Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

Little India & Kampong Glam


Ibis offers sensible, low-frills comfort, from a generic lobby spiffed up with colourful modular furniture to smallish, spotless, cookie-cutter rooms with crisp sheets, light wood and peachy hues. Bathrooms are small, clean and modern. Thoughtful extras include complimentary bamboo bikes and access to a nearby gym. See the website for regular discounts.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Little India & Kampong Glam attractions

1. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

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Awash with the frenetic click of chien tung (Chinese fortune sticks), this is one of Singapore's busiest (and according to devotees, luckiest) temples. It…

2. Sri Krishnan Temple

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The polychromatic Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple has a magnificent silver-and-gold shrine.

3. Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

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For a peek at work being turned out by artists in Singapore and elsewhere in the region, stop by the galleries inside this leading Singaporean art school…

4. Abdul Gafoor Mosque

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Completed in 1910, the Abdul Gafoor Mosque serves up a storybook fusion of Moorish, South Indian and Victorian architectural styles. Look out for the…

5. SAM at 8Q

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The younger sibling of the Singapore Art Museum, which is undergoing a significant revamp until 2021, is named after its address. Snoop around four floors…

6. National Library

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Designed by Malaysian architect and ecologist Ken Yeang, this white, curvaceous brains trust is home to numerous facilities, including a reference library…

7. Singapore Art Museum

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Formerly the St Joseph's Institution – a Catholic boys' school – SAM now sings the praises of contemporary Southeast Asian art. The museum was undergoing…

8. Indian Heritage Centre

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Delve into the origins and heritage of Singapore's Indian community at this S$12 million state-of-the-art museum. Divided into five themes, its hundreds…