Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena)
Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena) is a solid hotel in Novena, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating across 84 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.2 · 84 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Novena MRT Station · 11.4 min
Photos, rating & guest reviews
The story
Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena) sits in Novena, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Novena MRT Station, about 11.4 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. For a local meal, Whampoa Drive Makan Place hawker centre is roughly 10.6 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Novena MRT Station, which is about 11.4 minutes' walk from Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena). The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Novena MRT Station11.4 min walk
- Toa Payoh MRT Station18.6 min walk
- Boon Keng MRT Station23.3 min walk
- Farrer Park MRT Station23.9 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 Place10.6 min
- Whampoa Drive Makan Place12.3 min
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre19.8 min
- Toa Payoh Vista Market20.7 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena), pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Hmlet Novena (Previously Habyt Novena), from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Comfortdelgro Engie Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW118 m
- Zhongshan MallSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 120 kW· DC fast159 m
- The AnsleyNovowatt Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW362 m
- Fastparkncharge Pte. Ltd.· up to 50 kW· DC fast382 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.
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: