Tanglin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Come to one of only two urban rainforests in the world, marvel at the array of plants and animals before relaxing with a picnic.
National Orchid Garden
The wondrous colour and exquisite natural beauty of thousands of these fantastic tropical flowers make for a memorable experience.
American Embassy
After visiting American Embassy, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Singapore. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Gleneagles Hospital
If Gleneagles Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Singapore.
Australian High Commission
Australian High Commission is just one of the places to see in Singapore, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, a lovely green space in Singapore. Amble around this vibrant area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket
Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Open-Top Bus
Singapore: Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass Roundtrip Ticket
Night Safari Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Tanglin Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Singapore
No comment
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Standard, Singapore
The design of the hotel is amazing. Rooms are good and bathroom is nice
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Legit luxury hotel in a great location and at a good price. Beautiful lobby, helpful staff, well designed and spacious rooms. If I had to point out one thing, it would be that I could not find a single glaring flaw. Some very nice hotels have a poorly laid out bathroom. Some have an a/c that is noisy ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport by IHG
Spacious clean room. Good service, Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
We travelled with 2 small children and 2 guests were coeliacs. Could not fault the location, amenities and access to transport, shops and attractions. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Furama RiverFront
Apart for the studio rooms being very small, this is a good place to stay. Great breakfast and close to MRT station and riverfront.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tanglin
Orchard
Orchard Road and Lucky Plaza are a few top attractions in Orchard. Hop around the city on the metro at Orchard Station or Somerset Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, beautiful gardens and popular shops.
Singapore River
Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay Central are a few top attractions in Singapore River. Hop around the city on the metro at Fort Canning MRT station or Clarke Quay Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.
Clarke Quay
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Clarke Quay. You can visit top attractions like Clarke Quay Central and Clarke Quay Mall, and jump on the metro at Clarke Quay Station or Fort Canning MRT 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.
Bukit Merah
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bukit Merah. If sightseeing is on the list, VivoCity is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Keppel Station or HarbourFront Station to see more of the area.
Chinatown
Chinatown is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Chinatown Heritage Center and People's Park Complex. See more of Singapore by jumping on the metro at Chinatown Station or Maxwell Station.
