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Skyscrapers in SingaporeSingapore is a lively, thriving and above all spotlessly clean metropolis. Some say it’s boring and predictable but we think it’s well worth a visit. The city is an eclectic cultural mix; the busy markets of Chinatown, the exotic facades in Little India, and the temples and colourful decorations around Arab Street. It’s a food-lovers and shopaholic’s paradise, all in a true Asian atmosphere. If you want to escape the hectic city then go to Sentosa where you can relax on the beach or just enjoy the nightlife. There are plenty of museums, you can take a boat trip down the river and then there’s the famous Raffles Hotel. The MRT (metro) will get you where you want to be, fast and easy.The award-winning Changi airport is twenty minutes from downtown Singapore and your transfer from the airport to your hotel is included in this Singapore visit. We have two different hotels to choose from during your Singapore visit: a charming, characteristic 3-star hotel and a more luxurious 4-star hotel with a pool. Our selected hotels aren’t part of large international chains, but small-scale, friendly and well located for all the sights. Please note: Prices may differ during national holidays or during major conferences in Singapore. |
Option 1: City Hotel
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3 days / 2 nights |
Accommodation |
City hotel |
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Price |
£265 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
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2 nights' accommodation with breakfast, transfer from airport to hotel on arrival |
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Transport |
Transfer from the airport |
Excludes |
Other meals |
This historic hotel is a listed monument made up of pre-war shop houses with typical Perankan (Chinese) influences. The hotel has beautiful wood carvings and has been beautifully restored. Orchard Road is minutes away, Little India and Bugis Village are within walking distance, and there are plenty of outdoor cafes nearby. The bar and restaurant are beautiful remnants of a colonial past. Breakfast buffet is included.
Option 2: City Hotel Deluxe
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
Accommodation |
City Hotel Deluxe |
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Price |
£307 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
Includes |
2 nights' accommodation with breakfast, transfer from airport to hotel on arrival |
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Transport |
Transfer from the airport on arrival |
Excludes |
Other meals |
This hotel is one of our favourites. It’s a comfortable, cosy English-style hotel with friendly staff. It’s centrally located in a green, residential area within walking distance of Orchard Road. The hotel has a lovely lobby, a piano bar, breakfast room and restaurant, an Italian restaurant and a courtyard with a large pool. Breakfast is included and served in the breakfast room or out on the poolside terrace.
Tips for our Singapore visitBest time to travelYou can visit Singapore all year round. It's always hot, with temperatures between 25’C-30’C. The weeks leading up to the monsoon (November, December, January) are particularly humid, making it feel hot & sticky. The driest months are between May and July. Don't miss: - Orchard Road - Raffles Hotel - Boat trip on the Singapore river - Arab Street - Little India |
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Singapore Zoo & night safari During your Singapore visit you could pay a visit to the world’s first nocturnal animal zoo: a 98 acre piece of jungle 30 minutes drive from the city centre. As dusk falls you can follow one of the three trails into the tropical jungle and see the night-time jungle come to life with more than 1000 animals and 100 species! It’s a unique experience and a fascinating insight into the nocturnal animal kingdom. Make sure you get there around 5pm and have a bite to eat beforehand. Opening hours for the Singapore Zoo are 8:30am-6:00pm (daily) and tickets cost SGD 20 for an adult and SGD 13 for a child (3 to 12 years old.) The night safari is open from 7:30pm – midnight. If you wanted to combine your trip and visit the Zoo and night safari all on one day, you can get a 2-in-1 combined ticket costing SGD 42 for an adult and SGD 28 for a child. Click here for more information. We can definitely recommend it. Sentosa Island This artificial beach may not be to everyone’s taste during a Singapore visit, but we certainly enjoyed it. Sentosa is one of the most popular hangouts for the locals, especially the younger crowd. The island is serviced by a well-organised network of buses and trains. We particularly liked Palawan beach, popular for beach volleyball. You can also rent a bike and head to the Underwater World. It’s worth bringing your own food and drinks, because admittedly Sentosa can be quite expensive. There are daily buses to and from Harbour Front MRT Station. |
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