Singapore River Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Singapore Tourism Board
Photo provided by Singapore Tourism Board
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$63
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour including Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore River Cruise

Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Singapore River Cruise E-Ticket
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 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: Guided Hawker Culture & Street Food Tour at Night

Singapore: Guided Street Food Tour at Night

NZ$130
per adult
Singapore: Guided Street Food Tour at Night
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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$400 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$400
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,199 reviews)
Great hotel.
"Great place, situated near a lot of restaurants, and Clarke Quay, which you can go for a boat ride. Take the breakfast, there is a lot of variety, good food. Our room didn't have the best view, but the proximity of the metro was worth it."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
The Robertson House managed by The Ascott Limited

The Robertson House managed by The Ascott Limited

5 out of 5
1 Unity Street, Singapore
The price is NZ$275 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$275
23 Aug - 24 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! (372 reviews)
"Almost perfect for our business trip, other than the fridge which operates at room temperature at best and the sewer smell that comes from the pipes in the washroom. Other than that, it meets our expectations and then some. Friendly staff that are fairly responsive (except with the fridge issue) ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

The Robertson House managed by The Ascott Limited
Furama RiverFront

Furama RiverFront

4 out of 5
405 Havelock Road, Singapore
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$166 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$166
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,322 reviews)
"This hotel is a reasonably affordable place to stay with all the necessary amenities. We particularly love the buffet that offers an array of delicious dishes and fresh vegetables and fruits. We also appreciate the fabulous location that take us only minutes to our destinations."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)
"An Excellent First Pod Hotel Experience I had a fantastic stay at this hotel and would gladly return. The location is absolutely ideal — close to everything I needed, with easy access to public transport, dining, and attractions. This was my first time staying in a pod-style hotel, and it exceeded ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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$406 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$406
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Great location - clean and spacious room."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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
The price is NZ$306 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$306
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,091 reviews)
"Good safe, nice"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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
Fort Canning Park featuring a garden and heritage architecture

Museum

While you're in Museum, take in top sights like Orchard Road or National Museum of Singapore, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dhoby Ghaut Station or Bras Basah Station.

Museum
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 Chinatown Heritage Center.

Outram

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