Raffles Place in Singapore

Change Alley was the street where Indian money changers ran their businesses; today the Alley is tucked inside OUB Building but you can still change your foreign currencies and travellers cheques here. Further south along the waterfront is Lau Pa Sat, a Victorian-styled cast-iron structure that used to house a wet market. Now, it's a lively hawker centre with stalls that sell arts and crafts and show cultural performances.

Raffles Hotel and Museum

Raffles Hotel, a legendary property, consisted of only a few bungalows when it first opened in 1887. Nowadays it offers 103 suites with 65 boutiques and stores, as well as food and beverage outlets in the hotel’s arcades.

The Raffles Museum is probably the highlight for none-hotel guests. It is a must for history buffs as the museum exhibits many period items from 1880 to 1939 including silver, china, letters and postcards plus many 19th century photographs of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The fabulous colonial-style hotel was built by four Armenian brothers (Martin, Tigran, Aviet, and Arshak Sarkies) and since its inception has weathered some difficult times including the Great Depression and WWII. Its biggest restoration was undertaken around 1989 and when it reopened in 1991 the hotel looked as elegant as it was in its early days. With more luxury facilities added such as a spa, courtyards, a Victorian-style theatre and an events facility, Raffles has simply become one of the most desirable high-end hotels in Asia for elite sophisticated travellers. Over the years it has won many awards and has gained high respect from its hospitality industry partners.

Authors Somerset Maugham and Rudyard Kipling were among the many famous hotel guests as well as Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth II and the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Many visitors come for the Long Bar experience and they can be sure to enjoy the best Singapore Sling in town. After all, it was invented here and they’ve had almost 100 years of experience at making them. Read More...

Opening Hours: Raffles Museum: Daily from 10:00 – 19:00.
Shopping Arcade: Opening times depend on each shop but usually 10:30 -19:30 daily.
Location: City Centre
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Price Range: No Admission charge
Tour Available: Singapore Night Tour