SINGAPORE

Welcome to Singapore

A helpful guide to get the most out of your stay in the Lion City
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Getting to The SingSpot Office

Office Address

We are located at 60 Anson Road, Mapletree Anson, Level 10. When you first enter the building, please pick up a temporary building access pass* at the security on the ground floor and proceed to level ten.

Walking from Oasia Hotel

When you leave the hotel lobby, cross the road facing the Chinese temple, then turn right and walk towards Icon Village. Cross the road via the crosswalk and turn left past Straits Wine Company. Our office building, Mapletree Anson, will be on your right in one block.

Walking from Tanjong Pagar MRT

If you anticipate heavy use of public transportation (MRT and/or bus), you may use your credit card directly to pay for public transport. Be sure to enable your credit card for overseas usage. 

When you alight, take Exit A Peck Seah Street, walk towards the direction of Icon Village. Cross Gopeng Street via the crosswalk and turn left past Straits Wine Company. Our office building, Mapletree Anson, will be on your right in one block.
Getting around Singapore

By MRT

The easiest way for you to get anywhere around will be via MRT - Mass Rapid Transit.

By Taxi

Want to reach somewhere not accessible by public transport, and fast? It's relatively easy to hail a taxi from any street corner. Otherwise Grab and GOJEK are the local equivalents of Uber.

By Bus

The public bus covers an extensive network of places beyond what the MRT can bring you to.

For more information on public transport, check out this detailed page on visitsingapore.com
What to eat & drink

Singapore is definitely a foodie destination. Make sure you take full advantage and try some of our local dishes. These are the most shiok (enjoyable) local food and drinks, as voted on by SingSpotters:

Food

Char kway teow, oyster omelette, roti prata, carrot cake, BBQ stingray, bak kut teh, laksa, kaya toast, chicken rice, and chili/black pepper crab.

Drinks

Tiger beer, sugarcane juice, teh tarik, bubble tea, and milo dinosaur.

For more information, check out this helpful guide and 3-day itinerary on visitsingapore.com
Local Coffee (Kopi)

Ordering kopi (local coffee) can be a complicated affair, but we’ve got you covered with this infographic (by Burpple) below. Alternatively, you can refer to this interactive guide.
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If coffee's not your thing, here's another guide (by Burpple) on how to order teh (local tea).
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Popular Coffee and Lunch Spots

Here are some popular coffee and food places recommended and curated by everyone from SingSpot:
Restaurants & Bars

After work or on the weekend, here are some restaurants and bars you can check out:

  • Hawker centres: Tiong Bahru Market, Maxwell Food Centre, Amoy Street Food Centre, Newton Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat... die die must try!

  • Peranakan cuisine: Candlenut, National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore, Folklore, The Blue Ginger

  • Jumbo Seafood

  • Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

  • Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant

  • The Coconut Club

  • Zam Zam

  • Rooftop bars: 1-Altitude, LeVeL33, Kinki, Ce La Vi, Lantern, Mr. Stork

  • Hidden bars: 28 Hong Kong Street, Operation Dagger, The Secret Mermaid

  • Other top-rated bars: Jigger and Pony, Bitters and Love, Oxwell and Co, Manhattan Bar, Smoke & Mirrors

  • Brunch/coffee: 40 Hands, Tiong Bahru Bakery, Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Symmetry, Maison Ikkoku, Common Man Coffee Roasters, The Edge at Pan Pacific (champagne brunch)

  • Vegetarian: Whole Earth

About Singapore

While small in size, this island city-state is big in being multi-cultural. It is where east meets west.
What to do

In Singapore

Although our airport is consistently ranked #1 in the world, Singapore isn’t just a stopover city. Below are a few of the most popular attractions and activities.

For more information on what to see and do in Singapore, check out this detailed page on visitsingapore.com

Southeast Asia

Getting around to the rest of Southeast Asia is a breeze. Each of the destinations below is no more than a few hours away by plane.

  • Bali, Indonesia

  • Penang, Malaysia

  • Phuket, Thailand

  • Bangkok, Thailand

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Siem Reap, Cambodia

  • Hong Kong

  • Cebu, Philippines

SingSpotters are a well-traveled group. If you are interested in going to any of the above locations, approach a SingSpotter and they will be happy to share some tips with you.  A wide variety of budget airlines operate in Southeast Asia: Tiger, Air Asia, Jetstar, and Scoot are some of the most popular.
What to be aware of

Cash vs Credit Card

While credit card and electronic payment are widely accepted in Singapore, if you are planning to visit a local hawker or food centre, bring along some cash.

*Check with your manager if you are able to claim your expense for hawker food as no receipt/invoice will be provided most of the time.

 

Tax Refund

As a visitor to Singapore, you are entitled to 8% GST refund if you make any purchase of more than S$100 (including GST) at participating shops (for additional requirements please check out here). You can claim your refund at Changi airport, but make sure you reach there early - sometimes Singapore Customs may want to inspect your purchases before processing the refund.

For more information on tax refund, refer to this helpful page on visitsingapore.com.

Tipping

Tipping is generally not a custom in Singapore.

Most restaurants in Singapore add a 10% service charge to the bill so tip is not required.

You should only tip if the service is outstanding.

 

What to Wear

While it is scorching outside, it can be pretty cold indoors, so remember to bring a cardigan or a sweater with you, or you will end up shivering.

Apply sunscreen when you go outside. It is always good to check the weather forecast. We are known to be a rainy city, so have an umbrella prepared.

Chope-ing

When you see tissue packets, name cards, or umbrellas on the table during lunchtime, don’t take them or assume they are rubbish. It is a local way of saying: this spot/table is reserved.

SIM Card

No one can live without data. It is not a bad idea to get a prepaid tourist SIM card at the airport. With S$15, you can have 100 GB data for 7 days*. Visit this blog post for a comprehensive comparison of three telco providers in Singapore (SingTel, Starhub, M1)

*Singtel hi!Tourist $15 SIM Card

Languages

There are four national languages in Singapore: English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.

Most native Singaporeans are fluent in English and one other language. Singlish (Singaporean English) is the local slang, and it would be useful to familiarize yourself with a few frequently used words and expressions.

Waffle Wednesdays

Every month there is Waffle Wednesdays in the office - several SingSpotters will gather and whip up various local flavours of waffles for the team. Be sure to check out the #Singaporespot Slack channel for the dates.

Public Wi-Fi

There is free public wifi available almost anywhere in Singapore. Search for wireless@SG and do a simple sign in. It’s as easy as that.

For more information on connectivity, refer to this helpful page on visitsingapore.com.
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