Singapore
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Destinations in Singapore
Practical essentials for Singapore
Singapore dollar (SGD)
English is an official language and used for everything official, alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
Type G, 230V 50Hz
Tap any contactless Visa, Mastercard or Amex card or phone at MRT gates and on buses through SimplyGo — no local card needed, though foreign cards carry a small daily admin fee.
Not customary — restaurants add a 10% service charge plus 9% GST, and tipping is actively discouraged at the airport.
Tap water is safe to drink straight from the tap.
Left-hand side; a national licence covers stays of up to 30 days, after which a 1949 International Driving Permit is required.
999 (police), 995 (ambulance and fire)
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Singapore
24 hours in Singapore when every hour counts
A single unbroken arc from Chinatown to Changi, built around the crossings you should only make once and the two free light shows that collide.
Singapore at Dawn and After Dark: The City Before and After the Tour Groups
Between mid-morning and dusk Singapore's headline sights belong to the tour groups, so plan the city as a split shift and take the two free, uncrowded ends of the equatorial day instead.
Sleeping well in Singapore, whatever the budget
Singapore's reputation for eye-watering room rates is only half the story: the city sleeps well at every tier, if you match your budget to the right district.
Singapore on a Budget: How to Do the Expensive City Well for Less
Michelin-noted hawker food for pocket change, world-class gardens for free and a transit system that makes taxis pointless — Singapore rewards the savvy.
Singapore's Best Museums and Galleries, Ranked
From the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian modern art to a lotus-shaped museum on the bay, Singapore's cultural institutions punch far above the island's size.
Where to Stay in Singapore: The Neighborhoods and Their Classic Hotels
Marina Bay spectacle or shophouse charm? A district-by-district guide to basing yourself in Singapore, and the landmark hotels that anchor each one.
Singapore's most iconic stays: from Raffles to Marina Bay Sands
Five landmark hotels that double as destinations — colonial verandas, a rooftop infinity pool 200 metres up, and a former General Post Office reborn.
The best day trips out of Singapore, ranked
Within three hours of the city lie kampong islands, Indonesian beach resorts and a UNESCO-listed port town, ranked with the ferry, border and tide logistics that decide whether each one actually works.
Singapore with Kids: Built for This
Air-conditioned, spotless, unfailingly safe and small enough to cross in an hour — Singapore may be the most straightforward city in Asia to travel with children.