Chinatown Travel Guide
Singapore
Popular places to visit
Maxwell Food Centre
During your visit to Singapore, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Maxwell Food Centre. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this vibrant area.
Chinatown Heritage Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chinatown Heritage Center during your trip to Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Sri Mariamman Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum during your travels in Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
After visiting Thian Hock Keng Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Duxton Plain Park
Duxton Plain Park is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within Chinatown or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre
Great location, huge beautiful pool, breakfast was great, lots of options. Great on site self serve laundry. Very friendly staff and comfy beds.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
Lovely hotel, very good location.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Oasia Hotel Downtown Singapore by Far East Hospitality
Shower faucet washed my stuff to the floor from the platform which for place personal belongings when I turned it on . And my cosmetic bottle broke. Hotel should remind customers not let shower faucet face the platform.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Great location, walking to tube. Clean room, fantastic breakfast. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection
Rooms are very dark and small. Mine looked nothing like the picture online. That said, it was comfortable and the location was perfect. Lots of good restaurants and shopping - very walkable.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Poor check in (diversity training required), great room modern and spotlessly clean with great amenities, extensive breakfast choices and great location.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Outram
Travellers love Outram for its popular shops, and you can see more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Telok Ayer Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and Chinatown Heritage Center.
Financial District Singapore
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Raffles Place or Chinatown Point while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
Downtown Singapore
Downtown Singapore is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Orchard Road and Clarke Quay Central. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Chinatown Station.
Clarke Quay
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Clarke Quay. You can visit top attractions like Clarke Quay Central and Clarke Quay Mall, and jump on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Fort Canning MRT station to see more of the city.
Singapore River
Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay Central are a few top attractions in Singapore River. Hop around the city on the metro at Fort Canning MRT station or Clarke Quay Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.
Downtown Core
While you're in Downtown Core, take in top sights like Marina Bay Sands Casino or Asian Civilisations Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Raffles Place Station or Downtown Station.
