Balestier Travel Guide
Singapore
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Singapore
Enjoy the exciting rides at Universal Studios Singapore and find out why this is a favourite theme park in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Marina Bay Sands Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Marina Bay Sands Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Singapore? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Orchard Road
Flash the plastic at one of Asia's premier shopping destinations where designer labels and market bargains mingle.
Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Marina Bay Sands Skypark is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Gardens by the Bay
This new but much loved attraction bring 'the garden to the city'.
Singapore Zoo
Hang out with orang-utans and ride on the back of an elephant at this award-winning zoo.
Top hotels in Balestier
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Singapore Novena by IHG
Good quiet hotel, a bit further from the city so used Grab transport a lot. Hotel restaurant was good, bright clean rooms. 8 would stay here again
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Aloft Singapore Novena
Above small shopping centre and reasonable food options. 20 min walk from nearest MRT. Unfortunately room 1561 had an AC which sounded like a tornado, meaning I had to turn it off to sleep. Otherwise modern property and was very nice overall. Breakfast buffet was very good.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Room was big enough for 3 of us!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Singapore
The hotel was very comfortable, the staff were fantastic and the food is excellent. Highly recommend heading to the grill for a meal.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Pan Pacific Singapore
The staff at Plume was AMAZING! The bartender did one of the best drinks I ever had, they were fantastic! 10/10
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Ok
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balestier
Novena
Travellers love Novena for its popular shops, and you can see more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Mount Pleasant Station or Bukit Brown Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Velocity at Novena Square and United Square Mall.
Kallang
Enjoy the popular shops in Kallang. Golden Mile Complex is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavender Station or Bendemeer MRT Station to see more of Singapore.
Little India
Little India is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Little India Arcade and Mustafa Centre, and you can get around town on the metro at Little India Station.
Bencoolen
Bencoolen is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Bugis Street Shopping District and Sim Lim Square.
Orchard
Orchard Road and Lucky Plaza are a few top attractions in Orchard. Hop around the city on the metro at Orchard Station or Somerset Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, beautiful gardens and popular shops.
Bugis Village
If you're spending time in Bugis Village, you might enjoy attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Bugis+ Shopping Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Bugis Station to see more of the city.
Balestier Travel Guide
- Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Novena Medical Centre
- Universal Studios Singapore
- Marina Bay Sands Casino
- Marina Bay Sands Skypark
- Gardens by the Bay
- Singapore Zoo
- Bugis Street Shopping District
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Mustafa Centre
- East Coast Park
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
- Raffles Place
- National University of Singapore
- Night Safari
- Singapore Expo
- Merlion
- Singapore National Stadium
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Singapore Flyer
- Suntec City
- Boat Quay
- Pasir Ris Park
