Singapore City Guide
Plan your next trip to Singapore with our guide to the best hotels, restaurants, art galleries and more, handpicked by residents of the city
Towering skyscrapers, lush gardens and an unmistakable Marina Bay skyline: Singapore offers far more than squeaky-clean efficiency. Beyond the orderly expats commuting on the driverless MRT (mass rapid transport) subway, a trove of Southeast Asian art, culture and cuisine is waiting to be uncovered: the Lion City is home to the distinct Peranakan culture, polyphonic gamelan music plays in its concert halls, and regional masterpieces reside in its museum’s permanent collections. Low shophouses intersperse with modern architecture, and street food mingles with world-class Michelin-starred tasting menus.
Hotels
From the history and splendour of Raffles to tiny contemporary capsule hotels, Singapore’s hotels excel in all categories.
Restaurants
Singapore’s food scene ranges from hawkers and street-food stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants specialising in Singaporean, Japanese, Sri Lankan and Korean cuisines. These are the top restaurants to book for your trip to the Lion City.
Museums & galleries
A growing centre for art in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s museums and galleries encompass diverse collections and perspectives, from public institutions to small independents.
Bars & nightlife
Rooftop terraces, hotel lounges, hidden speakeasies and regular fixtures in the world’s top bar lists, Singapore’s cocktail scene is inventive like no other.
Coffee shops & co-working
Modern co-working spaces, contemporary coffee shops and traditional cafes in old shophouses: dive into Singapore’s coffee scene and work remotely from across the city.
