Central Singapore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Haji Lane showing a city, night scenes and signage
National Orchid Garden featuring a garden
Gardens by the Bay showing modern architecture, night scenes and a park
Fort Canning Park featuring heritage architecture
Central Singapore

Where to stay in Central Singapore

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Marina Bay

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Marina Bay. Check out top attractions like Marina Bay Sands Casino and Gardens by the Bay, and jump on the metro at Bayfront Station or Marina South Station to see more of the city.

Marina Bay
Clarke Quay Mall showing shopping, interior views and modern architecture

Downtown Singapore

4.5/5(242 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Singapore
Singapore which includes shopping and signage

Orchard

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

Orchard Road and Lucky Plaza are a few top attractions in Orchard. Hop around the city on the metro at Orchard Station or Somerset Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, beautiful gardens and popular shops.

Orchard
Chinatown showing a temple or place of worship, interior views and religious elements

Chinatown

4.5/5(179 area reviews)

Chinatown is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chinatown Heritage Center and Sri Mariamman Temple. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Maxwell Station.

Chinatown
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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.

Singapore Central Business District
Clarke Quay Mall which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Clarke Quay
lyf Bugis Singapore
lyf Bugis Singapore
4 out of 5
200 Middle Road, Singapore
The price is 3.287.969 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
3.287.969 ₫
3.942.275 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy 2 restaurants, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ok, fine, satisfactory
"Ok fine"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

lyf Bugis Singapore
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
4.5 out of 5
Merchant Road, 20, Singapore, SIN
The price is 4.963.273 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
4.963.273 ₫
5.950.964 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"This was a great stay! In the downtown area with plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking. Local food options are everywhere! The happy hour included a generous spread with free/reasonable drinks. The pool and spa was open early morning for jet laggers and early risers. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Carlton Hotel Singapore
4.5 out of 5
76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore
The price is 4.956.612 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
4.956.612 ₫
5.942.978 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,711 reviews)
"Best value in the downtown core. Great service, clean rooms and an excellent gym."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Carlton Hotel Singapore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
5 out of 5
No 2 Finlayson Green, Singapore
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
"Great location. Old hotel. Needs modernization and updating. (Housekeeping was helpful. )."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
Citadines Raffles Place Singapore
Citadines Raffles Place Singapore
3.5 out of 5
88 Market Street, Level 9, Singapore
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
"Enjoy our stay very much. The employees were very helpful and cordial."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Citadines Raffles Place Singapore
lyf Farrer Park Singapore
lyf Farrer Park Singapore
4 out of 5
2 PERUMAL ROAD, Singapore
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
"Convenience to MRT. But Google map failed to provide proper route from Changi airport to the hotel via Lavender MRT. So it made us walk quite a far bit instead which is not good."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

lyf Farrer Park Singapore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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