Downtown Singapore Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Raffles Place
During your visit to Singapore, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Raffles Place. Wander through the marina and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Marina Bay Street Circuit
You can take time to visit Marina Bay Street Circuit during your travels to Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Singapore Flyer
Enjoy an outing to Singapore Flyer during your stay in Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Merlion
After visiting Merlion, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Boat Quay
After visiting Boat Quay, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Raffles City
During your trip to Colonial District, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Raffles City. Wander through the marina and picturesque gardens in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
We were able to get a free upgrade to a room with a balcony, facing the pool and the lovely singapore river. The $100 dining credits came in handy as we were able to spend it not only at the restaurants and room service within the fullerton hotel itself but also at the restaurants at fullerton bay ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
We travelled with 2 small children and 2 guests were coeliacs. Could not fault the location, amenities and access to transport, shops and attractions. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Pan Pacific Singapore
This hotel was great . The room was clean , staff helpful and friendly. Great location, breakfast was amazing. The breakfast had so many different items food was great.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Nice clean and polite staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre
Fine if you plan on being out all day.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
lyf Funan Singapore
My son and I stayed at Lyf for 5 nights in February 2026, visiting from America. We absolutely loved the fact that it’s inside a mall & the mall itself is amazing, can’t get any better than that, right? Oh yes it can, the location is absolutely top tier, close to all the major spots & Fort Canning ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Singapore
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 UOB Plaza or Raffles Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
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.
Chinatown
Chinatown is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chinatown Heritage Center and People's Park Complex. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Maxwell Station.
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.
Singapore Central Business District
Known for its beautiful waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Singapore Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Marina Bay Sands Casino and Esplanade Theatres, and jump on the metro at Raffles Place Station or Bayfront Station to see more of the city.
