs, and modern lighting.
A person lying on a bed with a laptop and a mug.
A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a central pillar.

5. Midtown Xpress Balikpapan

Midtown Xpress Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Italy
luigi
Rp355.537
Rp430.200 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan
A restaurant with a wooden counter, multiple tables, and chairs.
A person cleaning a living room with a spray bottle and a long wand.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a large pink abstract painting on the wall, and a hanger on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'prima' sign on the facade.

6. d'primahotel Balikpapan

d'primahotel Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Switzerland
Benjamin
Rp386.363
Rp467.499 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
d'primahotel Balikpapan
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A conference room with a blue wall, a glass table, and a black office chair. There are shelves with boxes and a green electronic device on the left.
A building with a sign reading "Grand Garuda Guest House".
A white sink with a chrome faucet and a white wall.

7. OYO 1272 Grand Garuda Guest House

OYO 1272 Grand Garuda Guest House
Balikpapan
Rp132.462
Rp160.279 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
OYO 1272 Grand Garuda Guest House
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the sea, and buildings in the background.
A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows with a city view.
A modern hotel with a prominent "ibis HOTEL" sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and potted plants.

8. ibis Balikpapan

ibis Balikpapan
Balikpapan
Thailand
happy as
Rp386.777
Rp468.001 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Balikpapan
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, and a seating area with a chair.
A City Hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden area in front.
An elevator with a metallic finish, flanked by walls with vertical light strips.
A corridor with striped walls, a white railing, and a green carpet.

9. City Hotel

City Hotel
Balikpapan
Rp289.793
Rp353.829 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
City Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern building with large windows and a covered outdoor seating area.
A conference room with rows of blue chairs, wooden tables, and a long table covered with a grey cloth.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

10. Bintang Hotel

Bintang Hotel
Balikpapan
Rp252.918
Rp308.844 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Bintang Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is Balikpapan like for travellers on a budget?
Balikpapan has a variety of cheap accommodation options and places to visit, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as E Walk, BSB Beach and Plaza Balikpapan.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Balikpapan?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Balikpapan, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually October and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Balikpapan are April, March, December and January, with each month seeing an average of 301 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Balikpapan?
You don't have to spend a lot to find things to see and do in Balikpapan. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost very little. Head to E Walk and Plaza Balikpapan for some bargain shopping, or hunt for deals at Pentacity Mall.
How can I get to Balikpapan and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Balikpapan can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away from the centre in Balikpapan (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.). Balikpapan may not have many public transport choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.

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