3 days in Singapore
A garden city where Michelin stars sit beside hawker stalls. A 3-day plan.
Singapore packs futuristic gardens, colonial architecture and four cultures into a tiny island. It is spotless, safe and very easy, and its hawker centres are some of the best value meals on earth.
Day by day
Day 1: Marina Bay
Explore Gardens by the Bay, walk around Marina Bay and eat satay at Lau Pa Sat.
Day 2: Heritage districts
Lunch at Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown, then visit Little India, Kampong Glam and the National Gallery.
Day 3: Gardens and wildlife
Start at the Botanic Gardens, walk the Southern Ridges and visit the Night Safari after dark.
Make it work
- Best months: Feb–Apr. See the season calendar.
- Book ahead: the most popular sights and restaurants, especially in peak season.
- Where to eat along the way: Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Burnt Ends.
- Getting around: The MRT is fast, clean and covers the island; tap in with a contactless card.
Short on time, or staying longer?
With less time, keep the first days and skip the day trip. With more, add a slower day for a neighbourhood from our best areas to stay, or choose more from the full list of things to do.
Opening days and times change, and some sights close one day a week. Check before you go. Last reviewed October 2026.