Bugis Street Shopping District Tours and Activities

Bugis Street Shopping District showing shopping and food


Singapore's biggest shopping district with over 800 shops and a vibrant night-time market, this is a top tip to pick up a good deal.

Bugis Street Shopping District is celebrated throughout Asia as a destination for bargain hunters. Redeveloped in the 1980s, the area had been a well-known nightly meeting spot for transgender people, but has now been renovated into a premier shopping port of call. Given the wide range of shops here, it's no surprise that everyone is catered for: luxury shops and literature, music and food. This is also an excellent place to bring the whole family.

The charming cobbled streets will need a few hours of your time to explore. Follow the locals' example, and avoid the street-level shops aimed at tourists – instead, head upstairs for affordable buys and a choice of genuine goods. Traditional art, famous brands, the latest tunes, books and films: all are available here.

After you've experienced Bugis Street in the daytime, make sure to come back in the evening to see a whole new side. As dusk falls, join the crowds as the street throngs with street food vendors, along with those selling artisan crafts and one-off souvenirs. Of the local specialities on offer, braised duck or a bowl of laksa are highly recommended, and you should also try a drink of one of the scores of juices available.

The shopping area is in the city centre and is easily walkable from hotels in this area. Parking on the street is available in the surrounding area, and Bugis Street can also be reached by bus or MRT. Open every day, but individual shops have varying opening hours.

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Reviews of Bugis Street Shopping District

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4/5 - Good

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Be prepared to be hassled at the Markets- traders just trying to get your business

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

An alternative to modern shopping malls. Lots of things and surprises waiting to be discovered. Try go upstairs to Bugis Village I think? There are quite a few levels of bargains, beauty/manicure/pedicure shops.

5/5 - Excellent

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Excellent area to visit for local foods and Asian delights.

3/5 - Okay

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expensive just like any other mall

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Carlton Hotel Singapore
Carlton Hotel Singapore
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76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore
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lyf Bugis Singapore
4 out of 5
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Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
5 out of 5
2 Stamford Road, Singapore
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Pan Pacific Singapore
5 out of 5
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
5 out of 5
6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square, Singapore
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
ibis Singapore On Bencoolen
ibis Singapore On Bencoolen
4 out of 5
170 Bencoolen Street, Singapore
ibis Singapore On Bencoolen
Andaz Singapore - a concept by Hyatt
Andaz Singapore - a concept by Hyatt
5 out of 5
5 Fraser Street, Singapore
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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
5 out of 5
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Grand Park City Hall
Grand Park City Hall
5 out of 5
10 Coleman Street, Singapore
Grand Park City Hall
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