Singapore Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Guide updated:
Typical prices
- Budget mealSGD 6.00≈ $4.64
- Mid-range mealSGD 30.00≈ $23.22
- CappuccinoSGD 5.00≈ $3.87
- Domestic beerSGD 12.00≈ $9.29
- Taxi (per km)SGD 1.00≈ $0.77
- Public transport ticketSGD 2.00≈ $1.55
- Museum entrySGD 20.00≈ $15.48
- Mid-range hotel (night)SGD 220.00≈ $170.27
Food & Drink
- Maxwell Food CentreHawker/Street food · $
Iconic hawker center in Chinatown, home to Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, one of Singapore's most famous stalls.
- Lau Pa SatHawker/Street food · $
Historic Victorian cast-iron market in the CBD, packed with hawker stalls and a nightly satay street outside.
- Burnt EndsModern barbecue · $$$$
Michelin-starred Australian barbecue restaurant known for its open charcoal-fired kitchen and modern smoked dishes.
- Jumbo SeafoodSeafood · $$$
Famous chain known for chili crab and black pepper crab, with a flagship location at Riverside Point.
- OdetteFrench · $$$$
Three-Michelin-starred French fine-dining restaurant at the National Gallery, among Asia's most acclaimed.
- Tiong Bahru BakeryCafé/Bakery · $$
Popular bakery in the Tiong Bahru neighborhood known for its kouign-amann pastries and specialty coffee.
- Newton Food CentreHawker/Street food · $
Open-air hawker center made famous internationally, known for satay, barbecue stingray, and oyster omelette.
- Atlas Bar
Art Deco-styled bar in the Parkview Square building famous for one of the world's largest gin collections.
- Clarke Quay
Riverside entertainment district with clubs, bars, and restaurants housed in restored colonial warehouses.
- Ce La Vi
Rooftop bar and club atop Marina Bay Sands with an infinity pool view and skyline backdrop.
- Smoke & Mirrors
Rooftop bar at the National Gallery with sweeping views over Marina Bay and the Padang.
Culture & History
- National Gallery Singapore
The world's largest collection of Southeast Asian art, housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings.
- ArtScience Museum
Lotus-shaped museum at Marina Bay Sands hosting rotating exhibitions blending art, science, and technology.
- National Museum of Singapore
Singapore's oldest museum, tracing the nation's history from the 14th century to independence.
- Peranakan Museum
Museum dedicated to Peranakan culture, showcasing intricate beadwork, furniture, and wedding traditions.
- Golden Village VivoCity
Major multiplex including IMAX and Gold Class screens at the VivoCity mall.
- Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1 night race through the streets of the Marina Bay circuit, with concerts held alongside.
- Singapore Food Festival
Citywide celebration of Singaporean cuisine with pop-up stalls and hawker showcases.
Nature & Outdoors
- Sentosa Siloso Beach
Popular man-made beach on Sentosa Island with beach bars, watersports, and sunset views.
- East Coast Park
Long stretch of coastal park popular for cycling, barbecuing, and swimming along Singapore's east shore.
Active & Fun
- Virgin Active Singapore
Premium gym chain with several central locations offering full equipment and classes.
- Marina Bay Sands SkyPark infinity pool
World-famous rooftop infinity pool 57 stories above Marina Bay, accessible to hotel guests.
- Universal Studios Singapore
Hollywood-themed park on Sentosa Island with rides based on Transformers, Jurassic Park, and Minions.
- Gardens by the Bay
Futuristic nature park with the iconic Supertree Grove and climate-controlled Flower and Cloud Forest domes.