CBD / Marina Bay

The polished, deal-heavy side of Singapore: towers, hotels, waterfront bars, and easy transport.

Quick facts

• Best for: business lunches, hotel bars, waterfront dinners
• Feel: slick, central, walkable in short bursts
• Good links: bars, restaurants

What it’s known for

Marina Bay, Raffles Place, and the downtown hotel corridor — useful if you want the easiest access to central Singapore.

Best for

Visitors who want the classic skyline view, a short taxi ride home, and no faffing about.