Top things to do in Singapore
Attractions, tours and activities in Singapore
Recommended museums in Singapore
Where to discover culture and the arts in Singapore
Singapore: the city's best neighbourhoods
Find a great area to stay in Singapore
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Orchard
1.6 miles from city centre
Orchard Road’s 20-odd malls are like honeypots for shopper bees. Best for the budget-conscious is Far East Plaza, where teenagers blow their dollars, or save them for *Scape’s weekend bazaar and events. Discerning shoppers head to ION Orchard for eight levels of high-end international brands. 313@Somerset is great for high-street brands.
Places to stay from £30 per night
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Little India
1.1 miles from city centre
‘Big India’ is a bit far away, so why not save your legs and dive into this gourmand's paradise instead? Muthu’s Curry and Banana Leaf are two popular places for fish-head curry, a local delicacy. Little India is one of the last few districts to retain its cultural and architectural authenticity; don’t miss the ancient Sri Mariamman Temple.
Places to stay from £13 per night
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Bugis
0.7 miles from city centre
Boutiques and old-colonial buildings have earned this district a reputation as a charming shopping neighbourhood. Bugis Street has over 800 tented stalls with quirky souvenirs and brassy baubles. Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple bears glistening treasures, with strikingly lifelike architecture that seems to leap out at you in all directions.
Places to stay from £21 per night
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Geylang
2.5 miles from city centre
Singapore’s naughtiest district is a pink-lit haze of loopy lorongs (lanes) with charming thatched-roof shops with colourful facades. Massage parlours – both adult-oriented and mainstream – offer a thousand ways to relax. Belt out ‘Cantopop’ or Teresa Teng tunes at karaoke, or nip up some famed chilli crab from one of the seafood eateries.
Places to stay from £14 per night
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Sentosa Island
3.2 miles from city centre
Beach bunny alert! Tanjong, Palawan and Siloso are man-made beaches filled with dozens of upscale hotels. Take your kids to Universal Studios, or watch 15,000 creatures flutter by at Butterfly Park. Fly away at iFly Singapore’s humungous wind tunnel, then dine at restaurants managed by celebrity chefs like Joël Robuchon and Sam Leong.
Places to stay from £152 per night
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Marina Bay
0.6 miles from city centre
Palms shoot from the concrete between Marina Bay’s skyscrapers. Rotate on the Singapore Flyer observation wheel for a spot of swoon-inducing fun. Gander at the Gardens by the Bay, or pull out your magnifying glass and make for the ArtScience Musuem for interactive fun. For kicks, cross over Helix Bridge (a curved bridge that resembles DNA).
Places to stay from £126 per night
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Singapore River
0.5 miles from city centre
Adrenaline junkie? Feel the gravity of the G-Max Reverse Bungee. Take in the views of Marina Bay and the famous half-lion, half-fish fountain at Merlion Park. At dusk, the pace slows down as the sun reflects across the water, but a stroll along Boat Quay, Clarke Quay or Robertson Quay reveals plenty of restaurants that pop with colour.
Places to stay from £12 per night
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Dhoby Ghaut
0.7 miles from city centre
Dhoby Ghaut’s got a touch of flair about it. It’s home to Singapore’s first fine-arts school, and you’ll see arty types sauntering the streets at every turn. Watch art-house films at The Cathay, shop at Plaza Singapura, or zap over to Istana to see the President’s official residence – its security guard-filled grounds are open on public holidays.
Places to stay from £43 per night
About Singapore
Including tips for the best time to visit Singapore
The tiny island city-state of Singapore packs a lot of diversity into its borders. Malay, Chinese, Indian and Arab commmunities have all left their mark on the city and have each brought their own distinct flavours to the mix.
If it’s your first time in Singapore, this fusion of cultures will keep you intrigued to no end. Go shopping for souvenirs in Chinatown, gather your thoughts at the four-storey Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, check out Little India’s statue-covered Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, and stop for some mint tea in the Arabic quarter – all in the space of a day.
Alternatively, take it slow and dedicate a full day to each neighbourhood. Kampong Glam’s maze of bazaars, flea markets and shisha bars shouldn’t be rushed, while Orchard Road is a good place to visit if shopping in luxury malls is high on your agenda.
Singapore is also a leading advocate for climate change. Its spectacular Gardens by The Bay – a huge area of reclaimed land near the Marina – are, quite literally, living proof. These unique green spaces, with their ‘supertrees’ and ‘cloud forests’, show how cities as densely populated as Singapore can be at one with nature.
Travelling to Singapore is very straightforward, with over 100 airlines serving Changi Airport. The best time to visit is in spring, when the greenery is in full bloom.
Tonight
From £35 per night
This weekend
From £97 per night
Next weekend
From £105 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | S$ 10 = £5.89 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | £159 per night |
| Average weekday price | £153 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Singapore
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Singapore
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Marina Bay Sands Casino
0.7 miles from city centre
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Mustafa Centre
1.4 miles from city centre
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S.E.A. Aquarium
3.1 miles from city centre
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Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
0.7 miles from city centre
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Suntec City
0.4 miles from city centre
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VivoCity
2.7 miles from city centre
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Bugis Street
0.7 miles from city centre
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City Square Mall
1.5 miles from city centre
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ION Orchard Mall
1.7 miles from city centre
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Singapore Indoor Stadium
1.7 miles from city centre
Singapore reviews
What other travellers say about Singapore
Singapore is a very clean location with a lot of things to...
17 April 2024
Singapore is a very clean location with a lot of things to do. Be mindful that Singapore is not cheap to travel from accomodation to meals. Activities like Universal Studios and the Mandai Wildlife Parks (Zoo, etc) are equally dear to access.
Mindblowing multicultular City.
16 April 2024
Mindblowing multicultular City. Ideal for a short 2-3 days city break with many attractions and amazing sites. Easy to commute in the city and to / from the airport. Great for foodies with wide choice of asian cuisines in cafes, restaurants. Our favourite was street food as there is a large number of food markets with great prices, they also give you an easy way to try some of the local and authentic dishes. Very safe city for travellers of all kinds. People of Singapore are generally very friendly, offering help on the street when we got a bit lost. Drawbacks? Singapore is insanely expensive. Get ready to spend lot of bucks on accommodation, drinks, even a bottle of water is above the average European prices. Some attractions are also not cheap however some key ones eg. Marina Gardens are free. For outdoor attractions we would recommend to see them late afternoon / evenings when the heat is a bit off and they look more spectacular during the night with all lights on!
Outstanding city, high tech and incredibly clean.
13 April 2024
Outstanding city, high tech and incredibly clean. The MRT and bus services are second to none. The Hawker centres were very clean and offered plenty of options for food. There was plenty to see and do as a visitor and one should stay a minimum of 7 days if coming for the first time. Changi airport (and the Jewel) has enough to keep you occupied for the full day.
People were friendly and helpful.
13 April 2024
People were friendly and helpful. Singapore felt safe. Lots of food choices for every budget. Loved Lavo Italian restaurant on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands. Singapore was clean and easy to get around. We had 4.5 days in Singapore and a 0.5 day to visit the Jewel and shopping at Changi airport.
Singapore was great, convenient transportation, great cheap...
13 April 2024
Singapore was great, convenient transportation, great cheap foods, nice weather, wish I could come back soon. - My favourite places were Orchard, MBS area, botanic garden, Singapore Zoo and the River Wonder. - HaiDiLao, Maxwell hawker, Bugis food street, Chinatown hawker - Great transportation easy to access with the signages
Singapore used to have more diversity of restaurants and the...
13 April 2024
Singapore used to have more diversity of restaurants and the shop vendors more engaging. There now seems to be a shift towards mostly Asian restaurants which isn’t to all western tastes. Costs are too high making it less attractive. Sentosa was looking run down especially the Universal studios lot. Faded paint, flat tyres on classics cars from Mel’s diner and no Hamburgers in the restaurant. Yes, Mel’s hamburger restaurant does not serve hamburgers???
Popular places to stay in Singapore
Stay in some of the best accommodation Singapore has to offer
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Raffles Singapore City Hall, Singapore
From £981 per night
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The Center of Singapore; China Town Shenton Way, Singapore
From £370 per night
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The Barracks Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality Sentosa Island, Singapore
From £414 per night
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Great World Serviced Apartments Singapore River, Singapore
From £398 per night
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Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay, Singapore
From £437 per night
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