Guidebook for Singapore
Parks & Nature
It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located a 15-minute walk from here, or just 3 bus stops away. There are a number of restaurants and cafes in the park, and on most Sundays, there is usually a concert happening at Swan Lake.
239 locals recommend
Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny RdIt's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located a 15-minute walk from here, or just 3 bus stops away. There are a number of restaurants and cafes in the park, and on most Sundays, there is usually a concert happening at Swan Lake.
Great views and a very nice and tall bridge to hang out at. Also, you can take the cable car to Sentosa from here, or have a beer in the evening and enjoy the great sea view.
32 locals recommend
Henderson Waves
Henderson RoadGreat views and a very nice and tall bridge to hang out at. Also, you can take the cable car to Sentosa from here, or have a beer in the evening and enjoy the great sea view.
Entertainment & Activities
Shaw House
350 Orchard RdThe library in the middle of town is accessible to all, and is the perfect place to get some work done or take a break. There are big, bright working areas with power points and comfy chairs by the windows, and internet is free too!
6 locals recommend
Library @ Orchard
277 Orchard RoadThe library in the middle of town is accessible to all, and is the perfect place to get some work done or take a break. There are big, bright working areas with power points and comfy chairs by the windows, and internet is free too!
Getting Around
Orchard station
MRT
Somerset MRT Station
MRT
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Thai food all night long, dive bars and the seedy side of Singapore nightlife.
11 locals recommend
Orchard Tower
400 Orchard RdGreat Thai food all night long, dive bars and the seedy side of Singapore nightlife.
Great cocktails and bar snacks menu. The lobby of this boutique hotel along the Singapore River is super stylish. Recommended!
The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore
320 Robertson QuayGreat cocktails and bar snacks menu. The lobby of this boutique hotel along the Singapore River is super stylish. Recommended!
Manhattan
1 Cuscaden RdOne of the best cocktail bars in town - modern with a touch of old New York glamour.
Food Scene
Johan Paris Isetan
350 Orchard RdSuper tasty French-Japanese bakery.
Get your traditional breakfast here. Order the kaya (coconut jam) toast set, which comes with soft boiled eggs and a cup of sweet strong kopi (local coffee) - just $3!
24 locals recommend
Killiney Kopitiam
67 Killiney RdGet your traditional breakfast here. Order the kaya (coconut jam) toast set, which comes with soft boiled eggs and a cup of sweet strong kopi (local coffee) - just $3!
The closest food court. Has a wide variety of options, including Japanese, Indian, Korean, Italian and local food. Closes at 9 pm.
Food Junction
91 Tanglin RdThe closest food court. Has a wide variety of options, including Japanese, Indian, Korean, Italian and local food. Closes at 9 pm.
Located next to the Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The set lunch is amazing and great value.
7 locals recommend
The Halia
1 Cluny RdLocated next to the Orchid Garden in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The set lunch is amazing and great value.
Located in a colonial building at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this Michelin-starred restaurant is one of the best in Singapore. The weekend brunch is more affordable, but you can splash out on the tasting menu for lunch or dinner too.
Corner House
1 Cluny RdLocated in a colonial building at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this Michelin-starred restaurant is one of the best in Singapore. The weekend brunch is more affordable, but you can splash out on the tasting menu for lunch or dinner too.
Indian and muslim food for when you have late-night cravings. Great at breakfast too. On hot days, their mint lassi is the perfect drink.
Al Afrose Restaurant
421 River Valley RdIndian and muslim food for when you have late-night cravings. Great at breakfast too. On hot days, their mint lassi is the perfect drink.
Essentials
Marks & Spencer
The bakery is half price after 8:30 pm. Western and ready-made meals galore.
The closest supermarket to the apartment, but it's a little more expensive than other places, and closes at 10 pm.
Tanglin Market Place
163 Tanglin RdThe closest supermarket to the apartment, but it's a little more expensive than other places, and closes at 10 pm.