Come to one of only two urban rainforests in the world, marvel at the array of plants and animals before relaxing with a picnic.

One of the last surviving green spaces in Singapore city centre, this 74 hectare site offers a great day out for environmental enthusiasts and families alike. Indigenous flora and fauna are on show, as well as one of the world's best orchid research facilities. You can marvel at the beauty of some of the world’s most amazing plants and animals, then relax and have your lunch all in the same place.

A top tip to get the best out of your visit is to come early. The gardens open before sunrise, and a morning visit means you miss the strongest heat and the busiest part of the day. Watching the sun rise above the treetops is a magical experience, and the calls of the birds make for an atmospheric accompaniment.

The National Orchid Garden is a wonderful treasure, with over 1,000 varieties and a further 2,000 hybrid orchids, this is an overpowering riot of colour. Furthermore, it is also in the vanguard of global research and preservation efforts in relation to these beautifully delicate flowers. Young children will be delighted by the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, with its water play area. There is also the opportunity for them to learn how photosynthesis works and how important it is to life on earth.

Located in the heart of the city, Singapore Botanic Gardens can be reached by car, taxi or on foot. A number of different bus routes will bring you to the gardens. Public parking is available on Tyersall Avenue, and there is pay parking in the gardens. Open every day of the week, and admission is free. There is a moderate charge for visiting the National Orchid Garden.

Plan a trip to see Singapore Botanic Gardens

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Q Loft Hotels@Bedok

Bedok

per person

4 Feb - 9 Feb

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN)

6.8/10 (94 reviews)

An affordable place for a short-term stay. Amenities are very limited, and the rooms can be quite cramped even for just one person. But it gets the job done and is conveniently located close to the airport.

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Thanksgiving Serviced Residence

Downtown Singapore

Save 100% on your flight

per person

5 Feb - 11 Feb

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN)

8.6/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)

This was a great place to stay in if you want accommodations that don’t feel like you’re in a hotel – makes for a more local experience. It has a pool, gym and function room so it’s great for active professionals. Loved the greenery around the property too. It’s great for a longer-term stay – there was a washing machine and stove in my room. It’s within a 10-min walking distance of MRT stations so it’s fairly convenient. But if you have physical conditions that make it difficult to walk, you might need to consider taking a taxi / Uber / Grab instead.

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

Habyt Cantonment (formerly Hmlet Cantonment)

Bukit Merah

Save 100% on your flight

per person

5 Feb - 11 Feb

found 1 day ago

Return flight included

Perth (PER) to Singapore (SIN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)

A week in this property has few challenges for disability access with a small ramp and awkward access to the room for a portable scooter. The pool was being resurfaced which was inconvenient. We booked 2 large rooms with only one being large enough and the other quite cramped. And we only had 1 adult per room. However we still enjoyed our stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful and accommodating. The communal kitchen and apartment had everything we needed and it was very close to everything. Grab orders for food were quick and there were so many choices we didn’t use the cooking facilities at all. I would definitely stay here again just be aware of booking a large or extra large room if you have mobility devices.

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Reviews of Singapore Botanic Gardens

4.6

Top destination

5 - Excellent

321

4 - Good

153

3 - Okay

20

2 - Disappointing

1

1 - Terrible

2

5/5 - Excellent

Lyn

Involves quite a bit of walking. Need hat & good walking shoes. Go on cooler days or times of day. Well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Tremendous flora the gingers and orchids are astounding, a shuttle back to Bukit Timah or at least part way from the Orchid Garden would be helpful, in the heat, it is a long walk back to the MRT, which was fabulous by the way, we used it for all 7 days we were there, including to and from Changi Airport

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Take a meal for the trip and comfy shoes for the walk. Also make sure cameras and phone are charged for photos.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We went very early, it was delightful walking in the rainforest and many of the locals acknowledged us, checking if we needed assistance, when they saw us with our map. Everyone so helpful. We had morning tea at Botanic Gardens, again staff very helpful showing us how use the machine to pay. What a wonderful place to visit, we just adored it. Our favourite place in Singapore. Thank you.

Popular places to visit

National Orchid Garden

4.5/5(227 reviews)

The wondrous colour and exquisite natural beauty of thousands of these fantastic tropical flowers make for a memorable experience.

Tanglin Mall

4/5(11 reviews)

During your trip to Singapore, you can do some window-shopping at Tanglin Mall. Stroll along the marina in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Campus Park

Explore the great outdoors at Campus Park, a lovely green space in Singapore. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, a lovely green space in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Gleneagles Hospital

3/5(1 review)

If Gleneagles Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Singapore.

Singapore Botanic Gardens Loop

You can take time to visit Singapore Botanic Gardens Loop during your travels to Singapore. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.