Hotels in Singapore

Hotels in Singapore: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Singapore cost?

The price depends on the district, the standard and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Stays are expensive here, but cheaper options are around Chinatown and Little India. Prices rise over holidays and major events.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Singapore: most popular districts

Singapore is one city divided into districts, so the choice comes down to the area. These are the most popular:

• Marina Bay. The city's showpiece with Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, the most prestigious and priciest area.
• Orchard Road. The famous shopping street with malls and chain hotels, handy for shopping.
• Chinatown. An atmospheric district with street food, temples and cheaper stays.
• Little India. A colourful area with Indian cuisine and budget hotels.
• Sentosa. An entertainment island with beaches and resorts, good for a family stay.

Nightly rates vary between districts. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Singapore

This is an urban destination, where the sights are close together and linked by metro.

• Gardens by the Bay. A futuristic garden with the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest structures, one of the city's icons.
• Orchard Road. The most famous shopping street, full of malls and restaurants.
• Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. The rooftop observation deck of the hotel with a panorama of the whole city.
• National Orchid Garden. Over a thousand orchid species in the Botanic Gardens, on the UNESCO list.
• Chinatown. Shops, temples and street-food stalls, an immersion in Chinese culture.

How much does a trip to Singapore cost

The currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD). A meal at a hawker stall is about S$6 (around 4.40 USD), at a mid-range restaurant up to S$80. An MRT ticket is about S$1.40, and a one-day tourist pass about S$10. Cards are widely accepted and ATMs are easy to find, but it helps to carry some cash.

When is the best time to visit Singapore

The climate is tropical, warm and humid all year. If you do not handle heat well, avoid June and July. February is worth it for the events: Chinese New Year and the colourful Chingay parade. Rain falls in short, heavy bursts in any season.

Getting to and around Singapore

You reach the country at the modern Changi Airport, linked to the centre by fast trains and buses (ticket about S$2). The best way to get around the city is the MRT metro, efficient and cheap (ticket about S$1.40), with a one-day tourist pass about S$10. SMRT and SBS buses also run. You can reach the country from Malaysia by train, bus and ferry, and you can rent a car in the city (driving is on the left).

Example hotels in Singapore

A few recognisable properties from different districts for reference:

• Marina Bay Sands and The Fullerton Hotel by Marina Bay (luxury, from approx. S$540).
• Pan Pacific Singapore and Carlton Hotel in the centre (from approx. S$190).
• YOTEL Singapore by Orchard and Village Hotel Sentosa on Sentosa (from approx. S$130).