Singapore with Kids
🦁 Honest family travel guide
Singapore is one of the best family destinations in Asia — here's everything you actually need to know before booking: kid-friendly attractions, where to base yourself, stroller realities, and which months to avoid with young children.
Why Singapore works with kids
- ✦Built-in family-friendly attractions
- ✦Walkable — easier with kids
Best things to do with kids in Singapore
Gardens by the Bay — Supertrees at night
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Hawker centre dinner (Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat)
Sentosa Island for families
Where to stay with kids
For families, apartment rentals beat hotels almost always — kitchen access means breakfast at your own pace and saving on every meal. Look for places with elevators (not all European apartments have them), washing machines, and walking distance to a park or playground. In Singapore expect $200+/night for family-sized apartments in central areas — book 3+ months ahead.
Practical tips for Singapore with kids
EZ-Link card on MRT — fast, cheap, AC. Singapore is the easiest big city to navigate in Asia.
Bring a lightweight stroller. Cobblestones can be rough — an off-road stroller helps.
Hawker centres beat restaurants 90% of the time. Tian Tian chicken rice and chilli crab at Jumbo are must-tries. Dinner culture is family-friendly in most local spots — staff is usually welcoming to kids.
Singapore is the safest big city in Asia. Main warning: chewing gum is literally illegal.
Best months to visit Singapore with kids
For families, weather matters more than for solo travellers — extreme heat or cold turns a fun trip miserable fast. The best months for a family trip to Singapore are February, March, April. Avoid November–January (heaviest rain) — uncomfortable weather is hard on young kids.
How many days do you need with kids?
Adults can pack Singapore into 3 days easily. With kids, plan for 5–6 days minimum — you'll do fewer activities per day (one major sight is enough), build in pool/park afternoons, and need recovery days between big outings.