Where to stay in Chinatown — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Singapore's Chinatown is a heritage district full of colorful shophouses, old Buddhist and Hindu temples, souvenir markets, and authentic Chinese restaurants. It has boutique hotels and good-value stays, is easy to reach by MRT, and is perfect for travelers who want to soak up culture and eat well.
Why stay in Chinatown
Ancient temples of many faiths
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the Sri Mariamman Hindu temple, and a Taoist temple all within walking distance.
Shophouse architecture
Brightly colored two-story shophouses with beautiful photo spots down every lane.
Authentic Chinese food
Hawker Chan's Michelin chicken rice and the famous Maxwell Food Centre.
Shop for souvenirs
Pagoda and Trengganu Streets are packed with souvenirs where you can haggle.
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Local dishes to try in Chinatown
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Hawker Chan chicken rice
A soy sauce chicken rice stall that once earned a Michelin star, at budget prices.
📍 Chinatown Complex - 2🍜
Noodles and soups
A famous food center gathering top stalls for noodles, dim sum, and desserts.
📍 Maxwell Food Centre - 3🥟
Dim sum and buns
Several morning dim sum shops, served hot at friendly prices.
📍 Chinatown - 4🍲
Bak kut teh
Pork rib soup simmered with Chinese herbs and pepper, a hit dish of the district.
📍 Chinatown
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
A Buddhist temple in Tang dynasty architecture, enshrining a sacred relic.
📍 South Bridge Rd - 2🕉️
Sri Mariamman Temple
The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, its gopuram adorned with intricate deity figures.
📍 South Bridge Rd - 3🏮
Pagoda Street
A pedestrian street of colorful shophouses, bustling with souvenir markets and restaurants.
📍 Chinatown MRT - 4🏛️
Chinatown Heritage Centre
A museum telling the story of early Chinese immigrants' lives in a real shophouse.
📍 Pagoda Street - 5🌃
Ann Siang Hill
A hillside lane full of chic bars and restaurants.
📍 Telok Ayer
Things to do in Chinatown
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🚆 Getting around Chinatown
MRT Chinatown
The Downtown and North East lines drop you off to walk straight into the district.
On foot
The district is small and compact; you can explore its lanes and temples thoroughly on foot.
Grab / taxi
Easy to hail on the main streets, handy when carrying souvenirs.
Buses
Many routes pass along New Bridge Road, conveniently connecting to other districts.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Chinatown
Is Chinatown a good place to stay?+
Very good for budget to mid-range travelers, with a variety of boutique hotels, convenient transport, and great food.
When should you go?+
Evening into night is when the atmosphere is liveliest and most beautiful, and during Chinese New Year the whole district is spectacularly decorated with lights.
How long does it take to explore?+
Half a day to a full day is enough to see the temples, markets, and eat your fill.
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