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The Best Hotels In Singapore Worth Booking In 2025

Looking for where to stay in Singapore? From luxe stays to budget-friendly gems, here’s our ultimate guide to the best hotels in Singapore for 2025.

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Where To Watch Singapore’s National Day Fireworks: Best Free Spots, Rooftop Bars & More

This is your ultimate guide to where to watch NDP fireworks in Singapore for 2025. We’ve listed everything from hotels with the best firework views to bars that’ll have you sipping under the sparks. 

Things To Do

Add To Cal: Your Guide To The Best Singapore Events In 2025

Singapore is boring? Pfffooph. You haven't seen some of these awesome events in 2025 that should not be missed!

Travel

17 Luxury Weekend Escapes From Singapore

Looking for a quick escape from the city? Discover the best hotels near Singapore for a relaxing long weekend getaway, just a few hours’ travel away.

Where to stay

The Best Sentosa Hotels For An Island Getaway

Sentosa’s got serious main character energy, whether you’re a tourist ticking off the island life or a local just looking to escape your HDB without a passport.

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Raffles Sentosa Singapore Opens: Inside Singapore’s First All-Villa Property

Raffles Sentosa is probably the closest you’ll get to living out your Crazy Rich Asians fantasy, complete with personal butlers, a private pool in every villa, and enough peacocks strutting around to make a Bridgerton ball look low-key.

Things To Do

16 Of The Best Things To Do In Sentosa

From Universal Studios to beach clubs, Urban List has rounded up the best things to do in Sentosa.

Health + Wellness

Where To Get An Earth-Shatteringly Good Massage In Singapore

Whether you're chasing deep tissue pressure, a luxe couple’s escape, or a traditional Asian treatment with a modern upgrade, we’ve rounded up the best massage spots in Singapore to treat yourself right.

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Everything You Need To Know About Marina Bay Sands Singapore

More than just a hotel, Marina Bay Sands Singapore houses high-rolling casino, luxe spa, designer shops, a rooftop infinity pool, theatres, celeb restaurants, and even a nightclub.

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The Best Bugis Hotels To Rest Your Head

Bugis is a shopping haven well-known for being one of the most affordable places in Singapore for clothes, accessories and souvenirs.

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Stay By The Singapore River: Best Robertson Quay Hotels For A Waterfront Getaway

From five-star boutique hotels to family-friendly accommodation, Urban List has rounded up the best Robertson Quay hotels for a taste of waterfront living.

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The Best Cheap Hotels In Singapore Under $200 A Night

Planning a holiday in Singapore but struggling to make your bank account stretch for a night at Marina Bay Sands? These hotels provide the comfort without stretching your budget too much.

Food & Drink

Kickstart Your Day With The Best Breakfasts In Singapore

Whether you’re a lover of kaya toast, avocado on toast or you’re looking for something more adventurous, Urban List has rounded up the best breakfasts in Singapore to kickstart your mornings.

News

Catch Blockbusters By The Beach As Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema Returns To Sentosa This May

Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema is making its highly anticipated return to Tanjong Beach from 8 to 25 May 2025.

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16 Of WA’s Best Airbnbs To Check Into In 2025

Western Australia is the largest and sunniest state in the country. With 20,781km of coastline, picturesque old towns and incredible wildlife, it's no surprise it’s home to some of the most ‘gram-worthy Airbnb properties out there.

Best Of

The Best Free Things To Do In Singapore If You’re Ballin’ On A Budget

At Urban List Singapore, we have a treasure trove of free activities to keep your wallet happy while still delivering the good times. From secret nature trails to world-class art, here’s the ultimate guide to having fun without spending a cent in Singapore.

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Best Staycation Promotions in Singapore for 2025 (Updated!)

From rooftop pools to family-friendly perks and bubbly-on-arrival packages, Urban List Singapore has rounded up the best staycation offers to book right now. 

Local Escapes

The Best Singapore Hotels With Bathtubs And Jacuzzis For A Relaxing Soak

Nothing spells relaxation quite like soaking in a steamy bath filled with soapy bubbles.

Travel

14 Of The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Singapore With Perks For Kids

From themed rooms to outdoor play areas and delicious children’s menus—Singapore’s best family-friendly hotels have a lot going for them.

Travel

41 Of The Best Romantic Getaways Around Australia For An End Of Year Escape

From jaw-dropping outback retreats to island escapes, get all swept up in each other’s irresistibleness at one of our top picks for best romantic holidays around Australia. 

Travel

Here’s Everything To Eat, See and Do At This Coastal Spot Just An Hour From Perth

If you’re looking for a waterside holiday destination that won’t break the bank this summer, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better candidate than Mandurah.

Travel

The Best Luxury Hotels In Singapore To Book In 2024

Singapore is more than a stopover destination. There's plenty here to lure you into uncovering more of the Lion City—particularly when you get the opportunity to hole up in one of its top-notch hotels.

Travel

The Best Hotels In Singapore’s Chinatown Area

A meld of hip haunts and cultural treasures, Chinatown is the perfect base for your next Singapore adventure.

Travel

Light Up The Night | Everywhere To Eat, Stay And Play On Your Vivid Vacay

See Sydney in a brand new light this year with our guide to the best spots to eat, stay, and play on your Vivid adventure.

Travel

A First-Timer’s Guide To Vietnam’s South-Central Coast

Vietnam’s south-central coast is a stunning sweep of pristine beaches, verdant mountains, untouched fishing villages, and even rolling sand dunes.

What's On

Luxury Escapes Has Your Tickets To The Singapore Grand Prix 2024 Sorted

Missed out on the Melbourne F1? Now’s your chance to secure tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 thanks to Luxury Escapes.

Asia

A First-Timer’s Guide To Koh Samui, Thailand

Lying east of the Thai mainland, Koh Samui is a must-visit slice of paradise in the Land of Smiles, whether you’re a first-timer to the country or you’ve already fallen in love with Bangkok and Phuket.

Things To Do

Paint The Town Yellow | Everywhere To Eat, Stay And Play On Your Coldplay Tour

As the stage lights up for Coldplay's electrifying 2024 tour, we're here to orchestrate your offstage adventures with all the best spots to eat, stay and Coldplay.

Asia

The Best Beaches In Sri Lanka For Sun, Sand And Surf

If you’re looking for a cheap and relaxing beach holiday but you can’t fathom yet another trip to Bali, look no further than Sri Lanka.

Health + Wellness

7 Of The Best Wellness Hotels To Check Into In Singapore

The garden city is awash with luxurious wellness hotels that will see you checking out as a brand-new person. For the ultimate wellness getaway, indulge in some serious ‘me time’ at these stunning hotels.

Things To Do

Throw A Towel Down At These 9 Beautiful Singapore Beaches

Here, we take a look at the best of Singapore’s beaches—from the sandy shores of Sentosa to hidden beaches off the mainland—that you must fit into your next trip to Singapore.