2 Days in Singapore

Unlike other major tourist destinations where you have to travel halfway across the city to get from landmark to landmark, most of Singapore’s hotspots are neatly arranged around the Marina Bay – so this is where we suggest you kick off your 48 hours.

Start at Raffles Place MRT, checking out the Merlion as you make your way around. You can find some of our top recommendations, including Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, The Singapore Flyer and the spectacular Cloud Forest.

For a change of scenery, away from (most of) the glitz and glam of the city, we suggest you check out one of Singapore’s vibrant ethnic enclaves during the evening. These neighbourhoods, which include Chinatown, Little India and the Arab Quarter (Bugis and Kampong Glam) aren’t too far away from downtown, and all have their own MRT stations.

Obviously, the theme of your evening will depend on which one you pick; head to Chinatown for its fantastic walking street full of restaurants and stalls; choose Little India for its range of curry houses and lively malls; or discover the Arab Quarter, which boasts a delightful array of boutique shops, charming cafes and alfresco eateries (there’s also the excellent Bugis Street Market close by).

Now we’ve given you the lowdown of what to do with your 2 days in Singapore, the only question left is ‘where do I stay?’

We can help out on that front too, with our huge inventory of hotels across the capital, from cheap guesthouses to luxurious 5-star high rises.