Novena Travel Guide
Singapore
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Singapore
Enjoy the exciting rides at Universal Studios Singapore and find out why this is a favourite theme park in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Orchard Road
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Orchard Road, a favourite shopping spot in Singapore. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Marina Bay Sands Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Marina Bay Sands Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Singapore? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Gardens by the Bay
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Gardens by the Bay, a popular green space in Singapore. Wander through the marina and Chinatown in this vibrant area.
Bugis Street Shopping District
During your trip to Singapore, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bugis Street Shopping District. Amble around this vibrant area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Marina Bay Sands Skypark is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Novena
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Singapore Novena by IHG
"Lovely hotel, a much better standard than I expected."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Carlton Hotel Singapore
"Our regular go to hotel in Singapore. Great location within walking distance of lots of restaurants, bars, sights, Raffles, shopping mall etc. And right opposite an MRT station for trips further afield. The staff recognised us as regular guests and kindly upgraded our room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pan Pacific Singapore
"Staff were excellent, always very attentive and helpful and maintained great upkeep of our room while we went out. Room was spacious and had a nice view towards Marina Bay Sands. Coming back to the hotel after a long day of exploring was great as we knew we would be well looked after. Definitely ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
"The rooms were modern, staff were efficient and helpful. Breakfast was healthy and well balanced meal."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
"Very convenient location in the vibrant Clarke Quay area. Beautiful, clean and perfect. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
"First impressions are important, and we were ready to write the hotel off after we were told at check-in that there would be a planned power outage from 12am-5am the first night we were there. (Would've appreciated a heads-up prior to us checking in.) That said, Lina tried to mitigate the inconvenience ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Novena
Orchard
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.
Little India
Little India is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Little India Arcade and Mustafa Centre, and you can get around town on the metro at Little India Station.
Rochor
While you're in Rochor, take in top sights like Bugis Street Shopping District or Little India Arcade, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jalan Besar Station or Rochor MRT Station.
Bugis Village
If you're spending time in Bugis Village, you might enjoy attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Bugis+ Shopping Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Bugis Station to see more of the city.
Kallang
Enjoy the popular shops in Kallang. Bugis Street Shopping District is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavender Station or Bendemeer MRT Station to see more of Singapore.
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.
