Where to stay: hotels in Singapore

It’s difficult to decide on hotel accommodation in Singapore because all of the areas have different advantages. Some are fantastic because they’re near many of Singapore’s top attractions, others have great food options or lower-priced accommodation.

What area is the best to stay in?

The best area to stay in is one that is close to an MRT station so that you can easily get to Singapore’s key attractions. It’s also a good idea to stay somewhere with loads of easy food options.

The Mercure Singapore Bugis has a great rooftop swimming pool

Looking for a Bugis hotel?

Culture, colourful houses, street art and tradition with some great food is what you’ll get when you stay in this neighbourhood, which comes alive after dark. This is a round-up of some of the best.

Best hotels near Changi Airport

If you’re only in Singapore for a short stopover then staying in Changi is a great option. The best hotels near Changi are: the Crowne Plaza, Capri by Fraser Changi City and the Yotel.

Marina Bay Sands perhaps the most well-known otel accommodation in Singapore

Accommodation in Marina Bay

Accommodation in Marina Bay includes some of the best hotels and is perfect if you haven’t been before. It’s close to many of the top sights like Gardens on the Bay and the Merlion.

Sofitel hotel on Sentosa Island, Singapore

Best hotels on Sentosa Island

If you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring the theme parks on Sentosa then makes good sense to base yourself there – and there are some great hotels to suit a range of budgets.

The swimming pool at the Clan hotel in Chinatown Singapore

Hotels in the Chinatown area

One of Singapore’s most colourful neighbourhoods, Chinatown has so much to offer – fantastic food as well as cultural and historical experiences. It’s also a very central place to stay.

Best hotels near Orchard Road

This 1km street in Singapore is home to many of the popular designer stores as well as souvenirs, bargain buys and department stores. If you plan to shop until you drop, you’ll want to be here.

Hotels near Clarke Quay

The hotels near Clarke Quay Singapore offer access to many of the top historical sites and public art attractions as well as the area’s extensive range of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs.

One Farrer hotel, Little India Singapore

Stay in vibrant Little India

If you’re looking for hotels in Singapore, Little India is a fantastic option because of its great atmosphere – colourful streets and exotic smells – and its beautiful temples and mosques. It also has great food.

Rooftop pool at 30 Bencoolen hotel Singapore

Best hotels for families

The best place to stay in Singapore for families is close to an MRT (subway) station. This will allow you to get to most of Singapore’s top attractions very quickly and cheaply.