Istana Darussalam

Istana Darussalam
Istana Darussalam in 2022
General information
TypeResidence
Architectural styleMalay vernacular architecture
AddressJalan Istana Darussalam
Town or cityKampong Sumbiling Lama, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–Muara
CountryBrunei
Coordinates4°53′32″N 114°56′14″E / 4.8920903°N 114.9371379°E / 4.8920903; 114.9371379
Construction started1940s
Completed1947 (1947)
CostB$7,000
Technical details
Materialconcrete and wood
Size0.76 acres (0.31 ha)

The Istana Darussalam (English: Darussalam Palace) is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III and birthplace of Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The palace is located at Jalan Darussalam, Kampong Sumbiling Lama, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei. The building has become a tourist attraction and currently under the protection of the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act of the Museums Department.