Singapore has a reputation as one of the most expensive destinations in Southeast Asia, but you can find surprisingly good hotel deals in this city. Singapore is known as a modern, Westernized and safe city and it is a great travel destination for anyone who likes good shopping and good food. Singapore is also a popular stopover on flights from Europe to Australia.
Budget and Mid-Range Hotels
Even though Singapore is a small city state, it is densely populated and has a vibrant mix of cultures. Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and Indonesian residents mix with Western expatriates who work here for a year or two. You can see this mix especially when you try Singapore’s famous food. The street food is tasty, affordable and safe to eat, and it is known around the world for a good reason. Singapore also has many distinctly ethnic districts, such as Chinatown or Little India, and some of these areas are the best places to find cheap Singapore hotels.
Singapore has hotels for all budgets. There are cheap guesthouses and hostels for those on a budget trip and there are five-star hotels with beautiful facilities. Little India has a cluster of affordable hostels for backpackers who do not mind sleeping in dormitories. Chinatown has many budget and mid-range establishments and is a great area to stay. There are good restaurants, hawker centers (cheap places to eat the famous street food) and colourful street markets.
Luxury Hotels in Singapore
Singapore has several stylish five-star hotels that come with luxury facilities and great service. You can find luxury hotels near the Singapore River and around Orchard Road, one of the main shopping districts. The most famous of all Singapore hotels is the Raffles Hotel where the cocktail Singapore Sling was invented. You can visit the hotel bar to have a cocktail even if you are not staying in the Raffles.
Even though many visitors only spend a day or two in Singapore, the city has a lot to offer. To make the most of Singapore hotel deals you should spend at least a few days in this great city.