Singapore

Garden city, hawker food, spotless and easy.

Singapore · Asia ·

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Singapore is compact, safe and green, with futuristic gardens, diverse neighborhoods and some of the world's best street food.

Top attractions in Singapore

Gardens by the BaySupertrees, Cloud Forest and the nightly light show.
Marina Bay SandsObservation deck and skyline views.
Hawker centresMaxwell and Lau Pa Sat for cheap, excellent food.
SentosaBeaches, Universal Studios and attractions.
Chinatown, Little India, Kampong GlamThree neighborhoods, three cultures.
Singapore Zoo and Night SafariOpen-concept zoo in the rainforest.

Where to stay

Marina Bay for views, Tiong Bahru or Chinatown for character.

LuxuryRaffles SingaporeCivic District

Mid-rangeMarina Bay SandsMarina Bay

ValueHotel G SingaporeBugis

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Getting there and around

From the airport. Changi (SIN): MRT to the city in about 45 min, taxi in 20–25. Don't miss the Jewel waterfall.

In the city. MRT and buses are fast and cheap; taxis are metered.

Train and bus tips

MRT and buses; tap a contactless card.
Taxis and ride-hailing are metered and cheap.
Buses and train to Johor Bahru, Malaysia (passport needed).
Changi is 25 min by taxi.

Events, nightlife and sports

September–OctoberFormula 1 Singapore Grand PrixNight race around Marina Bay.

January/FebruaryChinese New YearRiver Hongbao and Chinatown lights.

August 9National DayParade and fireworks.

October/NovemberDeepavali in Little IndiaStreet lights and markets.

Nightlife and parties. Clarke Quay clubs, rooftop bars at Marina Bay, cocktail bars in Tanjong Pagar.

Sports. F1 Singapore Grand Prix, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, golf at Sentosa.

Dates change every year; check official sites before booking. The concierge can get tickets.

What to eat

Hainanese chicken riceChili crabLaksaSatayKaya toast

Local tours in R Travel

Our picks for Singapore, plus more options once you search.

Coming soonSingapore by night4 hours

River cruise, Gardens by the Bay light show and hawker dinner.

Bumboat cruise
Supertree show
Hawker dinner

Coming soonHawker food tour3 hours

Chinatown and Tiong Bahru tastings.

Michelin hawker stall
Eight tastings
Local guide

Coming soonSentosa island dayFull day

Cable car, beaches and Universal Studios option.

Cable car
Beach club
Park tickets option

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Practical info

When to go

February–April tends to be drier; it's warm year-round.

Money

Singapore dollar (SGD)

Language

English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil

Visa (US passport holders)

No visa needed. Visa-free entry for up to 90 days.

R Travel tip

Tap a contactless card on MRT and buses; no ticket needed.

Entry rules shown are for US passport holders and change often — always confirm with the destination's embassy or your airline before booking. Other nationalities should check separately.

Good to know

Strict rules: no littering, no chewing gum sales.
Tipping isn't expected.
Carry an umbrella for sudden rain.

Opening hours, prices, event dates and entry rules change. Check official sites before you go. Written by the R Travel team.