2025 Kampong Glam Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Morning — Travel to Singapore Start your day early by heading to Singapore. Whether you’re crossing via car, bus, or train, aim to arrive in the city by mid-morning. Prepare your travel documents ahead to ensure a smooth border crossing. Lunch at Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant Make your way to Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant, located in the vibrant Kampong Glam area. This spot is well-known for its authentic Turkish cuisine and warm, inviting ambiance that makes every meal special. What to Expect at Cappadocia Good Shawarma: Tender, flavorful meat wrapped or plated perfectly, seasoned with traditional spices that bring out a delicious Middle Eastern taste. Nice Ambiance: The restaurant features charming decor inspired by Turkish culture—think colorful tiles, soft lighting, and cozy seating—ideal for a relaxed and enjoyable lunch experience. After Lunch You can either continue exploring nearby Kampong Glam, with its colorful streets and unique shops, or begin your journey back, satisfied and refreshed from your flavorful meal. #springitinerary

#cherryblossom25 Kampong Glam is one of Singapore's most vibrant and historic districts, blending Malay-Muslim culture with modern art, fashion, and food. Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan) is an iconic mosque with a golden dome that is central to the Malay-Muslim community. Open to visitors (outside prayer times) with modest attire. It is famous for colorful murals, indie boutiques, and hipster cafés. #couplestrip #thingstodo

#cherryblossom25 Taking a walk along the 717 north bridge road area, located within the kampong glam area, you would be able to find out more about the history and the culture of the north bridge road street. Here, you would get to read more about some of the popular merchants who have strived in their business and made a brand name for themselves. You can also see the development phase and the history on the north bridge road street.

#cherryblossom25 If you are shopping for Hari Raya festive season, you may want to take a walk at the kampong glam area .Here you will be able to find several halal stalls that are offering food that are delicious .There are several of them along the street. You can read up their reviews online and decide which best suits your taste buds. You can also read up more about their popular dishes history such as the nasi Padang .

#cherryblossom25 Whenever in Singapore, a visit to Kampong Glam is a must. Here we had a truly unique experience, whether it is South East Asian or Middle eastern. There are a lot of shops selling cool trinkets, apparels, carpets and of course Singapore souvenirs among others. Turkish, Middle eastern and Malay cuisines can also be sampled here. What caught my eye though are the cool life-like Turkish statues that stands on some of the restaurants as if they are the attendants! Truly funny if someone who is not attentive try to talk to these statues lol!

#cherryblossom25 The Sultan Mosque is arguably one of the most iconic Singapore religious monuments. Found in the heart of lively Kampong Glam, we are in awe of its intricate architecture. The area surrounding it are filled with rich culture and heritage with people from all walks of life buzzing about either going to the mosque to pray or just snapping some instagrammable pictures with the structure respectfully.

#SingaporeAttractions Take a stroll through Kampong Glam, a century-old neighborhood that is like a city of colors isolated from the world. The sunlight shines gently on the colorful facades of the shophouses. The graffiti art on the walls is intertwined with the ancient Islamic culture, telling the story of this land. Walking into the Sultan Mosque, the golden dome shines under the blue sky, solemn and mysterious. In the alleys, the aroma of halal spices floats in the air, mixed with the fragrance of Arabic tea and Turkish kebab, making people stop and linger. Walking along Haji Lane, you will find independent designer shops and cafes hidden in the narrow alleys, and the walls are covered with exotic art paintings. Every step you take seems to travel through time, wandering between tradition and modernity. In the afternoon, I sat in a coffee shop on the corner, sipping a cup of strong Moroccan mint tea, watching the bustling crowd, and feeling the most unique cultural pulse of this city. Kampong Glam is not just a place, but a fantastic journey of history, art and customs that will make people indulge in its poetry and charm.

That place was truly worth a visit , not only visit actually , but spending several hours at the location filled with fun and thrill and nice emotions observing all that diversity and cuteness 🤗🤩😍 You should probably walk along all the roads and smart short one paves in Kampong Glam area in order not to miss all the details of interior and exterior art pieces and nice people creating the magic🎨

Visitors to the island nation of Singapore may be wowed by the immaculate nature of the city wandering around its high rises and spectacular new building, but to find the true heart and history of the city there’s no better place to head to the Kampong Glam district. At the heart of the district is the Sultan Mosque with its distinctive roof. Exploring its streets you will also find buildings dedicated to other faiths such as Hindu and Buddhist temples in addition to some of the best and most authentic food you will find in the city #voyagevibes

#travelanywhere You can find this big art piece that describes the past and present times of the Kampong glam area .From a fishing village, till now, a very prosperous place where there are housing estates, shopping malls, as well as bridges. But one thing that doesn't change is that kampong spirit that everyone strives to give everyone the best that they can. They will stay united as one family no matter where they are from. The busy crowded street is more lively during the weekend evening. You can take a walk here and enjoy the shopping as well as the night time bars there .

#travelanywhere If you are planning to visit the kampong heritage trail, you can consider some of the hotels nearby there. I have stayed before some of them in the past. The hotel clover on the north bridge road, the jjh hotel, rest bugis hotel, the nuve bugis, are some of the boutique hotell that you can consider .You can also go for the pan Pacific beach room and the Andaz hotel for a premium enjoyment with a higher price tag and a much bigger room. It all depends on your preferences , whether you are on a budget trip or you want to enjoy every moment to the fullest.

#familytrips2024 Named after the gelam tree, Kampong Glam was once an ethnic enclave for the Muslim community in the 1800s. Now, it's a melting pot of vibrant cultures from all over the world, majestic cultural buildings, eye-popping street art, a myriad of restaurants and bars, and trendy shops. It’s also where the major landmarks - Sultan Mosque, Singapore's most important mosque is located.

#thingstodo It is a rare scene to see that the stretch of shop houses with more than a few decades of history, are painted in colourful colours. Some of them have been converted into beauty parlours, restaurants , retail outlets, and even hotels. The hotel clover north bridge road 769 is one of them. The colourful scene has given life and vibrant to the old shop houses. The stretch of road becomes more attractive and attracts more people to stop by to grab some bites or even visit the shops inside. It is definitely a very nice place to take some pictures .

#2024wish I would like to visit Kuala Lumpur in 2024. I would like to try out their local food there such as their authentic nasi lemak and many other dishes .I would also like to visit their landmarks at the petaling street area. I would like to try out their local street market snacks and pastries too. The kampong glam trail is very famous for the Malay community here. You can see many shops selling accessories, pastries, and even halal restaurants serving authentic Malay food. It is definitely a great place to visit.

#singapore I loved the vitality of Hara Al-Haji. I felt safe and the teenagers enjoyed exploring. 🇸🇬 Not very long but full of all the great things that are worth Instagram in contrast to the formality of one street just an Arabic lane (which I enjoyed for other reasons). It’s hard to believe that the Sultan’s Mosque is just around the corner, and here’s a street full of bars and restaurants of various cuisines, as well as a lover – art, old clothes, skincare shops and ice cream. Great for exploring and photos. It’s been this trip 3 times with unforgettable drinks and dinner on Christmas Day there – escaping from Turkey and trimings in different hotels. Lots of new memories I’m not sure if Singapore has other fashionable, unconventional and trendy boutique neighborhoods like this where you can artistically express yourself but Haji Lin is definitely a loving paradise. However, the name of this little street does not match at all what it offers. Named after the religious pilgrimage, it is under the shadow of a mosque and is located in a Muslim/neighborhod but represents something completely different. You should be a millennial or at least have a millennial mindset to really “dig out” because clothes/accessories designed and sold here can only attract fashion forward, rock star, independent, and stylish genres (unless you’re ahead of your times no matter your age) but graffiti/street art (formerly known as vandalism) lights up the place. Throw two tattoo parlors, body piercing shops and leather-clad cyclists and the package is complete.