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#1FD - Balikpapan Run & About

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Most Popular Booked Balikpapan Hotels

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Four Points by Sheraton Balikpapan $40

Per night/room

Apr 24 - Apr 25

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Four Points by Sheraton Balikpapan

Four Points by Sheraton Balikpapan

Jalan Pelita No.19, Sepinggan Raya, Balikpapan
     
    5.0
    of 5, from 1 reviews
    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 7 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Free parking, express check-in, and express check-out are also offered.

    Novotel Balikpapan $34

    Per night/room

    May 2 - May 3

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    Novotel Balikpapan

    Novotel Balikpapan

    Jl Brigjen Ery Suparjan No 2, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
       
      5.0
      of 5, from 1 reviews
      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      This eco-friendly hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and enjoy free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.

      Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites $30

      Per night/room

      Apr 20 - Apr 21

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      Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

      Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

      Grand Sudirman Balikpapan,7, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
         
        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free WiFi.

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        Best Inn Hotel

        Best Inn Hotel

        Jl. MT Haryono No. 77, Balikpapan, Kalimantan
           
          3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this hotel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A coffee shop, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

          d'primahotel Balikpapan $19

          Per night/room

          Apr 25 - Apr 26

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          d'primahotel Balikpapan

          d'primahotel Balikpapan

          78 Jl. MT Haryono, Damai, Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur
             
            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            A restaurant, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are among this hotel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A coffee shop, luggage storage, and concierge services are also on offer.

            Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan $23

            Per night/room

            May 3 - May 4

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            Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

            Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

            Balikpapan Ocean Square, Jalan Jendral Sudirman, Pasar Baru, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
               
              4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and airport shuttle. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free self parking.

              Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan $50

              Per night/room

              Apr 19 - Apr 20

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              Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan

              Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan

              Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 47, Balikpapan Superblock, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
                 
                4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 7 conference rooms, 24-hour business center, and airport shuttle. WiFi in public areas is free.

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                Borneo Bay City

                Borneo Bay City

                Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No.1, Klandasan Ilir, Balikpapan Kota, Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur
                   
                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Dry cleaning is provided and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.

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                  Places To Go In Balikpapan

                  Welcome, traveler, to Balikpapan. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Balikpapan

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Balikpapan. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Balikpapan? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Balikpapan attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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