Little India Travel Guide

Singapore

Little India featuring street scenes, a city and night scenes
Little India
Little India showing markets
Little India
Little India showing indigenous culture, a small town or village and fashion

The heart of Singapore's Indian community is vibrant, packed with shopping opportunities and has some fantastic food on offer.

Singaporean Indians make up 9% of the country's population, and their cultural home is Little India, to the east of the Singapore River. A busy mix of spice stores, cheap and cheerful restaurants, backpacker hostels, galleries, sari shops and Bollywood record stores blaring out music all day and night, peaceful it isn't. But you shouldn't miss a visit here as the vibrancy and liveliness make for a great day or night out, as well as an insight into the history of the Indian population of Singapore.

The area is centred upon Serangoon Road and has been home to Tamil Indians since the 19th century. The famous Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple was built in 1855, as was the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, giving local Indians a place to worship. Many of the trades that flourished back then are still in existence today down the alleys and back lanes. Look out for fortune-tellers, often with a parrot in tow, and flower vendors who thread together gajra, or garlands of jasmine. You can also find shops selling Ayurvedic massage oils and sari fabrics galore: be prepared to haggle to get a bargain. Another good place for souvenir hunting is at the Tekka Market. It's not the place for the claustrophobic though as the market is usually filled to capacity.

Many foodies visit Little India regularly for the classic Indian curries available, or a local variation of chai, known as tarik. There are lots of South Indian restaurants here so vegetarians are well catered for.

Little India is located on the east side of the Singapore River and is served by the Little India MRT station. There is also limited free parking in the area, but there are plentiful spaces if you pay.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Little India

Citadines Rochor Singapore
Citadines Rochor Singapore
3.5 out of 5
2 Serangoon Road, Singapore
The price is ₹12,064 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹12,064
₹14,465 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (594 reviews)
"The reception staff were so nice and welcoming to us specially Ms."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Citadines Rochor Singapore
Novotel Singapore on Kitchener
Novotel Singapore on Kitchener
4 out of 5
181 Kitchener Road, Singapore
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,399 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹12,399
₹14,867 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
Overall good with the exception of front desk staf
"Everything was good other than the front desk staff. They were very rude in responding. Especially a staff Rochel was extremely rude with her response."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Novotel Singapore on Kitchener
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
4 out of 5
3 Belilios Road, Singapore
The price is ₹10,254 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹10,254
₹12,295 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
A Hotel Dickson
A Hotel Dickson
2.5 out of 5
23 Dickson Rd, Singapore
The price is ₹5,064 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹5,064
₹5,613 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands Casino ...
7.2/10 Good! (38 reviews)
"It’s pretty clean"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

A Hotel Dickson
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
4.5 out of 5
Merchant Road, 20, Singapore, SIN
The price is ₹16,162 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹16,162
₹19,378 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews)
"Excellent location! Really easy to hop on the MRT or walk to different neighbourhoods. Staff was very helpful. Room cleaning was a bit slow."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
5 out of 5
75 Airport Boulevard, Singapore
The price is ₹19,370 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹19,370
₹23,224 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,112 reviews)
"Above"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Little India

Bugis Street Shopping District featuring shopping and food

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.

Bugis Village
Fort Canning Park featuring heritage architecture and a park

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
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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.

Kallang
Singapore which includes shopping and signage

Orchard

4.5/5(263 area reviews)

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.

Orchard
Clarke Quay Mall which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Singapore River

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

UE Square and Robertson Walk are a few top attractions in Singapore River. Hop around the city on the metro at Fort Canning MRT station or Clarke Quay Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.

Singapore River
Clarke Quay Mall which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Clarke Quay

Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Clarke Quay. You can visit top attractions like Clarke Quay Central and Clarke Quay Mall, and jump on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Fort Canning MRT station to see more of the city.

Clarke Quay


Little India Travel Guide