Ultimate Singapore area guides

These comprehensive area guides cover the top places to visit in Singapore, which are: Marina Bay, Chinatown, Civic District, Riverside, Bras Basah-Bugis, Kampong Glam, Little India, Sentosa and Orchard Rd. Other favourites are: Eastern Singapore (Joo Chiat-Geylang), Changi, Northern Singapore (the zoos) and Western Singapore. They focus on providing all of the information on where to eat and drink, where to stay and the best things to do and see in Singapore.
These area guides will help you plan a fantastic holiday in Singapore because they give you a detailed summary of each one so you can create your own tailored itinerary. If you need a little inspiration, I’ve put together some example itineraries.

Bras Basah-Bugis

Bras Basah-Bugis is popular for two things – its location and its shops! It’s perfect for travellers looking for reasonably priced accommodation near the main sights.

The Rain Vortex at Changi Airport Singapore

Changi-Pasir Ris

There are several good reasons to visit Changi-Pasir Ris: Jewel shopping centre, a beautiful white sandy beach and a marine park that contains amazing ocean life

Chinatown

Chinatown has fantastic food and is a very central place to stay. A short MRT ride will get you to many of the other popular activities and places in Singapore.

The Civic District

The Civic District is arguably Singapore’s main area for historical and cultural sites. It includes Fort Canning, the National Museum and the historic Raffles Hotel.

Eastern Singapore

East Coast Park is one of the big reasons to visit Eastern Singapore. It’s a great place to spend time and it’s the only hawker centre in Singapore with ocean views!

HarbourFront

This is the place to go to catch a cable car to Sentosa or Mt Faber or the monorail to Sentosa and to visit on the biggest shopping malls in Singapore.

Kampong Gelam

The vibrant colours, heady aromas and the culture are the reasons so many visitors love Kampong Glam, which is one of the oldest areas in the city.

Little India

Little India is one of the most charismatic neighbourhoods in Singapore. Walking down the streets here is a sensory experience.

Marina Bay

The Marina Bay Sands resort dominates this area along with the impressive Gardens by the Bay next door and the Singapore Flyer is just across the river.

North Singapore

The number one attraction would have to be Singapore Zoo and its sister properties – Night SafarI, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia. However, there’s also some history.

Orchard Rd

Orchard Road is the main shopping street in Singapore and is popular because it’s lined with huge, glitzy hotels and malls but you’ll also find affordable fashion.

Riverside

This is one of the key places to visit for historical and cultural sights. It includes Clarke, Boat and Robertson Quays, all popular for drinking, dining and clubbing.

Sentosa Island

Home to one of only two Universal Studios in Asia (the other being in Tokyo), Sentosa Island is a very popular place to go if you have kids.

Western Singapore

Home to the National University of Singapore, Western Singapore is also popular because it contains the 10km Southern Ridges National Park.