Top Things to do in Singapore River
Top Hotels in Singapore River
- 1. Grand Copthorne Waterfront
- 2. Park Regis Singapore
- 3. Copthorne Kings Hotel
- 4. Robertson Quay Hotel
- 5. Hotel Conforto
- 6. Studio M Hotel
- 7. Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
- 8. Park Avenue Clemenceau
- 9. Fraser Place Robertson Walk, Singapore
- 10. Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, an IHG Hotel
What to do and see in Singapore River, Singapore: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Singapore River, Singapore including Boat Quay, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, Cavenagh Bridge, Raffles Landing Site, Statue of Raffles, Anderson Bridge.
Restaurants in Singapore River
1. Boat Quay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,249 reviews
Reviewed By CrosbyONG - Singapore, Singapore
Not too long back in Singapore’s dramatic young history (70s) as an independent city-state, Boat Quay was the epicentre of the aquatic trade of Singapore’s economy. What is now rows of F&Bs were godowns (warehouses) and shop-houses. This river mouth was crowded with bum oats and river-taxis, half-naked baled-bodied men transferring cargos between boats and warehouses. Hence, my special love of this place as a local born of how fortunate I am to witness the unbelievable rapid transformation of Singapore.
2. The Arts House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Occupying the almost 200-year-old building that was Singapore's first Parliament House, The Arts House has played an active role in the Singapore arts and creative scene for the past decade. As a centre for writing, writers and ideas, The Arts House supports and presents programmes and festivals that aim to develop and promote literary arts in Singapore.
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
The Arts House was the former Parliament Building of Singapore. It is a building steeped in history in its own right and well worth a visit. During the Singapore Art Week the chamber became more colourful than ever it has in its history based on a fabric exhibition entitled Justice for All. The exhibition was organised by the celebrated British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shinabare RA. A truly stunning exhibition which was well worth a visit. The lower floor held Marjorie Doggett’s Singapore photography exhibition. A genius with large frame photography long before the digital era. The exhibition is over now but there are ongoing events here. Even without art events the building is worth looking at alone.
3. Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 99 reviews
The grand old dames of Singapore’s performing arts scene, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH), returns after a three-year refurbishment to Singapore's growing arts and cultural landscape. Its elegant Victorian facade is well-preserved, so are its famed clock tower and original passageway connecting the theatre and concert hall. Walk through this charming building to see its heritage elements carefully conserved, namely its 152-year-old twin domes. Providing mid-sized performance venues, VTVCH fills a gap in the local arts scene, and now has improved acoustics, music and dance rehearsal rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.
Reviewed By ReyanshTravellerLove - Kaithal, India
It is situated close to empress place. Enjoyed the enchanting performances. Includes public events , exhibition and musical performances
4. Cavenagh Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
This bridge was completed in 1869 and is the oldest bridge across Singapore River to survive in its original form. It was one of the first suspension bridge in this region. This bridge was so low that vessels had to wait for low tide to pass under it. It used to support a tram line until 1910. When the nearby Anderson Bridge was completed, Cavenagh Bridge was converted into a footbridge. it underwent a restoration in 1987 after Singapore River was cleaned up. The old police notice still stands on each end of the bridge.
5. Raffles Landing Site
6. Statue of Raffles
7. Anderson Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
In 2019, Anderson Bridge, along with Cavenagh Bridge and Elgin Bridge, were collectively gazetted as the 73rd National Monument of Singapore. It is named after Sir john Anderson, Governor of Straits Settlement (1904-1911). It is a beautiful bridge with three steel arches and supporting steel girders. One half of the bridge is now closed to vehicles and it allows pedestrian to take instagrammable photographs of the bridge with the Victoria theatre and Concert Hall in the background. It also allows us to read the inscription on the red granite plaque (imported from Egypt) which is fixed at the end of the central girder. During the Japanese Occupation of Singapore (1942–1945), the severed heads of criminals were hung on Anderson Bridge as a warning to discourage citizens from breaking the law.
