Bugis Street
One of Singapore's largest street markets, packed with budget fashion, souvenirs and street food.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best time
- Afternoon or evening
- Cost
- Free to enter
The story
Bugis Street is one of Singapore's largest and most famous street markets, in a district with a colourful past as a bustling nightlife area in the mid-20th century. Today the covered market is a maze of hundreds of stalls selling affordable clothing, accessories, souvenirs and street food. Alongside the modern Bugis+ and Bugis Junction malls, it remains a popular and budget-friendly shopping destination.
What to see & do
- 01Hundreds of stalls selling budget fashion and accessories.
- 02Souvenir and gadget shops popular with tourists.
- 03Street-food and snack stalls threaded through the market.
- 04The adjoining Bugis Junction and Bugis+ shopping malls.
- 05The lively, bargain-hunting market atmosphere.
Make the most of your visit
- Bargaining is often expected, so negotiate on price.
- Bring cash, as many small stalls prefer it.
- Weekday afternoons are less crowded than weekends.
- Entry is free; you only pay for what you buy.
- Wear light clothing, as the covered market can get warm.
Getting there
Take the MRT to Bugis station on the East West or Downtown Line; the market sits directly across from the station beside Bugis Junction mall.
Nearest MRT stations- Bugis MRT Station1.5 min walk
- Rochor MRT Station6.7 min walk
- Jalan Besar MRT Station7.6 min walk
- Bras Basah MRT Station9.9 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the attraction to each station entrance, not straight-line estimates.
Where to eat nearby — hawker centres
- Albert Centre2.6 min
- Berseh Food Centre11.3 min
- Zhujiao Centre (tekka Market)12.1 min
- North Bridge Road Market14.6 min
- Golden Mile Food Centre15.4 min
Eat & stay nearby
Top-rated restaurants and hotels within walking distance of Bugis Street, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Bugis Street, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Bugis Junction TowersEigen Energy Pte. Ltd.· up to 120 kW· DC fast99 m
- The MCity Energy Go Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW329 m
- Midtown BaySp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW516 m
- Sunshine PlazaSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 100 kW· DC fast550 m
Distances are straight-line from the attraction. See the full EV charger map →
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Staying in the area
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