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Where to Stay in Singapore: Area Quiz

Five quick questions about your trip. We'll suggest the three Singapore areas that suit you best, with links to our guides for each.

For most first-time visitors the best area to stay in Singapore is Marina Bay for the skyline and Gardens by the Bay, or Chinatown for better value and hawker food. Pick Clarke Quay for nightlife, Orchard Road for shopping, Sentosa for beaches and theme parks, and Little India for the lowest prices. Take the quiz.

1. Is this your first time in Singapore?
2. What matters most?
3. Your budget for a hotel?
4. Do you want somewhere quiet?
5. Who's coming?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best area to stay in Singapore for first-timers?

Marina Bay if you want the skyline and the Gardens on your doorstep, or Chinatown for better value, hawker food and quick MRT links to everything. Clarke Quay suits travellers who want bars and restaurants by the river.

Where should I stay in Singapore on a budget?

Little India, Chinatown and the Bugis end of Kampong Glam have the most affordable central hotels, all on the MRT.

Where should families stay in Singapore?

Sentosa for beaches, Universal Studios and resort pools, or Marina Bay and Orchard for big hotels close to the Gardens and the malls.

Is it worth staying on Sentosa?

Yes if beaches, Universal Studios and a resort feel are the point of the trip. It's about 15 minutes from the city by monorail, bus or taxi, so sightseeing days take a little longer.

How does the quiz decide?

Each answer adds points to the areas that suit it, based on our editors' judgement and our area guides; the three highest-scoring areas are shown. Read the area guides before you book.

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