Fragrance Hotel - Balestier
Fragrance Hotel - Balestier is a solid hotel in Novena, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating across 775 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.0 · 775 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Farrer Park MRT Station · 14.4 min
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The story
Fragrance Hotel - Balestier sits in Novena, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Farrer Park MRT Station, about 14.4 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Little India (23.4 min). For a local meal, Whampoa Drive Makan Place hawker centre is roughly 3.7 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Farrer Park MRT Station, which is about 14.4 minutes' walk from Fragrance Hotel - Balestier. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Farrer Park MRT Station14.4 min walk
- Boon Keng MRT Station15.6 min walk
- Novena MRT Station17.1 min walk
- Bendemeer MRT Station21.3 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the hotel to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Where to eat nearby — hawker centres
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place3.7 min
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place4.8 min
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre11.2 min
- Bendemeer Market and Food Centre21.2 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Fragrance Hotel - Balestier, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Fragrance Hotel - Balestier, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- OkioEv Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 120 kW· DC fast59 m
- Rocca BalestierMnl Solutions Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW74 m
- Blk 104 Whampoa Drive Whampoa ViewCharge+ Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW143 m
- Blk 76/77 Lorong LimauCharge+ Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW413 m
Distances are straight-line from the hotel. See the full EV charger map →
Things to note
- Standard check-in at Singapore hotels is mid-afternoon and check-out mid-morning — ask about early check-in or free luggage storage if you arrive on a morning flight.
- Room rates move with demand: weekends, the F1 night race and major events push prices up, so it's worth comparing a few dates.
- Singapore is compact and safe. A room near an MRT station usually beats a cheaper one far from the line once you count the cost and time of transport.
- Staying in Novena keeps you close to that district's food, transport and sights — see what's nearby below before you book.
Things to see within walking distance
Other hotels nearby
Thinking of living in this area?
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