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The Best Areas to Stay in Singapore (Local Guide’s Picks)
Choosing the right place to stay can make your Singapore trip smoother, more enjoyable, and easier to explore, especially when you want quick access to public transport, great food and major attractions.
As a licensed Singapore tourist guide, I help hundreds of travellers plan where to stay. Here’s the exact advice I give my guests before they arrive.
New to Singapore? Start With These Guides
Before choosing your hotel, these articles will help you understand how Singapore works:
Complete Travel Guide to Singapore — What to know before you land.
Getting From Changi Airport to the City — MRT, taxi & private transfers.
Budget vs Luxury Hotels — Find your style.
12 Free Things to Do in Singapore — Great for your first day.
Ultimate Hawker Centre Food Guide — What and where to eat.
Best Areas to Stay in Singapore
These neighbourhoods offer the best balance of convenience, food options, transport access and nearby attractions.
Orchard Road
Great for shopping, food courts & easy MRT access.
Chinatown
Best hawker food & heritage streets.
Bugis / Kampong Gelam
Youthful vibe, cafés, murals and culture.
Clarke Quay
Beautiful riverfront & nightlife.
Marina Bay
Luxury stays with iconic skyline views.
Hotel Price Guide
(Per Night)
| Type | Price | Best Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule / Hostel | $35 – $70 | Chinatown, Little India |
| Budget Hotel | $45 – $120 | Bugis, Chinatown |
| Mid-Range Hotel | $150 – $350 | Civic District, Clarke Quay |
| Boutique Hotel | $250 – $400 | Tiong Bahru, Kampong Gelam |
| Luxury Hotel | $550 – $1500+ | Marina Bay, Orchard Road |
Budget Hotels
(SGD $45 – $120)
Hotel 1888 Collection – Chinatown
MRT: Chinatown Station – 2 min walk
Stay if: you love hawker food & markets.
- Smith Street Food – 3 min walk
Explore nearby: Ultimate Hawker Centre Guide
Capsule Hotels & Hostels
(SGD $35 – $70)
Beary Best! Hostel – Chinatown
MRT: Chinatown Station – 4 min walk
Stay if: you’re a solo traveller or backpacker.
Mid-Range Hotels
(SGD $150 – $350)
Carlton Hotel – Civic District
MRT: City Hall Station – 5 min walk
Stay if: museums & architecture interest you.
Luxury Hotels
(SGD $550 – $1500+)
Marina Bay Sands
MRT: Bayfront – 4 min walk
Stay if: the infinity pool is on your bucket list.
Frequently Asked Questions
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