Some cities reveal themselves slowly. Singapore is one of them.
For Sophia, it's a place she finds herself returning to time after time — where thoughtful design, neighbourhood cafés and warm evenings come together effortlessly. Between polished city streets, lush gardens and late-night dinners, every visit uncovers somewhere new while revisiting familiar favourites.
From design-led hotels and quiet mornings over coffee, to martinis at Atlas and dumplings at Din Tai Fung, these are a few of the places that make Singapore worth returning to.
Stay
For beautifully designed stays, these are Sophia's favourites:
- Mondrian Singapore Duxton
- The Standard, Singapore
- COMO Metropolitan Singapore
- Lloyd's Inn
Do
Take your time exploring some of Singapore's most-loved neighbourhoods and cultural spaces.
- Browse the independent stores and creative spaces at New Bahru.
- Wander the charming streets of Tiong Bahru.
- Spend an afternoon at the National Gallery Singapore.
- Explore Arab Street & Haji Lane.
- Walk through the Singapore Botanic Gard
- See Gardens by the Bay at golden hour.
WHERE TO DRINK & EAT
- Le Bon Funk, for wine and modern European plates.
- Offtrack, for music, cocktails and late-night dinners.
- Maxwell Food Centre, for a classic Singapore hawker experience.
- Din Tai Fung, for dumplings.
- PUNCH, for coffee and brunch.
— Sophia, Founder
