Singapore’s transient expatriate community and vibrant business travel industry support a fairly extensive number of temporary accommodation and serviced apartments. Serviced apartments across the spectrum of price ranges can be easily found for rental from a few days to months, and there are many located near the CBD and city center. The higher-end options offer fantastic amenities and facilities and unbeatable locations along Orchard Road and the Singapore River.
Prices for serviced apartments near the city center range from SG$150-750 daily or $4200-12,000 monthly, and some require a minimum stay of 7 nights.
| Name | Area | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Fraser Place | Robertson Quay | High-end facilities located on the Singapore River with easy access to the CBD and fantastic restaurants/night scene nearby. Maybe a little noisy in the evening due to its location in a busy entertainment area. |
| Great World Serviced Apartments | River Valley | High-end apartments with larger apartments available and a great location between River and Orchard Road. Great facilities that are ideal for people with children. Allows dogs. |
| Somerset Serviced Apartments | Multiple locations: Orchard, Liang Court, Cairnhill, Bencoolen | Good value apartments in multiple locations scattered through the city center. Reputable company with good experience in the industry. |
| Treetops Executive Housing | Orchard Road | Higher-end residences located at the west end of Orchard Road in a lovely green environment and in close proximity to great shops and restaurants. Very expensive. |
| The Wilby | Bukit Timah or Orchard Road | Functional but nice 1- and 2-bedroom residences at a good value. |
| Lansom Place Winsland | Orchard Road | Excellently located just minutes from Orchard Road yet in a peaceful and tranquil setting. One of just two serviced apartment complexes that permit animals. Some of the rooms are slightly dated and dark inside. Ask to view a couple of rooms and try and get a room that has a window in the living area. |
| Le Grove | Close to Orchard Road | Situated in a residential area close to Orchard Road it offers residents a relatively peaceful living area near to all the main facilities. |
| Citadines | Mount Sophia | Excellent location near to Orchard Road, Little India and Dhoby Ghaut. |
| The Hotel Alternatives | Orchard Road | Newer boutique apartments that offer luxury apartments and long-stay hotel rooms. |
| Pan Pacific Serviced Suites | Orchard Road | Luxury accommodation located right next to Sommerset MRT on Orchard Road. |
As an alternative to serviced apartments, you may also wish to consider renting a room on a flatshare basis. There are plenty of people who are looking for people to rent rooms in their homes and this can often offer a great opportunity to find temporary accommodation at an affordable cost. If you are relocating on your own, it can also provide you with a chance to meet new people.
