Singapore River Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Boat Quay showing street scenes, a house and night scenes
Boat Quay which includes outdoor eating, a city and a house
Photo provided by Singapore Tourism Board
Photo provided by Singapore Tourism Board
Boat Quay which includes a city, nightlife and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Boat Quay showing street scenes, skyline and a city

Boat Quay

Riverside restaurants, ultra-cool bars and Singapore’s hippest crowd can all be found in this popular city-centre district.

Boat Quay
Clarke Quay Mall showing modern architecture, night scenes and a city

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 Central
Clarke Quay Mall showing a city, a skyscraper and night scenes

Clarke Quay Mall

Fine dining, cool bars and funky streetscapes abound in this popular city-centre district.

Clarke Quay Mall

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.

UE Square

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.

Great World

Robertson Walk

During your visit to Singapore, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Robertson Walk. Stroll along the marina in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Robertson Walk

Activities

Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens

NZ$53
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore's Food, Marina Bay & Capitol Building Walking Tour

Singapore's Food, Marina Bay & Capitol Building Walking Tour

NZ$20
per adult
Singapore's Food, Marina Bay & Capitol Building Walking Tour
Singapore River Cruise

Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket
Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

NZ$169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows
Singapore River Cruise Ticket by WaterB

Singapore River Cruise Ticket by WaterB

NZ$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Singapore River Cruise Ticket by WaterB
Singapore River Cruise and Light Shows

Singapore River Cruise and Light Shows

NZ$169
per adult
Singapore River Cruise and Light Shows
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Our pick of the best Singapore River Hotel Deals

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

4.5 out of 5
Merchant Road, 20, Singapore, SIN
The price is NZ$416 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$416
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,209 reviews)
"Hotel in fantastic location close to shopping, restaurants and MRT stop. Breakfast was amazing offering as was room service. Only disappointment, phone handset did not work and fridge not working. The latter we were told by maintenance was not there to cool but only to chill. It did neither nor did ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
The Robertson House by The Crest Collection

The Robertson House by The Crest Collection

5 out of 5
1 Unity Street, Singapore
The price is NZ$292 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$292
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"This hotel was well located for access to subway, the Gardens by the Bay and had plenty of restaurants within the locality"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Robertson House by The Crest Collection
Furama RiverFront

Furama RiverFront

4 out of 5
405 Havelock Road, Singapore
The price is NZ$173 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$173
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,354 reviews)
"The room is big and the bed is too comfy and clean"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Furama RiverFront
KINN Habitat

KINN Habitat

2 out of 5
5 Hongkong St, Singapore
Stay at this hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marina Bay Sands Casino and Orchard Road ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"The area the hotel was located is super walkable. Due to the construction style of the hotel you can hear loud conversations happening outside and jackhammering if there is construction but this didn’t disturb me as I was able to play some white sound on my phone in my pod which could not be heard ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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KINN Habitat
Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Grand Copthorne Waterfront

5 out of 5
392 Havelock Road, Singapore
The price is NZ$338 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$338
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Couldn’t fault it."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Grand Copthorne Waterfront
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2 Magazine Road, Singapore
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$327 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$327
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"The complimentary breakfast in the morning.Lot of options. Loved the upma"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Singapore River

Clarke Quay Mall showing modern architecture, night scenes and a city

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.

Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay Mall which includes modern architecture, shopping and interior views

Downtown Singapore

4.5/5(443 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Singapore
Chinatown which includes religious elements, interior views and a temple or place of worship

Chinatown

4.5/5(176 area reviews)

Chinatown is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chinatown Heritage Center and Sri Mariamman Temple. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Maxwell Station.

Chinatown
Boat Quay showing street scenes, a house and night scenes

Financial District Singapore

4.5/5(134 area reviews)

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 Boat Quay while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.

Financial District Singapore
Chinatown featuring religious elements, a temple or place of worship and interior views

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 Sri Mariamman Temple.

Outram
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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.

Downtown Core

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