Jalan Besar Travel Guide

Singapore

Peranakan (Straits Settlement) style building on Jalan Besar at Petain Rd. (January 2019) #History
Peranakan (Straits Settlement) style building on Jalan Besar at Petain Rd. (January 2019) #History

Popular places to visit

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Universal Studios Singapore

4.5/5(133 reviews)

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.

Universal Studios Singapore
Singapore showing night scenes, a high-rise building and city views

Orchard Road

4/5(376 reviews)

Flash the plastic at one of Asia's premier shopping destinations where designer labels and market bargains mingle.

Orchard Road
Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Casino

4/5(116 reviews)

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.

Marina Bay Sands Casino
Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Marina Bay Sands Skypark

4.5/5(239 reviews)

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.

Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Gardens by the Bay which includes a garden

Gardens by the Bay

4.5/5(523 reviews)

This new but much loved attraction bring 'the garden to the city'.

Gardens by the Bay
Singapore Zoo which includes animals and zoo animals

Singapore Zoo

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Hang out with orang-utans and ride on the back of an elephant at this award-winning zoo.

Singapore Zoo

Top hotels in Jalan Besar

The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Syed Alwi Road Singapore
The price is ₹15,775 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
₹15,775
₹18,914 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mustafa Centre and Orchard Road ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
Clean, nice atmosphere

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

The Vagabond Club, Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection

Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
2 DICKSON ROAD Singapore SIN
The price is ₹9,817 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹9,817
₹11,771 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Good location and clean rooms, but randomly there is no hand soap or hand towels. The rooms are also quite small with limited storage and hangers. There is also a kitchen but there are no kitchen utensils so you can't use it. The security guard is also quite bossy.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Wanderlust by The Unlimited Collection
Carlton Hotel Singapore

Carlton Hotel Singapore

4.5 out of 5
76 Bras Basah Road Singapore
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹14,280 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹14,280
₹17,368 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,359 reviews)
Good hotel. Central location. Great for layover.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Carlton Hotel Singapore
Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection

Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
78 Waterloo Street Singapore
The price is ₹11,383 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹11,383
₹13,649 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mustafa Centre and Orchard Road are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
This is a new hotel in a great neighborhood, near several Metro stations. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. The room was small for 2 people (2 twin beds) but we were only there to sleep. Not much room for large luggage. I’m including a picture of the pool - it’s nice - but again not ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG

5 out of 5
75 Airport Boulevard Singapore
The price is ₹20,717 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹20,717
₹24,839 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,382 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

5 out of 5
2 Stamford Road Singapore
The price is ₹24,470 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
₹24,470
₹29,340 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
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Other neighbourhoods around Jalan Besar

Little India featuring street scenes, a city and night scenes

Little India

4/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Little India
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Rochor

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

While you're in Rochor, take in top sights like Little India Arcade or Fu Lu Shou Complex, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jalan Besar Station or Rochor MRT Station.

Rochor
Singapore National Day Celebrations

Kallang

Enjoy the popular shops in Kallang. Singapore National Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavender Station or Bendemeer MRT Station to see more of Singapore.

Kallang
Beautiful super wide-angle summer aerial view of Singapore, with skyline, bay and scenery beyond the city, seen from the observation deck

Bencoolen

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

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.

Bencoolen
Central Fire Station is the oldest existing fire station in Singapore, and is located at Hill Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district. The Central Fire Station was gazetted as a national monument on 18 December 1998. #Singapore

Museum

While you're in Museum, take in top sights like Orchard Road or National Museum of Singapore, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dhoby Ghaut Station or Bras Basah Station.

Museum
Singapore Central Business District featuring night scenes, a city and a bay or harbor

Singapore Central Business District

Known for its beautiful waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Singapore Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Marina Bay Sands Casino and Esplanade Theatres, and jump on the metro at Raffles Place Station or Bayfront Station to see more of the city.

Singapore Central Business District

Jalan Besar Travel Guide

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