Singapore is small and the MRT is excellent, so choose by budget and stay near an MRT station.
- Marina Bay: near Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands; stunning but the most expensive.
- Chinatown: mid-range prices, lots of hawker food, good MRT links.
- Bugis – Kampong Glam: youthful, café-filled, Haji Lane.
- Orchard: shopping heaven, mid-range to luxury hotels.
- Little India: cheapest and buzzing, good for tight budgets.
Note: rooms in Singapore are pricey for the region; budget hotels often have windowless rooms, so read the description carefully.