Bugis is an excellent base for exploring Kampong Glam, full of youthful vitality and home to many youth-friendly stores such as anime costume shops and arcades. It was formerly Singapore's red-light district before being transformed into a thriving retail area in the 1980s, within walking distance of 80 Raffles Place.
The Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is a religious site shrouded in incense smoke, featuring shrines to hundreds of Chinese deities. Visitors can seek guidance by shaking bamboo sticks. The address is 178 Waterloo St., Bugis, and it can be reached by taking the MRT to Bugis station from 80 Raffles Place.
The Green Apple Spa offers a unique environment with areas resembling mini cinemas and comfortable recliners. Services include foot massages, tuina, and deep tissue massages, often with special promotions. The address is 765 North Bridge Rd., Kampong Glam, accessible via MRT to Bugis station.
Andaz Singapore is a five-star hotel operated by Hyatt, vibrant and locally inspired in decor. The hotel features communal spaces, an area with refreshments served all day, an infinity pool, and a popular rooftop bar, Mr Stork, offering 360-degree skyline views, complete with tents for stargazing. The address is DUO Tower, 5 Fraser St., Level 25, Bugis, with room rates starting at S$250.
Villa Samadhi is located in Queenstown at 20 Labrador Villa Rd., offering 20 rooms with free breakfast. Room rates start at S$330. The hotel is housed in a 1920s colonial building surrounded by tropical secondary forest in the Labrador Nature Reserve. It is accessible by MRT to Labrador Park station.
