Jalan Besar Travel Guide
Singapore
Visit Jalan Besar
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Singapore
Enjoy the exciting rides at Universal Studios Singapore and find out why this is a favourite theme park in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Orchard Road
Spend the day shopping for the world’s biggest brands at one of the most popular shopping destinations in Asia.
Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Marina Bay Sands Skypark is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Marina Bay Sands Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Marina Bay Sands Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Singapore? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Gardens by the Bay
A startling combination of mankind’s engineering and nature’s beauty make this attraction one of the city's best.
Bugis Street Shopping District
The largest shopping district in Singapore has over 800 stores and transforms into a bustling night market as the sun goes down.
Things to do
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket
Singapore: Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass Roundtrip Ticket
Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Open-Top Bus
Top hotels in Jalan Besar
Arton Boutique Hotel
Good location good to transport links, hotel room is extremely tiny only fault i had.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Very very good
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Stayed for one night to be close to airport. Clean, comfortable beds, great comfortable room and can walk from terminal. It was a very nice stay for short layover.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
Breakfast was sooooo overcrowded each morning we had to queue up each day for a decent amount of time the food was just ok our grandkids didn’t really eat each day but filled up on fruit
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection
We were very pleased with our stay at Waterloo nad would consider a second stay. The location was excellent. All staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable and reasonably quiet. We did not eat at the restaurant or experience any other amenities, but the bottled, non-alcoholic ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Furama RiverFront
Staff are friendly and proactively offering to assist while they greet you. There were only bath tub and fixed shower head (without any handheld ones). The rooms have high ceiling, which makes you feel spacious. TV channels were very limited, couldn’t find CNN, BBC, etc. The buffet breakfast restaurant ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jalan Besar
Little India
Little India is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Little India Arcade and Mustafa Centre, and you can get around town on the metro at Little India Station.
Rochor
While you're in Rochor, take in top sights like Little India Arcade or Fu Lu Shou Complex, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jalan Besar Station or Rochor MRT Station.
Kallang
Enjoy the popular shops in Kallang. Singapore National Stadium is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Lavender Station or Bendemeer MRT Station to see more of Singapore.
Bugis Village
If you're spending time in Bugis Village, you might enjoy attractions like Bugis Street Shopping District and Fu Lu Shou Complex. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Bugis Station to see more of the city.
Bencoolen
Bencoolen is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Bugis Street Shopping District and Selegie Arts Centre.
Singapore Central Business District
Known for its beautiful waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Singapore Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Marina Bay Sands Casino and Esplanade Theatres, and jump on the metro at Raffles Place Station or Bayfront Station to see more of the city.
