Singapore- Is 7 days sufficient

[lovetravellingoz]

The world is a big place and there is much to see, but so little little time.

Singapore for me would never be more than a stopover city as there is simply way, way to many other places to explore where I woud rather spend more time.

No more than 3 nights.

 

[irv]

The world is a big place and there is much to see, but so little little time.

Singapore for me would never be more than a stopover city as there is simply way, way to many other places to explore where I woud rather spend more time.

But one of those places to explore, if you have never been there, is Singapore

 

[lovetravellingoz]

But one of those places to explore, if you have never been there, is Singapore

Well having stayed there once for 3 nights, and several times for 1 night (for various reasons) if I had my time over again the 3 nights would only be 2.

Not at all on my list to revisit unless I need to for connecting flights. I don't not enjoy it there, it is not a bad place, it is just there are many other places I would rather be.

One virtue it does have is that if you do have a long layover that it is extremely easy to pop into town.

 

[kpc]

As a student, I spent a month in Singapore in 1990....boy was I glad to leave....even if you have never been before, 3-4 nights is plenty

 

[Cynicor]

I disagree. Depends what you are into, but there is lots more to do in Singapore if you like to see rainforest and wetlands and such. They also have some nearby islands that you can travel to.

I think there is only 3-4 days of big ticket tourist things to see, but you can go to Sungei Buloh, bukit timah, macritchie and other reservoirs. Ubin Palau, a few other islands. Can get to legoland as a day trip.
Sentosa and universal studios is at least a day. I love the art science museum too, can while away half a day there.

My ex and I spent many a stopover there and we still decided to do a week at one point.

Plus, without plenty of time, how will you sample all the food? Roti prata/canai alone means I only have to decide what to eat for dinner and lunch.

 

[Shano]

What was this like? I just took my son over to California a few weeks ago and crammed in quite a bit in a week but missed out on this Legoland park between LA and Sand Diego, plus it would have cost over A$230 for the both of us to get in from recollection with the lousy exchange rate...

It was OK for two days. There is not a lot of lego construction to see - certainly not like Billund in Denmark - but plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained for a couple of days, such as interactive activities (programming robots), roller coasters and other rides.

They opened a water park about a year ago, which has a reasonable selection of slides.

I had previously read reports about it being exceptionally hot, but they have done a lot with landscaping so you can at least get out of the sun.
The good thing is there were no queues, even over a long-weekend.

We pre-bought a 2-day multipass for entry to both the theme park and water park - which were ~A$70 for kids and ~$90 for adults.

 

[Fiches Mouser]

SIN's not getting a whole lot of love around here, but I'm a huge fan. I could easily spend a week hanging in Singapore.

I try and get there as often as I can (roughly every couple of months) for at least a weekend, often more. Partly for work, partly for the fun of it.

I wrote these tips a couple of months ago elsewhere on AFF:

+1 to Gardens by the Bay. Incredible piece of construction and some nice views of the waterfront. Had the set lunch at Pollen the other day (restaurant inside the Flower Dome) and that was brilliant. Need to book in advance, but highly recommended.

For a hawker centre, try Lau Pa Sat in the city (aka Telok Ayer Market) for some good variety. Little India is great too, where you'll find Esquina – a fantastic Spanish restaurant – among other things.

There are so many other things to explore in Singapore, but all depends on your interests. I have more tips if books/design/coffee/food/furniture interest you (BooksActually on Yong Siak St is amazing).

Do the touristy stuff, and then wander. Explore in the morning, hang by the pool in the afternoon, hawker centre for dinner, movie in the evening. Sounds good to me!

 

[GladstoneTim]

In Dec/Jan just gone, my wife and three daughters spent 6 days in SIN, had a two week cruise and then a further 2 days. Every day was comfortably full and each age group experienced a range of preferred activities yet all enjoyed everything. We could easily have filled a couple more days with activities we identified. What got us was the heat and humidity. We dined in a whole host of places, stayed in the 'burbs and caught bus or MRT to most places. Felt ripped off by the attractions package on Sentosa Island but Universal Studios was worth it. We used the Singapore Airlines hop on/off bus on the first day. A great way to be orientated. Check out the SQ boarding pass offers.

Our next SIN visit, no more than 3 full days.

 

[Abdul_A350]

SIN's not getting a whole lot of love around here, but I'm a huge fan.

Glad to hear that. I have spent perhaps a total of five years there before it all got quite so big, and now when I go back I would not dream of spending less than a week, but I do have friends to visit as well.

For a first time visitor, a week might give you enough time to discover you like Singapore.

mrsmart mentioned BooksActually, and that whole Tiong Bahru area is beautiful. Open Door Policy almost next to it, I think. Very nice food and atmosphere.

The hawker centre there is very good, too.

And four more nights can be Arab Street, Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam (Malay).

And then there are the more famous attractions.

I am accustomed to extreme humidity and high temperatures, but if not so then Singapore can be a bit of a struggle. So take it slowly, and give it a week!

 

[Abdul_A350]

My ex and I spent many a stopover there and we still decided to do a week at one point.

I can very much understand this. I truly believe it is an underrated destination. The political model may also be more a focus in future; definitely more successful that all Gulf states over the medium term, and Singapore still have time to address human rights issues vis-a-vis poor treatment of non-citizen labourers.

 

[get me outta here]

Hi, the boarding pass offers you mention, are they actually on the BP? What sort of things for example?

In Dec/Jan just gone, my wife and three daughters spent 6 days in SIN, had a two week cruise and then a further 2 days. Every day was comfortably full and each age group experienced a range of preferred activities yet all enjoyed everything. We could easily have filled a couple more days with activities we identified. What got us was the heat and humidity. We dined in a whole host of places, stayed in the 'burbs and caught bus or MRT to most places. Felt ripped off by the attractions package on Sentosa Island but Universal Studios was worth it. We used the Singapore Airlines hop on/off bus on the first day. A great at to be orientated. Check out the SQ boarding pass offers.

Oir next SIN visit, no more than 3 full days.

 

[Fiches Mouser]

A week might give you enough time to discover you like Singapore ... So take it slowly, and give it a week!

That's absolutely the attitude to have. It’s hot and humid so to not be in a rush and actually get to know the place is very luxurious. Just enjoy it.

I can very much understand this. I truly believe it is an underrated destination. The political model may also be more a focus in future; definitely more successful that all Gulf states over the medium term, and Singapore still have time to address human rights issues vis-a-vis poor treatment of non-citizen labourers.

Completely agree. I feel like Singapore is just starting to get good.

 

[irv]

I like it when there are different perspectives on a destination, looks like more homework is in order.

 

[GladstoneTim]

Hi, the boarding pass offers you mention, are they actually on the BP? What sort of things for example?

Having interent problems at the moment but check out the SQ website, click on 'Plan Travel' then 'Boarding Pass Privileges.' We used it for the hop on hop off bus. Can't remember what else, sorry.

 

[diningdecadence]

any suggestions on hotels? the chains seem so $ and there's a big list of 'boutique'

 

[Fiches Mouser]

any suggestions on hotels? the chains seem so $ and there's a big list of 'boutique'

I stayed at Lloyd's Inn a few months ago and really liked it.

Simple amenities, but beautiful, minimal rooms. Good location within walking distance of Orchard but feels a bit more local than the big ones.

 

[romney]

If you are a foodie, I suggest you check our Tony Tan's food tours here Betel Box The Real Singapore Tours We did the Joo Chiat/Katong Food Walk, and while yes, the food was good, the best part was seeing a more traditional part of Singapore many don't see, hearing about the history and culture and many other interesting bits and pieces about Singapore.

 

[love_the_life]

and the Original Singapore Walking Tours are good value and interesting - usually about a 3 hour walking tour though there is an evening one as well.

 

[Cynicor]

any suggestions on hotels? the chains seem so $ and there's a big list of 'boutique'

Need a price range and what you like doing and how you will travel. Generally they are all quite good, get right near an MRT station, preferably an interchange like city hall.

 

[Deleted member]

3 nights would do it for me.