Fisher BnB

Little India & Kampong Glam


With simple, industrial interiors, this squeaky-clean hostel in up-and-coming heritage neighbourhood Jalan Besar is a great bet for a good night's sleep. The mixed dorm sleeps 16 in metal bunk beds and the female-only dorm fits 12 – the pink walls are a fun touch. Lockers are huge and the owner James is a wealth of information.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Little India & Kampong Glam attractions

1. Petain Road Terraces

0.13 MILES

Between Jln Besar and Sturdee Rd is an extraordinary row of lavishly decorated double-storey terraces dating back to the 1920s. They're a gasp-inducing…

2. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

0.28 MILES

Dedicated to Vishnu, this temple dates from 1855, but the striking, 20m-tall gopuram (tower) is a S$300,000 1966 add-on. Inside are statues of Vishnu,…

3. Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

0.31 MILES

Dominating this temple is a 15m-tall, 300-tonne Buddha. Keeping him company is an eclectic cast of deities, including Kuan Yin (Guan Yin; the Chinese…

4. Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple

0.32 MILES

Dedicated to Kaliamman, the Destroyer of Evil, this South Indian temple began life in 1870 as a modest shrine but underwent a significant facelift in 1969…

5. Leong San See Temple

0.34 MILES

Dating from 1917, this relatively modest temple is dedicated to goddess of mercy Kuan Yin (Guan Yin). The temple's name translates as Dragon Mountain…

6. Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque

0.41 MILES

Architecture goes easy-wipe at the golden-domed Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque, a curious creation clad entirely in striking blue geometric tiles. This is…

7. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

0.54 MILES

Little India's most colourful, visually stunning temple is dedicated to the ferocious goddess Kali, depicted wearing a garland of skulls, ripping out the…

8. Malay Heritage Centre

0.58 MILES

The Kampong Glam area is the historic seat of Malay royalty, resident here before the arrival of Raffles, and the istana (palace) on this site was built…