If your first love is shopping, then Singapore should be your first destination of choice. The island has big brands, local flavours, good bargains and the best in shopping conveniences.
But like all true blue explorers, you need to arm yourself with a Singapore shopping guide which details local guidelines before your shopping expedition!
Orchard Road Shopping The main shopping area in Singapore is undoubtedly Orchard Road which has the most malls along its length. Shopping malls along the Orchard Road tourist belt offer a good mix of fashion, food, branded retailers, essentials like money changers and pharmacies, groceries, local labels, hardware, furnishings etc.
Most shops and malls are open from 10:00 am to approximate 10:00 pm daily. Apart from notable exceptions like shopping at Mustafa and Holland Village Cold Storage which are open 24 hours a day.
Look out for Sale everyday!
Be sure to check the newspaper on any given day in Singapore as there is usually a sale on somewhere! There are great ‘value buys sales’ in electronics and furnishings and they advertise prolifically in the local papers. Bargaining, especially in smaller stalls and flea markets are the norm! Make use of your resident friends who will undoubtedly be good shopping guides to the nooks and crannies of the Singapore market!
Singapore Dollar Exchange Rate
You can charge your purchases to your credit cards, so you won’t feel burdened carrying the extra cash around. There are licensed money changers all around Singapore and you can be assured of getting a decent exchange rate for your currency! No matter what you are buying it helps to have the receipt with you, as you can return and/or exchange the product after complying with the store’s policies.
Situated in the heart of Sentosa, guests can enjoy luxury accommodation adorned with a colonial style just ten minutes from the beach. Each of the hotels 64 rooms come equipped with modern appliances and conveniences to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Suitable for families the hotel provides a kids swimming pool and playing facilities. Not far from the hotel reside Singapore’s cable car and the Imbiah Lookout. The Treasure Resort is the perfect retreat for families looking to enjoy some quality time amongst the sun, sea and relaxed ambience of Sentosa.
Located on Imbiah Walk Sentosa, Siloso Beach Resort offers tourists easy access to all the major shopping and sightseeing spots. Underwater World and numerous shopping boutiques are within easy walking distance. Rooms are equipped with a full range of modern amenities including satellite TV, high speed internet and also have a private balcony. The onsite restaurant serves delicious regional cuisine at great prices and guests can enjoy the comprehensive facilities at the health club and spa. The lagoon style outdoor swimming pool is very popular, thanks to the impressive waterfall feature.
This budget hotel provides 112 tastefully-decorated rooms in the popular hub of Singapore’s Geylang neighborhood. The Hotel 81 Tristar is just 10km from the Changi International Airport. The two-star hotel is also just a five minute walk from the Paya Lebar MRT Station, which will take guests to the popular shopping destination of Orchard Road in just 15 minutes. The area surrounding the hotel is popular among tourists for its charming pre-war architecture and restaurants that serve delicious locale food. There is a poolside cafe on the third floor where guests can have breakfast while enjoying the view of the gardens.
The budget hotel provides 87 well-appointed rooms, and is situated in Singapore’s tourist destination of Little India. The Hotel 81 Rochor is located along Jalan Besar, and is just across the street from Sim Lim Square, where guests can find great deals on electronics and computer accessories. It is also a short walking distance to the Singapore National Library, Shaw Towers, Raffle City, and Suntec City. Guests are reasonably close to shopping destinations like Orchard Road and Bugis Junction. Situated in Little India, the two-star hotel is surrounded by many markets where travelers can buy gold jewelry, and several excellent Indian restaurants.
The newly refurbished, budget hotel provides 84 comfortable guestrooms and is located in the Joo Chiat area of Singapore. The Hotel 81 Opera is located only a 15 minutes drive away from the Central Business District and the famous shopping belt of Orchard Road. Also nearby is Malay Village, where guests can learn about the Malay, who are the oldest ethnic community in Singapore. The two-star hotel is in the Geylang neighborhood, which is filled with pre-war architecture, shop houses, mosques and temples. Guests will be surrounded by many authentic shopping arcades, local eateries, coffee shops, and hawker stalls. This area is well known for its bustling nightlife.
If your first love is shopping, then Singapore should be your first destination of choice. The island has big brands, local flavours, good bargains and the best in shopping conveniences.
