City Guide

We’ve curated some of the best spots within a short distance of the Visa Singapore Innovation Center, along with a few extras for the more adventurous.

Eat

Les Amis (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Classical yet contemporary French fine dining.

National Kitchen by Violet Oon at National Gallery (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Treat your palate to Singapore’s culinary history.

JUMBO Seafood Gallery (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Get a taste of award-winning seafood in the heart of the city.

Tambuah Mas (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Enjoy the comforts of home-style Indonesian cuisine.

The Banana Leaf Apolo (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

A dining experience as unexpected as it is unforgettable.

Wild Rocket (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Gourmet street food with an international flair.

Drink

28 Hong Kong Street (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Grab a drink at one of Singapore’s best-kept secrets.

The Library (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Peruse an extensive cocktail list inside this hidden gem.

Cé La Vi (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Come for the drinks, stay for the views.

Bar Stories (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Experience an adventure in every sip.

SingJazz Club at The Sultan Hotel (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

A blending of music and libations.

Tantric (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Sip, dance or chill out at this popular hotspot.

Sleep

W Singapore - Sentosa Cove (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Escape from the city while remaining a stone’s throw away.

InterContinental Hotel Singapore (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Feel like you’re staying in an authentic Singaporean shophouse.

Goodwood Park Hotel (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Iconic luxury heritage hotel in Singapore.

Hotel Fort Canning (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Experience impeccable luxury in an urban oasis in the heart of the city.

Play

Gardens by the Bay (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Immerse yourself in the future of sustainability.

ArtScience Museum (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Experience a unique melding of two cultural keystones.

Singapore Botanic Gardens (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Explore the only tropical garden to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Singapore Wildlife Reserves (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Native wildlife research and conservation projects.

Naiise (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Take home a piece of Singapore.

Supermama (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Peruse Singaporean art and culture and maybe even bring some home.

Survive

Shop Till You Drop (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Retail therapy from boutique to budget.

Caffeine Fix (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Satisfy your coffee cravings like a native.

Singlish (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

A guide to Singapore slang.

Acronym City (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Save time with these verbal shortcuts.

“Chope” Culture (<%= i18n.get("open_new_window") %>)

Reserving a seat at lunchtime.

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