Popular places to visit
National Museum of Singapore
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Singapore during your travels in Colonial District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Fort Canning Park
The historic and leafy oasis in the heart of Singapore’s downtown precinct offers a trip through the city's wartime history or just a simple walk in the park.
Central Fire Station
Find out about the history of Colonial District when you spend time at Central Fire Station. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Singapore Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Singapore Art Museum in Colonial District. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Plaza Singapura
During your visit to Singapore, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Singapura. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Old Hill Street Police Station
You can find out about the history of Colonial District with a trip to Old Hill Street Police Station. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Open-Top Bus
Singapore SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands Admission Ticket
Singapore Adventure Cove Waterpark Admission Ticket
Singapore M1 5G Tourist SIM/eSIM – Airport & City Pick Up
Top hotels in Museum
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality
The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. I managed to get to the famous chicken rice restaurant easily with their help.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Citadines Connect City Centre Singapore
Check in was smooth, room was comfortable for 2 pax
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Pan Pacific Singapore
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Clean room, friendly staff, near shopping mall, convenient to travel
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Capri By Fraser China Square, Singapore
The room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, I had a really pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
The room was extremely clean and the bed was very comfortable. It was nice to have a refrigerator and a location in Orchard for such a low price. . It is a great place to stay if you are spending much time in the room as the room is small and has no chair to sit on.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Museum
Singapore River
UE Square and Robertson Quay are a few top attractions in Singapore River. Hop around the city on the metro at Fort Canning MRT station or Clarke Quay Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.
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.
Bencoolen
Bencoolen is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Bugis Street Shopping District and Sim Lim Square.
Bugis Village
If you're spending time in Bugis Village, you might enjoy attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Bugis+ Shopping Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Bugis Station to see more of the city.
Financial District Singapore
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boat Quay or Raffles Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
Downtown Singapore
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.
