The 9 Best Boutique Hotels in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best boutique hotels in Singapore in 2026 are The Sultan in Kampong Gelam, Naumi near City Hall, AMOY on Telok Ayer Street and Hotel Mono in Chinatown. Ann Siang House, KeSa House, Wanderlust and The Vagabond Club add small heritage stays, and Hotel Clover The Arts is the art-led pick.

Singapore's boutique hotels are mostly conserved shophouses and small heritage buildings in Chinatown, Kampong Gelam and Jalan Besar, with 20 to 75 rooms rather than hundreds. Rooms can be compact, and several of these hotels do not serve breakfast, so check what is included. Hotel rates are normally quoted before 10% service charge and 9% GST ("++"), and prices rise on Formula 1 weekend and during big conventions. For the famous names, see our best hotels and best luxury hotels guides, which already cover The Warehouse Hotel, Duxton Reserve and Hotel Indigo Katong.

1. The Sultan — Kampong Gelam, Kampong Glam

A row of restored shophouses in Kampong Gelam, with 61 individually styled rooms.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Heritage · Couples · Walkers

The Sultan's website says it has 61 unique rooms in restored early-1900s shophouses, including the former Al-Ahmadiah Press Building. Honeycombers' boutique-hotel guide highlights the two-storey Sultan Loft, and the hotel lists Booking.com, KAYAK and Agoda awards on its site.

Its restaurant, The White Label, serves French and local Malay dishes such as salmon assam nonya. The hotel is a short walk from Haji Lane, Arab Street and the Sultan Mosque, which makes it a good base for a few days of walking and eating.

Good to know: Rooms differ a lot between shophouse buildings, so check the room description and photos before booking.

101 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199002

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2. Naumi Hotel — Downtown Core

A design-led hotel with themed rooms, a Level 10 rooftop infinity pool and an Indian restaurant below.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Design lovers · Couples · Pool

Naumi's website lists 73 individually designed rooms and suites, including Designer Rooms inspired by Andy Warhol and Coco Chanel, plus Patio rooms with a private outdoor space and a daybed. The Cloud 9 rooftop infinity pool is on Level 10 with city views.

Rang Mahal Restaurant & Bar, an Indian restaurant the hotel says was established in 1971, is on the first floor. City Hall and Esplanade MRT stations are a short walk away, and Marina Bay and Bugis are minutes from the door.

Good to know: The pool is occasionally closed for private events, so confirm access if a swim is the reason you are booking.

41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396

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3. AMOY — Telok Ayer, Chinatown

Shophouse rooms in Far East Square, built around the Fuk Tak Chi Museum, a conserved former temple.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Heritage · Solo travellers · Couples

AMOY's page describes shophouses over 170 years old in Far East Square, with the Fuk Tak Chi Museum, one of Singapore's oldest temples, inside the hotel. It lists a Cosy Single of 16 sqm and a Deluxe Double of 22 sqm, and says no two rooms share the same layout or furnishings. Honeycombers describes it as having 37 rooms.

Guests get free use of The Clan Hotel's Sky Pool, Sky Gym and shower suites a minute's walk away, according to AMOY's page. Telok Ayer MRT is connected through Exit D, and breakfast is served at Offbeat by Coq & Balls from 7.30am to 11am.

Good to know: Rooms are small. Choose the Deluxe Double if you are two people with luggage.

76 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048464

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4. Hotel Mono — Chinatown

Six restored shophouses behind a minimalist black-and-white interior, off Mosque Street.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Design lovers · Food-focused stays

Hotel Mono's website describes six restored historical shophouses with a modern interior that keeps original features such as air wells and Rococo-era windows. It sits in the middle of Chinatown's dining, hawker and bar scene.

The hotel advertises direct-booking offers, including up to 43% off for stays of two nights or more and a flexible rate with free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival. A February 2025 TheSmartLocal roundup listed an early-bird double from about S$129. Those prices will have moved, so check the live rates.

Good to know: Book direct to see the Extended Stay and Flexible Saver offers on its own website.

18 Mosque Street, Singapore 059498

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5. Ann Siang House by The Unlimited Collection — Club Street, Chinatown

Twenty large rooms in a restored heritage building at the foot of Ann Siang Hill.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Longer stays

The official page describes twenty rooms in four types: Deluxe Room (35 sqm), Deluxe Corner Room (38 sqm), Studio Executive (38 sqm) and Studio Premier (61 sqm). Each has a smart TV and a complimentary minibar, and selected Studio rooms have a kitchenette.

The hotel is near Telok Ayer MRT and a few minutes from Club Street's restaurants and bars. It is cashless, so bring a card, and guests must show a physical ID or passport at check-in.

Good to know: Rooms are far bigger than most boutique hotels in the area, which suits longer stays.

28 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069708

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6. KeSa House by The Unlimited Collection — Keong Saik, Chinatown

Sixty rooms across ten conserved shophouses on Keong Saik Road, with a shared kitchen.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Foodies · Flexible stays

KēSa House's page describes a conserved row of ten shophouses in the Bukit Pasoh Conservation Area, with 60 rooms from Superior Single up to Studio Premier. Only the Studio Premier has a private kitchenette, while the KēSa Kitchen, Lounge and Terrace are shared, and there is a self-service launderette.

The hotel does not serve breakfast, but Keong Saik Road has cafes, bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Chinatown and Outram Park MRT are about a five-minute walk. Payments are cashless only.

Good to know: No breakfast on site, so plan for a cafe on Keong Saik Road on your first morning.

55 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089158

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7. Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection — Jalan Besar, Little India

Twenty-nine rooms in a 1920s Art Deco building, with an open-air dipping pool.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Design lovers

Wanderlust occupies a conserved 1920s Art Deco building near Jalan Besar MRT. The official page describes 29 rooms, each for a maximum of two guests, with kitchenettes in the Studio Loft rooms, an outdoor dipping pool and a complimentary guest launderette.

It does not serve breakfast, and the neighbourhood's cafes and Indian restaurants make up for it. Guests must show physical ID or a passport at check-in. Rates vary by date, and the hotel points guests to direct booking through Ascott Star Rewards.

Good to know: Rooms sleep two at most, so it does not suit families.

2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494

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8. The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Jalan Besar, Little India

A Jacques Garcia-designed, 41-room hotel in an Art Deco building off Syed Alwi Road.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Design lovers · Special occasions

Marriott's listing describes a 41-room hotel conceived by French designer Jacques Garcia, with individually decorated rooms. It was first known as Hotel Vagabond and now trades as The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio hotel.

A Honeycombers boutique guide lists a jazz club on site, and the hotel is on Syed Alwi Road, a short walk from Mustafa Centre and Jalan Besar's cafes. It sits outside the central business district, so expect a taxi or MRT ride to Marina Bay.

Good to know: Book through Marriott Bonvoy if you collect points. Check current room rates, which vary widely.

39 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207630

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9. Hotel Clover The Arts — South Bridge Road, Chinatown

A small art-themed hotel with artworks by local artists and art students on its walls, corridors and facade.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Art lovers · Budget-conscious couples

Hotel Clover The Arts describes itself as an art-themed boutique hotel, with work by independent professional artists and art students in the lobby, rooms, corridors, lift landings and facade. Reports at its opening said students from local art schools competed to decorate some of the rooms.

It sits on South Bridge Road at the edge of Chinatown, within walking distance of Clarke Quay and the Singapore River. The rooms are small, and a February 2025 TheSmartLocal roundup listed single rooms from about S$134 a night, so check current prices.

Good to know: Rooms are compact and some have no window, so choose a room category with a window if that matters.

58 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058689

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best boutique hotels in Singapore?

Good small hotels include The Sultan in Kampong Gelam, Naumi at 41 Seah Street, AMOY on Telok Ayer Street, Hotel Mono in Chinatown, Ann Siang House on Club Street, Wanderlust in Jalan Besar and The Vagabond Club on Syed Alwi Road. The Warehouse Hotel, Duxton Reserve and Hotel Indigo Katong are in our best hotels guide.

Which area is best for a boutique hotel in Singapore?

Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar have the most choice and put you close to restaurants and bars: AMOY, Hotel Mono, Ann Siang House, KeSa House and Hotel Clover The Arts are all within a short walk of each other. Kampong Gelam and Jalan Besar suit travellers who prefer a quieter, more local neighbourhood.

How much does a boutique hotel in Singapore cost?

Rates vary widely by date. Direct-booking offers at Hotel Mono and Hotel Clover The Arts have been listed from roughly S$130 a night in guides, while The Clan Hotel's own pages list rooms from over S$450. Expect S$150 to S$350 for most boutique stays and check each hotel's site, because rates change daily and exclude service charge and GST.

Do Singapore boutique hotels include breakfast?

Not always. Ann Siang House, KeSa House and Wanderlust say on their official pages that they do not serve breakfast, while AMOY, Naumi and The Sultan have on-site restaurants. Check the room rate to see whether breakfast is included.

Are there boutique hotels with a pool in Singapore?

Yes. Naumi has a rooftop infinity pool on Level 10, and Wanderlust has an open-air dipping pool. AMOY guests can use the Sky Pool at the neighbouring The Clan Hotel, according to AMOY's own page.

1. The Sultan — Kampong Gelam, Kampong Glam

2. Naumi Hotel — Downtown Core

3. AMOY — Telok Ayer, Chinatown

4. Hotel Mono — Chinatown

5. Ann Siang House by The Unlimited Collection — Club Street, Chinatown

6. KeSa House by The Unlimited Collection — Keong Saik, Chinatown

7. Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection — Jalan Besar, Little India

8. The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Jalan Besar, Little India

9. Hotel Clover The Arts — South Bridge Road, Chinatown

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