Singapore forum

Hi there! Singapore is really safe in most areas, there are a few seedy places to watch out for but even so, there is nothing to worry about unless you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I work at a hostel and most visitors generally enjoy checking out Marina Bay Sands which is a 5 star hotel at the habour area, the main feature of the hotel is that it's 'balanced' by 3 rectangle buildings and on top there's a huge structure that looks like a ship. There's a rooftop bar called Ku De Ta which offers free admission before 9pm! Stunning views but a drink there will easily set you back $20-25. Alternatively, you can also check out the Skypark which is on the other side of the bar - that's $20 for admission and you get a wide space to take as many photos as you want.

Singapore's a multicultural city and if you have the time I would suggest checking out Chinatown , Little India & Bugis (which houses the Malay part of Singapore) Chinatown is pretty touristy but worth checking out nevertheless. Stop by Chinatown Point Complex for a meal which is a 2-storey alfresco eating area with lots of local/China food to offer! If you're into religious temples, the two main ones to go for are Sri Marimman Temple and Buddha Tooth Relic - they are both about a 7 minute walking distance from each other.

If you have more time to spend, check out Ann Siang Hill which is at the back of Chinatown. It houses rows & shops of boutique restaurants/bars as well as local designer shops

You can head up to Little India in the evening time when it cools down and get some good authentic Indian food from the galore of stores there. Check out Mustafa if you have the time, it's a 24 hour supermarket that has 4-5 floors and sells about every single thing imaginable. Prices are also really cheap and at 3am in the morning, you can often find families shopping there for appliances in the kitchen section! You do have to hand in your bag before you enter the mall incase of theft.

Bugis is a good place to check out if you want both culture and shopping. When you get out of the station, you can check out Bugis Junction, Bugis + and Bugis Street which are all cheap shopping havens for young teens. Pretty good deals there for cheap tees/earrings/shoes! At the back of Bugis is two streets called Arab Street and Haji Lane. Arab Street is where the Malay quarter would start with lotsa hookah/shisha joints, middle eastern cuisine and mosques. Haji Lane is basically hipster lane for all aspiring local designers, photographers & art students - it's a very niche lane to check out if you want to see items out of the ordinary!

Other places to check out in Singapore would be Gardens By the Bay (huge planetarium behind Marina Bay Sands - definitely worth checking out! admission is slightly pricey though), Clarke Quay (main nightlife area in Singapore) and Orchard Road (for more shopping)

Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask and I'll try my best to help.

Hi nicolettet. Wow. I have stayed here all my life but I am pretty sure there are sights and sounds which I have not explored. Working at a hostel sounds like an insightful job, getting to meet people from all over.

Are you doing any travels in December?

Cheers.

Hi Stingo,
Singapore has plenty to offer. Spending 2 days in the Merlion City is a good idea as I feel Singapore is very different from other places you will see in South East Asia. A recommended list of things to see and do for a 2-day stay here:
http://www.tripinasia.net/trip/singapore/
Of course, these are just recommendations. You can adjust your program based on your preferences and recommendations from other travellers.
Happy travelling Lah (you will notice thatSingaporeans love to add "Lah" at the end of their sentences)

Yes you can travel alone there is not any problem.