Singapore River Travel Guide
Singapore
Visit Singapore River
Popular places to visit
Boat Quay
Enjoy a drink with the locals at this lively waterfront entertainment precinct.
Clarke Quay Central
During your visit to Singapore, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Clarke Quay Central. Stroll along the marina or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Clarke Quay Mall
Enjoy some modern restaurants, funky clubs and bars that occupy converted warehouses in the former city trade center.
Great World
During your visit to Singapore, you can enjoy retail therapy at Great World. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
UE Square
During your trip to Singapore, you can search for that perfect souvenir at UE Square. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Liang Court
During your trip to Singapore, you can do some window-shopping at Liang Court. Stroll along the marina or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket
Singapore SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Singapore River
Furama RiverFront
"The staff were pleasant and helpful"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
"Great location good staff"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
KINN Habitat
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG
"Very comfortable stay here, just a short walk to the river for loads of dining options. The breakfast was good with a reasonable variety but I would like to note that they didn't have bacon. Despite that minor quibble I would choose to stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Park Regis by Prince Singapore
"Small but functional rooms"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Singapore River
Clarke Quay
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Clarke Quay. You can visit top attractions like Clarke Quay Central and Clarke Quay Mall, and jump on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Fort Canning MRT station to see more of the city.
Downtown Singapore
Downtown Singapore is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Orchard Road and Clarke Quay Central. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Chinatown Station.
Chinatown
Chinatown is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chinatown Heritage Center and People's Park Complex. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Maxwell Station.
Financial District Singapore
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by UOB Plaza or Raffles Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
Outram
Travellers love Outram for its popular shops, and you can see more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Telok Ayer Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and Chinatown Heritage Center.
Downtown Core
While you're in Downtown Core, take in top sights like Marina Bay Sands Casino or Asian Civilisations Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Raffles Place Station or Downtown Station.
