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
This green oasis is found right in the city centre, offering visitors a moment of calm as well as an insight into Singapore's past.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gardens by the Bay Tickets Cloud Forest, Dome and Fantasy
Singapore Tourist Pass – 1/2/3/4/5 Day
Top hotels in Museum
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality
Breakfast options were excellent. Reception staff were extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Pan Pacific Singapore
Loved it. Staff was amazing. Loved the lounge for breakfast and cocktails. Laundry service was great!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Carlton Hotel Singapore
The hotel is in a very convenient location for transportation and MRT stations are within walking distance, very close to restaurants and shopping areas.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Capri By Fraser China Square, Singapore
Clean room, high end room features.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
Very comfortable stay. Even this part of the city is walkable and many restaurants around
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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 Raffles Place or Chinatown Point while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Raffles Place Station to get around town.
