Serviced Apartments Queenstown

Facts About Queenstown

This well-planned neighborhood of Singapore is filled with tourist attractions and serene nature. Queenstown’s is one of the best residential places to stay in Singapore and it’s well connected with all parts of the country. Here are some facts about this thoughtfully done neighborhood:

• Named after Queen Elizabeth II, Queenstown had the British military set up at Alexandra Road.
• Before the colonization, this place was a wetland and home to Hokkien, Teochew, and Hakka ethnic groups.
• During the 1950s, this area was redesigned and cleared to make housing estates and later shopping complexes, restaurants, etc.
• Queenstown is not only Singapore’s first satellite town, but this area is also home to Singapore’s first public library, housing estate, and sports complex.

Weather in Queenstown

Singapore can be visited anytime during the year. The weather is tropical so stays warm and humid most of the year. The country also receives a good amount of rainfall. The average temperature is around 25 degrees celsius. Winter is usually a busy season in Singapore as popular festivals like Chinese New Year and other festivities happen during this time.

Culture and Shopping in Queenstown

In Queenstown, you’ll discover the Rochester Mall. Here, guests will find a multiplex shopping centre that is one of the most famous in the district. In less than thirty minutes, guests can travel to Orchard Road, Singapore’s most iconic shopping street. Lined with the scent of designer perfumes and boutique stores, Orchard Road is synonymous with opulence and extravagance.

Kent Ridge Park offers guests a space tory and unwind and enjoy the Singaporean scenery- the park is within walking distance of Queenstown. A little further afield, guests can travel on the MRT to find the National Museum, the National Library and the National Art Gallery- all of which offer a fascinating insight into the history of Singapore.

Getting Around in Queenstown

Although Queenstown is considered a suburban district of Singapore, Buona Vista MRT Station connects the district to the city centre, making the location ideal for corporate travellers seeking accommodation out of the city. The MRT is recognised as one of the most efficient transport systems in the world and is renowned for its speed and cleanliness.

Furthermore, Singapore operates an excellent bus service, which connects parts of the island that the MRT doesn’t. Car hire is available throughout the city, but due to the efficiency of the public transport system it is not recommended.