Hotels in Chinatown
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
With a stay at Carlton City Hotel Singapore, you'll be centrally located in Singapore, a short 10-minute walk from Maxwell Food Centre and 12 minutes by foot from Chinatown Heritage Center. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Boat Quay and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Esplanade Theatres.
Carlton City Hotel Singapore Facility and Service
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Carlton City Hotel Singapore Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 386 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at the Plate, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Butternut Tree Hotel
Butternut Tree Hotel
Hotel 81 Cosy
Located in the bustling Chinatown area, Hotel 81 Cosy offers contemporary accommodation in downtown Singapore. The hotel offers modern rooms and nearby parking areas. WiFi is free and available throughout the property.
The fully air-conditioned rooms of Hotel 81 Cosy are elegantly appointed with minimalist furnitures and parquet floors. Each room features facilities such as a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker and complimentary bottled waters. A hot and cold shower, as well as amenities such as towels and free toiletries are available in the en suite bathroom.
Around Hotel 81 Cosy, guests can enjoy a wide range of culinary options from authentic local cuisines to varying international dishes. Restaurants in the surrounding area, within 1 km from the hotel, include Bao Makers, Lime House Caribbean, Cure and Esquina.
The 24-hour front desk of Hotel 81 Cosy offers a concierge service that can help with luggage storage, a safe deposit box in the reception and bookings of tours/tickets. Other services available at the hotel includes laundry, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping.
Famous tourism spots such as Merlion and Singapore Flyer is a 10-minute drive from Hotel 81 Cosy. Orchard, the prime shopping area of Singapore, is a 12-minute drive from the hotel. Meanwhile, Changi International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Travel Advisory
Please be advised that based on the STB Travel Advisory Guidelines, the hotel will not be able to accept reservations under Stay-Home Notice until further notice.
Hotel 81 Cosy
Located in the bustling Chinatown area, Hotel 81 Cosy offers contemporary accommodation in downtown Singapore. The hotel offers modern rooms and nearby parking areas. WiFi is free and available throughout the property.
The fully air-conditioned rooms of Hotel 81 Cosy are elegantly appointed with minimalist furnitures and parquet floors. Each room features facilities such as a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea maker and complimentary bottled waters. A hot and cold shower, as well as amenities such as towels and free toiletries are available in the en suite bathroom.
Around Hotel 81 Cosy, guests can enjoy a wide range of culinary options from authentic local cuisines to varying international dishes. Restaurants in the surrounding area, within 1 km from the hotel, include Bao Makers, Lime House Caribbean, Cure and Esquina.
The 24-hour front desk of Hotel 81 Cosy offers a concierge service that can help with luggage storage, a safe deposit box in the reception and bookings of tours/tickets. Other services available at the hotel includes laundry, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping.
Famous tourism spots such as Merlion and Singapore Flyer is a 10-minute drive from Hotel 81 Cosy. Orchard, the prime shopping area of Singapore, is a 12-minute drive from the hotel. Meanwhile, Changi International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Travel Advisory
Please be advised that based on the STB Travel Advisory Guidelines, the hotel will not be able to accept reservations under Stay-Home Notice until further notice.
Butternut Tree Hotel (ex. Park 22 Hotel Chinatown)
Butternut Tree Hotel (ex. Park 22 Hotel Chinatown)
KeSa House by The Unlimited Collection
KeSa House, The Unlimited Collection offers accommodation in Singapore and located in the heart of Chinatorwn. The property features WiFi.
Each room is equipped with timbre flooring, air-conditioned rooms feature a flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels. The bathroom comes with shower facilities and toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a meal at Yanti Nasi Padang Restaurant. Other dining options are also located around the property.
The nearest airport is Changi International Airport, 25 minute drive from the property.
KeSa House by The Unlimited Collection
KeSa House, The Unlimited Collection offers accommodation in Singapore and located in the heart of Chinatorwn. The property features WiFi.
Each room is equipped with timbre flooring, air-conditioned rooms feature a flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels. The bathroom comes with shower facilities and toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a meal at Yanti Nasi Padang Restaurant. Other dining options are also located around the property.
The nearest airport is Changi International Airport, 25 minute drive from the property.
Royal Lodge
Situated in Singapore, a few steps from Chinatown Heritage Centre, Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the hostel.
Each room is equipped with a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will find a shared lounge at the hostel.
Sri Mariamman Temple is 200 m from Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street, while Singapore City Gallery is 500 m from the hostel. The nearest airport is Changi Airport, 17 km from the hostel. Chinatown MRT Station is located less than a minutes' walk away.
Guests whose expected arrival time is past reception time are required to inform Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street at least 2 days in advance. .
Please note that the reception operates between:
Weekdays - 9:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays : 9:30am to 7:00pm
Check in - from 3:00pm
Check out - by 12:00pm
You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly at +65 8807 1824 (WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat) with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guest who arrive early can leave luggage with Reception.
Royal Lodge
Situated in Singapore, a few steps from Chinatown Heritage Centre, Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the hostel.
Each room is equipped with a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will find a shared lounge at the hostel.
Sri Mariamman Temple is 200 m from Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street, while Singapore City Gallery is 500 m from the hostel. The nearest airport is Changi Airport, 17 km from the hostel. Chinatown MRT Station is located less than a minutes' walk away.
Guests whose expected arrival time is past reception time are required to inform Royal Lodge @ Pagoda Street at least 2 days in advance. .
Please note that the reception operates between:
Weekdays - 9:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays : 9:30am to 7:00pm
Check in - from 3:00pm
Check out - by 12:00pm
You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly at +65 8807 1824 (WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat) with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guest who arrive early can leave luggage with Reception.
Hotel 81 Osaka
Located in Tiong Bahru district of Singapore just 4 minutes’ walk from Outram Park MRT Station (TE17), Hotel 81 Osaka features cosy accommodation with a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is also provided throughout the property
The cosy air-conditioned rooms are equipped with an internet-connected LED TV, a vanity desk and coffee/tea making facilities. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with hot shower facilities and free toiletries. Fresh towels are also provided.
Surrounded by plentiful eateries, you have a wide range of options to dine out in nearby restaurants within 3 minutes’ stroll such as, Ball Delight, Ting Heng Seafood Restaurant and Chapter 55. Alternatively, you can also head to Tiong Bahru Market located 350 metres from the hotel where various hawker stalls are available.
The hotel’s 24-hour front desk is always accommodating to assist you with luggage storage, laundry service and sightseeing tips around the area. The staff can also help with taxi service and tour arrangements.
Universal Studio Singapore and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay can be reached within 15 minutes’ drive from Hotel 81 Osaka, while Orchard Road is stretching 3.1 km away. Singapore Changi Airport is located within 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Travel Advisory
Please be advised that based on the STB Travel Advisory Guidelines, the hotel will not be able to accept reservations under Stay-Home Notice until further notice.
Hotel 81 Osaka
Located in Tiong Bahru district of Singapore just 4 minutes’ walk from Outram Park MRT Station (TE17), Hotel 81 Osaka features cosy accommodation with a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is also provided throughout the property
The cosy air-conditioned rooms are equipped with an internet-connected LED TV, a vanity desk and coffee/tea making facilities. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with hot shower facilities and free toiletries. Fresh towels are also provided.
Surrounded by plentiful eateries, you have a wide range of options to dine out in nearby restaurants within 3 minutes’ stroll such as, Ball Delight, Ting Heng Seafood Restaurant and Chapter 55. Alternatively, you can also head to Tiong Bahru Market located 350 metres from the hotel where various hawker stalls are available.
The hotel’s 24-hour front desk is always accommodating to assist you with luggage storage, laundry service and sightseeing tips around the area. The staff can also help with taxi service and tour arrangements.
Universal Studio Singapore and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay can be reached within 15 minutes’ drive from Hotel 81 Osaka, while Orchard Road is stretching 3.1 km away. Singapore Changi Airport is located within 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Travel Advisory
Please be advised that based on the STB Travel Advisory Guidelines, the hotel will not be able to accept reservations under Stay-Home Notice until further notice.
Hotel 1900 Express @ Chinatown (Check in at 6PM, Check out at 9AM)
Hotel 1900 Express @ Chinatown, ideal for solo or couple travellers for a short stay to explore the City and Chinatown area. All en-suite room with air-conditioning, free wifi and smart TV.
Strategically situated in Chinatown, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights.
Hotel 1900 Express @ Chinatown (Check in at 6PM, Check out at 9AM)
Hotel 1900 Express @ Chinatown, ideal for solo or couple travellers for a short stay to explore the City and Chinatown area. All en-suite room with air-conditioning, free wifi and smart TV.
Strategically situated in Chinatown, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights.
Hotel Mono
Located in Singapore (Downtown Singapore), Hotel Mono is within a 15-minute walk of Raffles Place and Robertson Quay. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Orchard Road and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Marina Bay Sands Skypark.
Hotel Mono Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Hotel Mono Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Hotel Mono
Located in Singapore (Downtown Singapore), Hotel Mono is within a 15-minute walk of Raffles Place and Robertson Quay. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Orchard Road and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Marina Bay Sands Skypark.
Hotel Mono Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Hotel Mono Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
ST Signature Tanjong Pagar, DAYUSE, 8 hours: 10AM-6PM
ST Signature Tanjong Pagar is located in Singapore's central business district and is less than 10 minute walk away from Tanjong Pagar and Outram MRT Station. Close by, you'll find fascinating Chinatown, the Tanjong Pagar Conservation District, key office buildings, banks, shops, as well as dining and entertainment establishments. Treat yourself to a sample of Singapore's most loved local dishes at reasonable prices at nearby Maxwell and Amoy Street food center.
The property has 92 single and double cabins, boasts a Communal Kitchen called Cook Lab with daily free premium 100% Arabica coffee and a Studio for morning yoga sessions. Being a co-living hotel, there are communal and shared spaces around the hotel for you to mingle with other guests. There are also three dining options within the hotel featuring a rooftop bar, a Japanese restaurant and a corporate restaurant + bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout your stay with workstation in your private cabin. This is indeed the ideal choice for business travelers and tourists.
Please read through a few important points as follow before your arrival:
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- Check in and check out timing is stated on the room name.Please check each timing carefully before booking. |
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- Please note that our hotel practices self-check-in. Please download the ‘ST Signature Chat-In’ mobile App in advance from Apple App Store or Google Play Store for ease of checking in. Thereafter, follow the instructions as prompted. Please note that you can complete your pre-arrival registration 6 days prior to arrival date. However, check in can only be completed while you are present at the hotel. |
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- It is a must to check in with either your physical NRIC, FIN Card or passport. A selfie is required for check-in to match with the identification uploaded. |
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- To unlock the door, please turn on Bluetooth on the phone and scan the phone over the door lock. |
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- Early check-in and late checkout are subjected to availability and charges may apply. Please contact Community Hosts via the chat for the arrangement. |
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- Extra bed is not allowed in all room types |
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- If you are travelling with young children or the elderly, it is advisable to request for rooms with lower beds. |
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- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises. A SGD 100 fine will be charged to any guest who violates the smoking policy. |
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- The minimum age required to check in is 18 years. Children or guests who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or with written consent of parents/guardians. |
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- Visitors are not allowed in the room. |
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- For special requests, please write in and note that special requests are subject to availability, cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. |
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- Please note that renovation noises surrounding the building are expected from early September till further notice. |
ST Signature Tanjong Pagar, DAYUSE, 8 hours: 10AM-6PM
ST Signature Tanjong Pagar is located in Singapore's central business district and is less than 10 minute walk away from Tanjong Pagar and Outram MRT Station. Close by, you'll find fascinating Chinatown, the Tanjong Pagar Conservation District, key office buildings, banks, shops, as well as dining and entertainment establishments. Treat yourself to a sample of Singapore's most loved local dishes at reasonable prices at nearby Maxwell and Amoy Street food center.
The property has 92 single and double cabins, boasts a Communal Kitchen called Cook Lab with daily free premium 100% Arabica coffee and a Studio for morning yoga sessions. Being a co-living hotel, there are communal and shared spaces around the hotel for you to mingle with other guests. There are also three dining options within the hotel featuring a rooftop bar, a Japanese restaurant and a corporate restaurant + bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout your stay with workstation in your private cabin. This is indeed the ideal choice for business travelers and tourists.
Please read through a few important points as follow before your arrival:
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- Check in and check out timing is stated on the room name.Please check each timing carefully before booking. |
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- Please note that our hotel practices self-check-in. Please download the ‘ST Signature Chat-In’ mobile App in advance from Apple App Store or Google Play Store for ease of checking in. Thereafter, follow the instructions as prompted. Please note that you can complete your pre-arrival registration 6 days prior to arrival date. However, check in can only be completed while you are present at the hotel. |
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- It is a must to check in with either your physical NRIC, FIN Card or passport. A selfie is required for check-in to match with the identification uploaded. |
|
- To unlock the door, please turn on Bluetooth on the phone and scan the phone over the door lock. |
|
- Early check-in and late checkout are subjected to availability and charges may apply. Please contact Community Hosts via the chat for the arrangement. |
|
- Extra bed is not allowed in all room types |
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- If you are travelling with young children or the elderly, it is advisable to request for rooms with lower beds. |
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- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises. A SGD 100 fine will be charged to any guest who violates the smoking policy. |
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- The minimum age required to check in is 18 years. Children or guests who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or with written consent of parents/guardians. |
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- Visitors are not allowed in the room. |
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- For special requests, please write in and note that special requests are subject to availability, cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. |
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- Please note that renovation noises surrounding the building are expected from early September till further notice. |
A Hotel Chinatown
A Hotel Chinatown in Singapore offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and free toiletries.
Guests can enjoy a bar and terrace with city views. The hotel provides a elevator, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, room service, and luggage storage.
Located in the city center, the hotel is 18 km from Seletar Airport. Nearby attractions include Sri Mariamman Temple (7-minute walk), Singapore City Gallery (1969 feet), and Marina Bay Sands Casino (2,7 km).
Cheap Hotels Promo in Chinatown
Nowhere else is best represented Chinese diaspora in Singapore than Chinatown. This area is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Chinese is making up over three-quarters of Singapore’s population, thus Chinatown is popular to many, even international tourists. The area today is much-beloved for its blend of historic temples and traditional touches alongside trendy shops and good restaurants or bars.
There are myriads of ornate Chinese, Buddhist and Hindu temples, museums, and plenty of lifestyle places in the middle of the bustling streets. Explore Chinatown, be enchanted by its cultural heritage of Singapore! You’ll be able to spend an entire day in this vibrant district, which is neighboring with Clarke Quay and Telok Ayer, moreover it’s just within a close proximity to various interesting attractions in Singapore.
Here’s where you can gain insights into Singapore’s rich multi-ethnic culture. Chinatown is home to thriving places of worship, multitude of cultural practices and inspiring architecture. During the day you can stroll around the streets filled up with many insta-worthy photo spots and also buy something to bring back home at Chinese shophouses. Meanwhile at night, you’ll see Chinatown alive with light, music, and merriment. Totally worth your visit!
Because your Singapore trip won’t feel complete without a visit to Chinatown, thus make sure to add this area into your itinerary, and be ready to find other hidden cultural gems in this district. To top it all, you’ll find an abundance of tasty food, instagrammable spots, hippest neighborhoods, and cozy hotels in Singapore started from here.
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3 Star Hotels in Chinatown
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Each of 3-star hotels has different facilities and room types. You need to check accordingly one by one to get the most suitable hotel matched with your preferences. Some of 3-star hotels in Bugis that you can choose are Q Loft Hotel 1929 @ Chinatown, CUBE Family Boutique Capsule Hotel Chinatown, Hotel Mono, Hotel 1888 Collection, Hotel 1929, and many more.
4 Star Hotels in Chinatown
While 3-star hotels are usually more affordable and has a basic facility or service, 4-star hotels typically offers a better quality service with a little more extra facilities like restaurant or bar adjacent to the premises. Some of it even have a swimming pool, spa, concierge service, and valet parking. If you book through tiket.com, you’ll also get to enjoy promotion for various hotels in various destinations, therefore choosing 4-star hotel won’t hurt your bank account.
Check thoroughly the detailed information about each 4-star hotel that you would like to choose to find the perfect accommodation during your holiday in Singapore. There are several 4-star hotels in Chinatown that you can consider which offer a great quality services, such as The Scarlet Singapore, Dorsett Singapore, or Furama City Centre.
5 Star Hotels in Chinatown
A 5-Star hotel has to be more than good-looking. Everything you touch, like the surface of the front desk, your room key, the door handle to your room, will be pristinely clean and feel cared for. The bed linens and bath amenities inside the room will pamper yourself. You’ll also get to enjoy unparalleled service and satisfying facilities at 5-star hotels. Need a butler service, upgraded check-in facility, or maybe romantic dinner for two? It may cost you a pretty penny but you can get everything covered at a 5-star hotel.
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Tourist Attractions Near Chinatown
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple which located in Chinatown is built in a style based on the Buddhist mandala and integrated with the Buddhism of the Tang dynasty. This 4-storey temple has a stunning main hall with high ceiling, completed with bell tower and drum tower on the same floor. Visitors who come here are usually attracted by the solid gold 2-metre stupa on the 4th floor where the sacred relic is kept. Then there’s also a pagoda that has a large prayer wheel, which will amaze you who love to enrich your cultural experience!
Sri Mariamman Temple
As one of the most prominent places of worship for Tamil Hindus in Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple was built to honour Goddess Mariamman in the early-19th century by southern Indian immigrants. The temple is the oldest shrine in Singapore and besides being a place of worship, it’s also a place which offered help to new immigrants of South Indian Tamil Hindu. It retains many of its social, cultural, and religious aspects among the Hindu community. If you wanna visit this historical temple, the best time is to go in the evening to see their daily Hindu rituals.
Red Dot Design Museum
Visit Red Dot Design Museum to experience today’s innovation. Explore some of the more unusual designs including innovative products, research concepts, and communication works and art. This human-nature exhibition allows you to have a new knowledge about how humans excel beyond natural ability through a world full of technology. Don’t forget to shop for some unique gifts and design objects from all over the world at its design shop inside the museum. There’s also a cafe adjacent to the museum, where you can have a perfect evening conversation with friends over a cup of coffee.
Chinatown Street Market
Your visit to Chinatown isn’t complete without an afternoon stroll in Chinatown Street Market. T-shirts, cameras, tea, and many more good yet cheap stuff are overflow in Chinatown. Expect hundreds of stalls selling everything ‘Made in China’ goods while enjoying the lanterns swaying in the breeze above your head. A perfect spot to take some insta-worthy photos, with a background like the real mainland China. Apart from shopping time, here you can also spend your time to taste fresh dim sum or other street food as well as Chinese restaurants.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
As one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore, Thian Hock Keng Temple showcases the southern Chinese architectural styles. This Taoist-Buddhist temple is situated along Telok Ayer Street, in the middle of Chinatown. It boasts beautifully painted doors with highly-decorated beams and gold-leafed panels. A visit to this temple will complete your cultural trip in Chinatown after Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple.
Maxwell Hawker Center
Hawker centers or most commonly known as food centers are the best place for you to have a food galore by experiencing the authentic flavor of Singapore dishes. This place is always favored by tourists and locals, and Chinatown has one of the most popular hawker centers! Grab a meal or two at Maxwell Hawker Center after a day out strolling around Chinatown. There are plenty of food stalls that serve cheap and good food from all around Asia such as Singapore, Malay, and Indian cuisines.
The Pinnacle @ Duxton Skybridge
Enjoy the city skyline from the tallest public housing estate in Singapore! The PInnacle @ Duxton which located nearby Chinatown district has two sky bridges connecting the towers, and the rooftop is accessible to the public for a small fee! From the 50th floor, you can see Singapore’s panorama from viewing deck, giving you a glimpse of the cultural district of Chinatown and surrounding areas. If you come during National Day or New Year’s Eve, this is the perfect spot to catch a sight of magnificent fireworks!
How to Get to Chinatown
Reaching Chinatown is easy. This district is nestled at the heart of Singapore and provides an easy access to anywhere around. There are several ways to get here, as well as going around Singapore from this area. You can take either bus, taxi, or MRT.
If you wanna go to Chinatown by MRT, the nearest station is Chinatown MRT Station on the North-East Line and Downtown Line which will take you right in the heart of the area. However, if you don’t mind walking a bit far while sightseeing, stop by Outram Park MRT Station or Clarke Quay MRT Station then walk a bit to reach Chinatown.
Going to Chinatown by bus, there are 5 nearest bus stops that will take you to reach the center of Chinatown. These are including bus stop at South Bridge Road, Maxwell Road, Eu Tong Sen Street (People’s Park Centre), New Bridge Road, and Eu Tong Sen Street (People’s Park Complex). Some of the buses are number 2, 12, 33, 54, 143, 147, 190, 520, 961, 970, and C2.
Apart from MRT and bus, there’s also a taxi for you to go to Chinatown. You can either call the online taxi services or hop on at the nearest taxi stand in your area. If you have any questions about Chinatown area or sale of attraction tickets and walking tours, there’s Chinatown Visitor Center behind Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, available from 9 am - 9 pm daily.
Local Transportation in Chinatown
While Mass Rapid Transportation (MRT) in Singapore is the main public transportation, you can still take bus or taxi with just one in all transit card. You can buy this public transit card at the convenience store or nearest MRT station. This card can be used for all buses, MRT to all routes, and some taxis. Don’t worry about the balance you still have inside the card later, because it lasts for 5 years! Therefore you can use it again for your second or fifth trip to Singapore. In Chinatown, the closest MRT station is Chinatown MRT Station of the North-East Line and Downtown Line, just a few stations away from Little India, Orchard, and Clarke Quay.
