Guidebook for Singapore
Food Scene
The white cold brew coffee here is absolutely delicious, and just a short walk away from the apartment. Stock up on a few bottles to stash in the fridge for that instant fix.
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Old Hen Coffee Bar
88 Rangoon RdThe white cold brew coffee here is absolutely delicious, and just a short walk away from the apartment. Stock up on a few bottles to stash in the fridge for that instant fix.
A fancy Japanese restaurant that's still quite budget friendly, with fresh sashimi and value for money set lunches!
Sushi Jin
1 Farrer Park Station RdA fancy Japanese restaurant that's still quite budget friendly, with fresh sashimi and value for money set lunches!
One of the most famous (among locals) places to have Laksa, which is a local spicy noodle dish served in a fragrant curry soup. It's a small portion, but at less than $3 per portion, go crazy having a few dishes if it pleases your tastebuds.
Sungei Road Laksa
27 Jln BersehOne of the most famous (among locals) places to have Laksa, which is a local spicy noodle dish served in a fragrant curry soup. It's a small portion, but at less than $3 per portion, go crazy having a few dishes if it pleases your tastebuds.
A simple cafe that's got a great chill out vibe and good coffee and brunch menu.
22 residents recomanen
L'Etoile Cafe
160 Owen RdA simple cafe that's got a great chill out vibe and good coffee and brunch menu.
Shiberty Bakes is opened by the local social media influencer Shiberty, who gained a great following with amazing photos of her beautiful cakes and foodie pics.
Definitely instagram worthy.
Shiberty Bakes
46 Owen RdShiberty Bakes is opened by the local social media influencer Shiberty, who gained a great following with amazing photos of her beautiful cakes and foodie pics.
Definitely instagram worthy.
One of those iconic food centres frequented by locals and tourists alike. Avoid the seafood stalls if you can, as those tend to be a bit of a tourist trap, and go for the dishes such as Fried Carrot Cake, Oyster Omelette, and satay.
The best part is, they're opened until pretty late on weekends, so if you're feeling peckish at 11pm, this place will still be open when you get there.
Easily accessed by the Downtown Line (change train at Little India)
110 residents recomanen
Newton Food Centre
500 NewtonOne of those iconic food centres frequented by locals and tourists alike. Avoid the seafood stalls if you can, as those tend to be a bit of a tourist trap, and go for the dishes such as Fried Carrot Cake, Oyster Omelette, and satay.
The best part is, they're opened until pretty late on weekends, so if you're feeling peckish at 11pm, this place will still be open when you get there.
Easily accessed by the Downtown Line (change train at Little India)
One of the best frequented places right near where the apartment is, this is a great place to soak up the flavour of Singapore. Try their fish head curry, but beware the EYES! (just kidding, it's delicious)
18 residents recomanen
The Banana Leaf Apolo
54 Race Course RdOne of the best frequented places right near where the apartment is, this is a great place to soak up the flavour of Singapore. Try their fish head curry, but beware the EYES! (just kidding, it's delicious)
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most chill yet diverse places to hang out in the evenings, Robertson quay is a short cab ride away.
It's got all sorts of bars, from Japanese Sake bars to Wine and cheese bars, to the typical British style pub.
Great for a bar trawl, or if you're not sure what you enjoy.
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Robertson Quay
Robertson QuayOne of the most chill yet diverse places to hang out in the evenings, Robertson quay is a short cab ride away.
It's got all sorts of bars, from Japanese Sake bars to Wine and cheese bars, to the typical British style pub.
Great for a bar trawl, or if you're not sure what you enjoy.
One of the newest kids on the block, this place has a STUNNING view. Located at the National Gallery, which was recently restored from being our Parliament house to a museum, its the perfect way to cap off a day of sightseeing in the civil district. The cocktails are great too, but the view alone is worth it.
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Smoke & Mirrors
One of the newest kids on the block, this place has a STUNNING view. Located at the National Gallery, which was recently restored from being our Parliament house to a museum, its the perfect way to cap off a day of sightseeing in the civil district. The cocktails are great too, but the view alone is worth it.
Yet another popular location for booze by the waterfront, Clarke Quay is a little more touristy but also definitely iconic in the Singapore nightlife. Take your pick from any one of the many bars and clubs, you'll be entertained all night.
358 residents recomanen
Clarke Quay
3 River Valley RdYet another popular location for booze by the waterfront, Clarke Quay is a little more touristy but also definitely iconic in the Singapore nightlife. Take your pick from any one of the many bars and clubs, you'll be entertained all night.
Sightseeing
Undoubtedly one of the weirdest points of interest in the world, the Merlion has become a symbol of Singapore to its tourists.
Many locals have used the Merlion as a euphemism for one too many drinks (imagery here), but its definitely a unique icon to this island state.
Not forgetting this is one of the best views in Singapore, that money can't buy! (It's free entry, so literally money can't buy)
146 residents recomanen
Parc Merlion
1 Fullerton RdUndoubtedly one of the weirdest points of interest in the world, the Merlion has become a symbol of Singapore to its tourists.
Many locals have used the Merlion as a euphemism for one too many drinks (imagery here), but its definitely a unique icon to this island state.
Not forgetting this is one of the best views in Singapore, that money can't buy! (It's free entry, so literally money can't buy)
Also conveniently located on the Northeast Train Line, Chinatown is a smorgasbord of activity, from a bustling food street to shops selling all sorts of oriental trinkets.
Chinatown is also home to many buildings of varying religions.
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Chinatown MRT Station
New Bridge RoadAlso conveniently located on the Northeast Train Line, Chinatown is a smorgasbord of activity, from a bustling food street to shops selling all sorts of oriental trinkets.
Chinatown is also home to many buildings of varying religions.
Parks & Nature
One of the shining jewels of Singapore's nature parks, the Botanic Gardens have recently been awarded the UNESCO world heritage site, with thanks to the many trees that have been well preserved since the 1920s.
The Gardens itself is free, however the Orchid Garden within is charges a small admission fee. This is highly recommended, being one of the best Orchid gardens in the world.
It's also a great place to get some fresh air in the early morning. Pop in before 8am to join various exercise groups (some for free, even)
239 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Singapur
1 Cluny RdOne of the shining jewels of Singapore's nature parks, the Botanic Gardens have recently been awarded the UNESCO world heritage site, with thanks to the many trees that have been well preserved since the 1920s.
The Gardens itself is free, however the Orchid Garden within is charges a small admission fee. This is highly recommended, being one of the best Orchid gardens in the world.
It's also a great place to get some fresh air in the early morning. Pop in before 8am to join various exercise groups (some for free, even)
Singapore tends to have a reputation for being man made, but being such a small city, we can't help it!
One of my favourite man made places is the Gardens by the Bay, absolutely stunning and intriguing domes/conservatories, and the super trees put up a good light show every night! Head there around 4-5pm to explore the domes, then head over to the Super tree grove for a beautiful sight once the sun starts to set.
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Jardins de la Badia
18 Marina Gardens DrSingapore tends to have a reputation for being man made, but being such a small city, we can't help it!
One of my favourite man made places is the Gardens by the Bay, absolutely stunning and intriguing domes/conservatories, and the super trees put up a good light show every night! Head there around 4-5pm to explore the domes, then head over to the Super tree grove for a beautiful sight once the sun starts to set.
This is one of the most popular hikes in Singapore, because a portion of it has to be carried out on a suspended bridge high up in the air!
Start from the Venus Drive Car Park, and just follow the trail to the Tree Top Walk. The entire trail back and forth takes about 3 hours, and is a great way to kick off a beautiful morning.
Note that the tree top walk itself is only about 5 minutes long, and the bridge closes at 5pm.
Best accessed by car/taxi.
16 residents recomanen
Caminada per les copes dels arbres
601 Island Club RdThis is one of the most popular hikes in Singapore, because a portion of it has to be carried out on a suspended bridge high up in the air!
Start from the Venus Drive Car Park, and just follow the trail to the Tree Top Walk. The entire trail back and forth takes about 3 hours, and is a great way to kick off a beautiful morning.
Note that the tree top walk itself is only about 5 minutes long, and the bridge closes at 5pm.
Best accessed by car/taxi.
The Henderson waves are a great combination of man made structure and nature.
It's a really cool bridge that links the southern ridges, which is also an amazing hiking trail.
Take the train from Farrer Park to Harbourfront, and take exit C. From there, walk about 600m to the Southern Ridges.
32 residents recomanen
Henderson Waves
Henderson RoadThe Henderson waves are a great combination of man made structure and nature.
It's a really cool bridge that links the southern ridges, which is also an amazing hiking trail.
Take the train from Farrer Park to Harbourfront, and take exit C. From there, walk about 600m to the Southern Ridges.
Arts & Culture
Recently restored and opened, this used to be the Supreme court and City Hall of Singapore. Now it houses exhibitions and beautiful South East Asian art.
135 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional de Singapur
1 St Andrew's RdRecently restored and opened, this used to be the Supreme court and City Hall of Singapore. Now it houses exhibitions and beautiful South East Asian art.
Shopping
Literally, you can buy EVERYTHING and ANYTHING here.
It's open 24 hours, so you know where to walk over to if you're suffering from jetlag or insomnia.
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Mustafa Shopping Centre
Literally, you can buy EVERYTHING and ANYTHING here.
It's open 24 hours, so you know where to walk over to if you're suffering from jetlag or insomnia.
Reachable by walking through the underground connector to Farrer Park MRT, City Square mall has everything. A supermarket in the basement that's huge (look for Fairprice), or a large everything-is-$2 store, or even just for a quick meal in the food court.
105 residents recomanen
Centre comercial City Square
180 Kitchener RdReachable by walking through the underground connector to Farrer Park MRT, City Square mall has everything. A supermarket in the basement that's huge (look for Fairprice), or a large everything-is-$2 store, or even just for a quick meal in the food court.
Getting Around
Just two stops away from Farrer Park MRT, Dhoby Ghaut is a major train and bus interchange. Get here to change trains to Orchard Road, City Hall, and Raffles Place.
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Dhoby Ghaut Stn station
Just two stops away from Farrer Park MRT, Dhoby Ghaut is a major train and bus interchange. Get here to change trains to Orchard Road, City Hall, and Raffles Place.
One station away from Farrer Park, get on the trains on the Downtown Line and be at MBS, MBFC, Telok Ayer, Bugis and Promendae (Suntec City and Convention Hall) in mere minutes.
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Little India Stn station
One station away from Farrer Park, get on the trains on the Downtown Line and be at MBS, MBFC, Telok Ayer, Bugis and Promendae (Suntec City and Convention Hall) in mere minutes.