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 £41 per night
This weekend
From £89 per night
Next weekend
From £60 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | S$ 10 = £5.88 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | £154 per night |
| Average weekday price | £150 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
Located close to Metro, and in walking distance from Merlion...
25 April 2024
Located close to Metro, and in walking distance from Merlion and Marina Bay Sands. The staff were really helpful and available 24/7. Loved the Water garden at Marina Bay Sands. Loved the Marina Bay Sands Mall, the Rooftop restaurant, the Apple Store shaped like a glass apple floating on the marina. Loved the cleanliness of food halls and that smoking is in seperate areas. The fruits were fresh and sweet. We had a bit of trouble getting tickets on the trains with our NZ Mastercard. If we had more time we would have worked it out and travelled to Sentosa or other places. Wed probably stay closer to the marina next time and in a bigger hotel. It was a bit small for us. Otherwise had a great time in Sinagapore.
Singapore offers so much, lots to do and see.
25 April 2024
Singapore offers so much, lots to do and see. The Metro is clean, easy to use and cheap to get around. The city is clean and the people are so friendly! When-ever we got lost we just asked someone and every person was helpful and courteous. It gave us such a good feeling about Singapore. The hawker markets are so cheap and easy to find something we wanted to eat, the food delicious, we wished we had eaten there more but had restaurants booked. The food choice is amazing in Singapore. We stayed in Chinatown and just loved walking around our hotel, absorbing the feel and character of the neighbourhood.
As a world traveler, I rate Singapore as one of the top...
24 April 2024
As a world traveler, I rate Singapore as one of the top cities in the world to visit. At the top of the list is eating and dining. Whether at hawker stalls- yes, they are rated by health ministry- or Michelin star restaurants, you will find everything you can ask for. The transit system is the best in the world. The city is exceptionally clean and safe. There are great museums, fantastic architecture and sites. I recommend finding a tour guide for at least a half day to best understand this marvelous contemporary city and its history, food and people.
As a solo traveller I feel very safe wondering around.
23 April 2024
As a solo traveller I feel very safe wondering around. The Hawker Food centres are fantastic, you can eat somewhere different every night at a very reasonable price. Singapore is a terrific 1st introduction to South East Asia, so much culture yet never overwhelming.
We loved Singapore.
22 April 2024
We loved Singapore. It's so clean and we always felt safe. Public transport worked like a charm. (We live in Hamburg / Frankfurt, so we know what we are going through with German public transport). Singapore's citizen are friendly and welcoming. We often had the chance to chat while we were waiting for the bus or riding the bus, and we loved to hear about Singaporian day-to-day life. During our 10 days stay we had the chance to see and do a lot without being under too much pressure due to lack of time. We went there during Chinese New Year, which was lovely, but you have to bear in mind that during that time many smaller establishments might be closed.
Singapore is a clean, vibrant location worthy of a visit.
21 April 2024
Singapore is a clean, vibrant location worthy of a visit. The people are extremely friendly and helpful and getting around is very easy. It can be oppressively hot, however all buildings we visited were air conditioned and that eases the heat very quickly.
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 £909 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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The Center of Singapore; China Town Shenton Way, Singapore
From £335 per night
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Great World Serviced Apartments Singapore River, Singapore
From £407 per night
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The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore Marina Bay, Singapore
From £486 per night
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