Outdoors Tanglin, Singapore
Singapore Botanic Gardens
An outdoor spot in Tanglin, Singapore, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
UNESCO-listed 160-year-old gardens with the National Orchid Garden.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Singapore, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk, 3.7 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Tanglin
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Singapore, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk
Rainforest trails to a suspension bridge above the canopy.
Outdoors · 3.7 km straight-line - 2Little India
Temples, spice shops and Tekka Centre's food stalls along Serangoon Road.
Activity · 3.9 km straight-line - 3Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Birthplace of the Singapore Sling, where peanut shells go on the floor.
Drinks · 4.7 km straight-line - 4National Gallery Singapore
Southeast Asian art in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings.
Sight · 4.7 km straight-line - 5Atlas Bar
Art deco lobby bar in Parkview Square with a towering gin collection.
Drinks · 4.9 km straight-line - 6Maxwell Food Centre
Chinatown hawker center known for Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice.
Food · 4.9 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Singapore
Another curated outdoor spot in Singapore. See the full Singapore guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Singapore run from 28°C in January to 30°C in April; December is usually the wettest month. For Singapore Botanic Gardens itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Singapore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Singapore weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Singapore Botanic Gardens, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
- Coordinates
- 1.31384, 103.81591
- Destination
- Singapore
- Website
- nparks.gov.sg
Singapore Botanic Gardens: quick answers
How much time do you need at Singapore Botanic Gardens?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Singapore Botanic Gardens. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Singapore Botanic Gardens?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early before the heat; the main gardens are free.
Is Singapore Botanic Gardens free?
Yes, we list Singapore Botanic Gardens as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Singapore Botanic Gardens?
Singapore Botanic Gardens is at 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569, in Tanglin. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Singapore Botanic Gardens?
Singapore Botanic Gardens appears on Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Singapore Botanic Gardens to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Singapore.
Plan Singapore
- Singapore travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Singapore weather by month
- Singapore to Malacca 204 km straight-line
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- Kampong Glam Activity
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.