Gurkha Contingent
Gurkha Contingent is a well-reviewed hotel in Toa Payoh, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 70 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.4 · 70 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Woodleigh MRT Station · 10.3 min
Photos, rating & guest reviews
The story
Gurkha Contingent sits in Toa Payoh, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Woodleigh MRT Station, about 10.3 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. For a local meal, Woodleigh Village hawker centre is roughly 10.1 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Woodleigh MRT Station, which is about 10.3 minutes' walk from Gurkha Contingent. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Woodleigh MRT Station10.3 min walk
- Bartley MRT Station14.3 min walk
- Potong Pasir MRT Station16.5 min walk
- Tai Seng MRT Station18.8 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
- Woodleigh Village10.1 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Gurkha Contingent, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Gurkha Contingent, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 8 Joo Seng Road Joo Seng GreenSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW301 m
- Blk 3 To 5 Upper Aljunied Lane Joo Seng GreenSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW448 m
- Blk 12 To 18 Joo Seng Road Joo Seng HeightsShell Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW499 m
- Blk 10/11/19 To 21 Joo Seng RoadSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW499 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 Toa Payoh keeps you close to that district's food, transport and sights — see what's nearby below before you book.
Other hotels nearby
Thinking of living in this area?
Beyond a hotel stay — these nearby stations have HDB blocks ranked by walk time and liveability: