Singapore
Singapore
Overview
A spotless garden city where futuristic architecture, Michelin-starred hawker stalls, and lush tropical gardens create Asia's most polished urban experience.
Cost of Travel
Daily budget guide for Singapore — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.
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Approximate costs in USD based on today's exchange rates.
Explore Singapore
Cloud Forest
Lush vegetation of the tropical highlands & a tall waterfall in a soaring, contemporary greenhouse.
Gardens by the Bay
A network of modern greenhouses & waterfront parks containing super trees lined with solar cells.
Marina Bay Sands
Luxe hotel offering multiple restaurants & bars, plus bay views, a spa & a rooftop pool.
Supertree Grove
Unique vertical gardens resembling towering trees, with large canopies & colorful lights at night.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
82-hectare botanical garden with sculptures, a swan lake & significant collection of tropical trees.
Singapore Discovery Centre
Popular entertainment center featuring interactive exhibits on the history & future of Singapore.
Where to Stay
Raffles Singapore
The legendary colonial hotel since 1887, birthplace of the Singapore Sling, fully restored to its grand heritage glory with modern luxury.
Hotel Jen Tanglin
A modern hotel near Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens with a rooftop pool and club lounge at accessible prices.
Where to Eat
Odette
Modern French
A three-Michelin-star restaurant in the National Gallery serving refined French cuisine by chef Julien Royer in an elegant art-filled space.
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Singaporean
Maxwell Food Centre's most famous stall, serving Singapore's national dish of silky poached chicken over fragrant rice with chili sauce.
Travel Tips
- Get an EZ-Link card for seamless MRT and bus travel
- Hawker centres are the best eating experiences — don't be intimidated by queues
- Chewing gum is famously banned — don't bring it in
- Visit the Botanic Gardens (free, UNESCO-listed) early morning to beat the heat
- Singapore is expensive — budget travelers should eat at hawker centres and use MRT
- The light show at Gardens by the Bay runs nightly at 7:45pm and 8:45pm (free)
Getting There & Around
The MRT is clean, efficient, and fully accessible with elevators and tactile guidance. Buses are all wheelchair accessible. Grab (ride-hailing) is the go-to alternative. Taxis are metered and reliable. The city is compact — many areas are walkable with covered walkways connecting MRT stations to nearby buildings.
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