Raffles Singapore
Raffles Singapore is a highly rated hotel in Downtown Core, in Singapore's Central region. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 6,800 reviews.
- Google rating
- ★ 4.6 · 6,800 reviews
- Nearest MRT
- Esplanade MRT Station · 3.4 min
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The story
Raffles Singapore sits in Downtown Core, the heart of the city. The nearest MRT is Esplanade MRT Station, about 3.4 minutes on foot — from there the rest of the island is a short ride away. Sights within walking distance include Raffles Hotel (0 min), National Gallery Singapore (8.8 min). For a local meal, Albert Centre hawker centre is roughly 12.4 minutes away.
Getting there
From Changi Airport, take the MRT or a taxi toward Esplanade MRT Station, which is about 3.4 minutes' walk from Raffles Singapore. The walk times below are real pedestrian routing to each station, not straight-line estimates.
Nearest MRT stations- Esplanade MRT Station3.4 min walk
- City Hall MRT Station5.2 min walk
- Bras Basah MRT Station6.5 min walk
- Bencoolen MRT Station8.7 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
- Albert Centre12.4 min
Restaurants nearby
Top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Raffles Singapore, 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 Singapore, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Raffles City Shopping CentreSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 250 kW· DC fast188 m
- The MCity Energy Go Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW357 m
- Midtown BaySp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW360 m
- Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, SingaporeSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 50 kW· DC fast465 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 Downtown Core 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: