Raffles Institution Boarding
Raffles Institution Boarding is a well-reviewed hotel in Bishan, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 34 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.4 · 34 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Marymount MRT Station · 7.1 min
Photos, rating & guest reviews
The story
Raffles Institution Boarding sits in Bishan, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Marymount MRT Station, about 7.1 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include MacRitchie Reservoir (22 min). For a local meal, Shunfu Mart hawker centre is roughly 15.4 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Marymount MRT Station, which is about 7.1 minutes' walk from Raffles Institution Boarding. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Marymount MRT Station7.1 min walk
- Bishan MRT Station10.2 min walk
- Braddell MRT Station16.4 min walk
- Upper Thomson MRT Station20.2 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
- Shunfu Mart15.4 min
- Toa Payoh West Market and Food Court21.3 min
- Market & Hawker Centre (blk 93 Toa Payoh Lorong 4)24.1 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Raffles Institution Boarding, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Raffles Institution Boarding, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 101-116 Bishan Street 12 Bishan ViewShell Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW463 m
- Blk 101-116 Bishan Street 12 Bishan ViewShell Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW463 m
- Blk 503/504 Bishan Street 11Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW488 m
- Blk 205 To 207 Toa Payoh North Ai Zi Learning CentreShell Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 7 kW587 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 Bishan 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?
Beyond a hotel stay — these nearby stations have HDB blocks ranked by walk time and liveability: