Hostels in SINGAPORE CITY, SINGAPORE

Singapore City – The Crown of Singapore

Singapore is known for its medical tourism, beautiful and plush gardens, parks and other sightseeing places. Though this part of Asia does not offer tropical forests or natural waterfalls to its tourists but it certainly promises a great holiday with its lot of attractive sightseeing places. 

Accommodation Options
Exotic sightseeing locations and medical tourism make Singapore a favourite tourist destination. The city mushrooms with all types of cheap and expensive accommodation options such as luxury hotels, budget hotels (mostly found in places like Chinatown, Orchard Road and Little India), youth hostels, guesthouses, bed and breakfast lodgings, campsites, etc. Most of the high-end and budget hotels will provide facilities such as room service, in-house movies, laundry and dry cleaning services, hot and cold water bath, etc. Luxury hotels in Singapore City go an extra mile to make tourists’ stay more comfortable. 

History of Singapore City
In the 16th century, Singapore was under the control of the Johur Kingdom. It was in 1819, when Sir Stamford Raffles struck a treaty with the then ruling Sultan of Johur and to make Singapore a part of the British Empire. Singaporeans hence regard Raffles as the founder of the island which finally achieved its independence on August 9, 1965.

Popular Places and Attractions
The city of Singapore promises great fun and adventure. One shouldn’t miss the first of its kind night safari at the Singapore Zoo. One can catch a glimpse of some of the most amazing animals while in tram at Singapore Zoo, home to a number of diverse wildlife species. A couple of places that will surely leave you enthralled at Singapore City are the Jurong Bird Park, featuring the highest man-made waterfall in the world at 98ft and Suntec City, boasting of the biggest man-made fountain. Offering a wealth of flora and fauna, the natural reserves of Sungei Buloh Wetland and Bukit Timah are also a must see in Singapore City.

Other places of tourist interest in the city are the Bedok Town Centre, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom Museum, Fantasy Island, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Cavengah Bridge, etc.

Getting Around in Singapore City
Buses connect most of the hubs of Singapore City and operate from 6 am in the morning till midnight. Consult a travel guide to have a fair idea of the bus routes. Air-conditioned taxis are also a common sight on the roads of Singapore City.

Places of Entertainment
The glittering stretch of Orchard Road is the right place to start your shopping tour. Also check out the lanes of Arab Street and Little India for a diverse shopping experience.

Currency
Check the latest news to find out the exchange rates of Singapore dollar (SGD), the official currency used in Singapore City.

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