Singapore River Travel Guide
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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.
Universal Studios Singapore
Enjoy the exciting rides at Universal Studios Singapore and find out why this is a favourite theme park in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Orchard Road
Spend the day shopping for the world’s biggest brands at one of the most popular shopping destinations in Asia.
Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Marina Bay Sands Skypark is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Night Safari Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Albatross Hop-On Hop-Off Speedboat Pass (1-Day Unlimited Speedboat Rides)
Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket
Singapore SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Singapore River
Furama RiverFront
Staff are friendly and proactively offering to assist while they greet you. There were only bath tub and fixed shower head (without any handheld ones). The rooms have high ceiling, which makes you feel spacious. TV channels were very limited, couldn’t find CNN, BBC, etc. The buffet breakfast restaurant ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
The hotel and its rooms are great, very brightly lit and clean rooms. The hotel has only one restaurant and a bar. Beware the restaurant requires reservations for dinner and should be made in advance or else risk not able to eat there. But don’t fret-just walk across the street and there are plenty ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
Breakfast was pretty good. The gym was small but had everything that was needed. The pool was great and particularly the jacuzzi ( the chairs could do with a bit more cleaning) What stood out most was the help from the concierge and his help in obtaining an MTR ticket and letting us use the pool ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Park Regis by Prince Singapore
Everything about our room was great. The staff were always cheerful and helpful. I would have appreciated a reasonably priced breakfast. $48 is too steep for a breakfast buffet. Also, $6 for a Dixie cup size Starbucks coffee is ridiculous!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG
The pool area was beautiful but was missing some shady spots. There was a few umbrellas but some were not working. Towels were always available. Some improvement could be made with the cleaning team for the rooms. Breakfast was amazing, lots of choices and the staff was very efficient.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
KINN Habitat
Convenient as it is situated in Clark Quay and just a few minutes walk to MRT. There lots of places of interest within the area that is walkable on cloudy weather. The rooms are sufficient for couples but you must only have carry on luggage as it will not conducive for large luggages. The light breakfast ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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.
