Arriving in Singapore

 Arriving in Singapore for the first time is not a stressful experience. The airport staff speak English, are not corrupt, are helpful and the palce is clean, safe and well laid out.

After you clear immigration go downstairs to the luggage carousels. You pass money changers there if you need them.

After clearing Customs you'll want to head for Terminal 2, the location of the MRT train for downtown. Look for signs and ask if you are not sure where to go. At the MRT the best bet is to buy a trel card for around S$12 that will enable you to travel on the MRT simply by tapping the card on the entry barriers. It barcode tab records how much credit you have. These can be refilled.

The main traveller / backpacker areas with guest houses / hostels are in and around Little India, Bugis, Chinatown, Geylang and other areas, all easily assessible using the MRT.

Happy travels!

Visitors on a budget stay in Singapore, check out the affordable Singapore hostels in Bugis, Chinatown, Geylang, Little India, and other places in Singapore. 

Visitors on business or holiday, check out the affordable Singapore hotels in Bintan-Batam, Bugis, Chinatown, Clark Quay, East Coast, Geylang, Little India, Marina Bay, Newton, Orchard, Sentosa , Singapore Changi Airport, other places in Singapore.