Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam
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Its major landmark, the Sultan Mosque, sits in the heart of this enclave and is open to all visitors, as is the nearby Malay Heritage Centre, where you’ll learn about Malay history and culture.
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- Loke-AlrasheedJeddah, Saudi Arabia4 contributionsHidden Treasures of Kampong GlamWonderful stories and history of all the sites along the way from awesome architecture of Parkview Square and its surroundings to the Sultan Mosque & Istana; Temples; street art & boutiques along Haji Lane, Middle Eastern Scents to the infamous Bugis Street of old; all the way to the Religion hub of Waterloo Street. Our guide Cheyenne has a wonderful personality; full of knowledge and very responsible in ensuring the safety of the group as well as ensuring the group stay together. I definitely had a great time and will look forward to doing more tours with IndieSingapore.Visited May 2023Written 10 May 2023
- anton2010AusSingapore166 contributionsSteeped in HistoryKampong Gelam has over the years evolved into a renowned district for culture, entertainment, food and arts and many small shop type houses used to proffer many wears. It’s very much a place rich in its diversity, history and vibrance and draws locals from across the country to its dazzling centre. Whilst here I saw many tourists from international waters both young and old alike who flocked to visit the many beautiful places.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 21 July 2023
- Haytham Abu FirasQatar14,444 contributionsMuslim QuarterCentred busy Arab Street, Kampong Glam is known as Singapore’s Muslim Quarter. Notable landmarks here include the golden domed Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre. Clothing boutiques, street art and trendy cafes line Haji Lane.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 September 2023
- Dan LBunbury, Australia7,494 contributionsMysteriously Middle EasternKampong Glam is Singapore's Muslim Quarter with the major highlights the Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre. It's another vibrant neighborhood in Singapore with many shops stocking products of Middle Eastern origin and restaurants offering fare from a variety of countries. The area is mostly pedestrian with vehicular traffic heavily restricted. Haji Lane has a number of boutiques and is renowned as a shoppers paradise..Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 December 2023
- SuOMSydney, Australia855 contributionsLovedFor the short stay we had in Singapore, we fell in love with kampong glam. It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western. Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time. Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks. Everything about kampong glam we love. Kampong glam we loved you.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 January 2024
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SuOM
Sydney, Australia855 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
For the short stay we had in Singapore, we fell in love with kampong glam.
It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western.
Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time.
Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks.
Everything about kampong glam we love.
Kampong glam we loved you.
It had everything we wanted to experience in a country, in parts heavy with traditional Singaporean Malay culture and some parts more western.
Beautiful mosques with amazing Athan ( call to prayer) situated all around kampong glam, which you could hear simultaneously come prayer time.
Restaurants at very turn street art of the walls clean sweeped roads well maintained parks.
Everything about kampong glam we love.
Kampong glam we loved you.
Written 11 January 2024
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7Â 494 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Kampong Glam is Singapore's Muslim Quarter with the major highlights the Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre. It's another vibrant neighborhood in Singapore with many shops stocking products of Middle Eastern origin and restaurants offering fare from a variety of countries. The area is mostly pedestrian with vehicular traffic heavily restricted. Haji Lane has a number of boutiques and is renowned as a shoppers paradise..
Written 27 December 2023
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Steve L
Australia3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
A fantastic place to do a general wander, or somewhere to sit and eat and have a drink.
Don't miss the Murtabaks at Zam Zams - to die for...
Don't miss the Murtabaks at Zam Zams - to die for...
Written 3 November 2023
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar14Â 444 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Centred busy Arab Street, Kampong Glam is known as Singapore’s Muslim Quarter. Notable landmarks here include the golden domed Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre. Clothing boutiques, street art and trendy cafes line Haji Lane.
Written 24 September 2023
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anton2010Aus
Singapore166 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Kampong Gelam has over the years evolved into a renowned district for culture, entertainment, food and arts and many small shop type houses used to proffer many wears.
It’s very much a place rich in its diversity, history and vibrance and draws locals from across the country to its dazzling centre.
Whilst here I saw many tourists from international waters both young and old alike who flocked to visit the many beautiful places.
It’s very much a place rich in its diversity, history and vibrance and draws locals from across the country to its dazzling centre.
Whilst here I saw many tourists from international waters both young and old alike who flocked to visit the many beautiful places.
Written 21 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Loke-Alrasheed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia4 contributions
May 2023
Wonderful stories and history of all the sites along the way from awesome architecture of Parkview Square and its surroundings to the Sultan Mosque & Istana; Temples; street art & boutiques along Haji Lane, Middle Eastern Scents to the infamous Bugis Street of old; all the way to the Religion hub of Waterloo Street. Our guide Cheyenne has a wonderful personality; full of knowledge and very responsible in ensuring the safety of the group as well as ensuring the group stay together. I definitely had a great time and will look forward to doing more tours with IndieSingapore.
Written 10 May 2023
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annminky
United States1Â 602 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
When you’re in Singapore, Kampong Glam is another part of city to explore. Colorful buildings, murals, scents along the way, make up the uniqueness of this place. I say, leisurely stroll at this place and enjoy your day😀
Written 13 August 2022
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mjail5
Perth, Australia1Â 460 contributions
Jul 2022
We walked past the Masjid Sultan and street with mainly Turkish restaurants yet to open for business in search for breakfast but managed to find only one place open. The nasi lemak was only OK but the rice with bedegil/tofu was yummy.
We walked past some art murals before reaching Gedung Kuning and the Heritage Centre. Sadly, the Heritage Centre is closed on Mondays. The whole area was very quiet in the morning. We ventured to where Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was but it stated that it was only open for prayers on specific times and on other times by appointment.
It appears that one should only come here after lunch as the place was dead in the morning.
We walked past some art murals before reaching Gedung Kuning and the Heritage Centre. Sadly, the Heritage Centre is closed on Mondays. The whole area was very quiet in the morning. We ventured to where Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was but it stated that it was only open for prayers on specific times and on other times by appointment.
It appears that one should only come here after lunch as the place was dead in the morning.
Written 3 August 2022
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Warby
Bicester, UK3Â 797 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Centre around the beautiful mosque. Car free walk ways with shops and restaurants. Very bright with NBC a great relaxed atmosphere
Written 15 June 2022
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Emma B
Ontario, Canada7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
This is a small area, so I don’t see anyone making a day out of it - but it’s definitely a must see in my opinion. Very neat area to look around. I didn’t eat there personally, but there were several appealing restaurants in the area. Sultan Mosque was very impressive.
Written 4 February 2022
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TonyPizzolato
North Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Is it a safe place at night and does it become a tourist trap also with massage places opening up.
Jordan B
35 contributions
I've never been at night, but I would assume it is just as safe as anywhere else in Singapore, which is to say that it's probably safer than wherever you live now. I would say it is a tourist trap in the morning too if you are in the actual area around the mosque, and that probably doesn't change at night.
I can't tell if you mean legitimate massages or illegitimate massages (you can tell the difference fairly easily. You aren't going to get surprised with a hand down your pants if the place has a storefront facing a road with unobstructed windows. A good rule of thumb is if the place has a woman standing outside with shoes that you wouldn't want to walk in for more than 5 minutes, the rates increase in large increments with them starting at a cheap standard massage, and you don't see anyone getting a massage in the front, then it's not a regular massage. Trust your gut.)
MrittikaRoy
Kolkata (Calcutta), India66 contributions
Hello,
This is Mrittika from India. Am visiting Singapore from 23-Feb'15 till 1-Mar'15 for vacation along with my parents. Would like to know about the entry fee per adult for this destination. Let me know if there is a restaurant or café onsite? Also, how do I get there using public transportation from Hotel Park Sovereign-Albert?
Thanks.
pilgrim6789
London, UK33 contributions
It takes about 15 - 20 minutes from your hotel (Hotel Parc Sovereign) to reach Kampong Glam either via foot or public transport. You can either google the route yourself or enquire the directions from your hotel's concierge
The last time I visited the Malay Heritage Museum (formerly the Istana Kampong Glam), the admission was free.
And don't you worry about food wise. You'll be spoilt for choice with the wide variety of cafes and restaurants along Bussorah Street. I would suggest catching an early breakfast at Kampong Glam Cafe. A lovely coffee shop where tourists rub shoulders with the locals :)
Have fun in Singapore!
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