Best neighborhoods in Singapore

A district that packs the colours, scents and gods of the Indian subcontinent into a few city blocks.

"A district that packs the colours, scents and gods of the Indian subcontinent into a few city blocks"

A former district of trading houses and opium dens whose historic shophouses now hold restaurants, boutique hotels and gift shops.

"A former district of trading houses and opium dens whose historic shophouses now hold restaurants, b"

A waterfront district of futuristic architecture that looks like something from a science-fiction blockbuster.

"A waterfront district of futuristic architecture that looks like something from a science-fiction bl"

Singapore's historic Malay and Muslim quarter, with streets full of handicrafts from the Arab world.

"Singapore's historic Malay and Muslim quarter, with streets full of handicrafts from the Arab world."

A lively riverside quay known for upscale restaurants and nightlife.

"A lively riverside quay known for upscale restaurants and nightlife."

A riverside quay recommended for upscale dining among bright lights.

"A riverside quay recommended for upscale dining among bright lights."

The colonial heart of Singapore along the Singapore River. Many of the city's museums and government buildings are here.

"The colonial heart of Singapore along the Singapore River. Many of the city's museums and government"

A well-located area to stay, within walking distance of Kampong Glam and a single train ride from the airport, Orchard Road and Chinatown.

"A well-located area to stay, within walking distance of Kampong Glam and a single train ride from th"

One of Singapore's oldest Malay settlements, listed among the city's ethnic neighbourhoods worth visiting.

"One of Singapore's oldest Malay settlements, listed among the city's ethnic neighbourhoods worth vis"

A more refined riverside area focused on fine dining and cozy cafes.

"A more refined riverside area focused on fine dining and cozy cafes."

A historic street reached from Tanjong Pagar station, home to Thian Hock Keng Temple.

"A historic street reached from Tanjong Pagar station, home to Thian Hock Keng Temple."

A stylish Chinatown street lined with bars offering happy hour deals.

"A stylish Chinatown street lined with bars offering happy hour deals."

A heritage neighbourhood known for its colourful Peranakan shophouses with intricate tiles and floral motifs.

"A heritage neighbourhood known for its colourful Peranakan shophouses with intricate tiles and flora"