Singapore rewards the patient visitor. Stay long enough and the city stops feeling expensive and starts feeling efficient — every hawker centre, MRT stop, and cold-brew café within ten minutes of wherever you base yourself. The properties below cover the island’s best long-stay addresses, from the CBD to the riverside neighbourhoods where most expats end up.
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Singapore Serviced Apartments
| 1. Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore Best for Orchard Road Access Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 8-minute walk to Orchard MRT. Paterson Road, District 9. Guest Reviews: Miele kitchen appliances, lap pool with separate kids’ zone, sheltered path to MRT, daily housekeeping Best Room: Two Bedroom Deluxe Terrace Price: From USD $200 – $370 per night |
| 2. Great World Residences Best for Families Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 3-minute walk to Great World MRT. Kim Seng Walk, River Valley. Guest Reviews: Olympic-sized lap pool, sheltered walkway to mall and MRT, full convection oven kitchen, basketball and tennis courts on site Best Room: Two-Bedroom Apartment Price: From USD $260 – $410 per night |
| 3. Lanson Place Winsland Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 2-minute walk to Somerset MRT. Penang Road, Orchard. Guest Reviews: Rooftop pool with jacuzzi, communal Cookhouse@9 kitchen, free on-site launderette, courtyard garden Best Room: Two-Bedroom Executive Suite Price: From USD $145 – $280 per night |
| 4. Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore Best for CBD Workers Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 2-minute walk to Raffles Place MRT. 88 Market Street, CBD. Guest Reviews: 400m rooftop jogging track, pool on Level 9, steps from Lau Pa Sat hawker centre, quiet despite CBD address Best Room: Grand Loft Price: From USD $200 – $350 per night |
| 5. Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road Best Heritage Location Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 15-minute walk to Bugis MRT. 1-minute walk to Haji Lane. Beach Road, Kampong Glam. Guest Reviews: Rooftop infinity pool with Singapore Flyer views, 24-hour Personal Assistant service, washer-dryer in every suite, free bike rentals Best Room: Premier Room Price: From USD $250 – $450 per night |
| 6. Fraser Suites Singapore Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 10-minute walk to Great World MRT. Free shuttle to Orchard Road. River Valley Road, Tanglin. Guest Reviews: Supermarket and cafes on Level 1, Nespresso machine and full-size fridge in every unit, kids pool and play zone, free daily shuttle to Orchard Road Best Room: Premier Room Price: From USD $220 – $390 per night |
| 7. Ascott Raffles Place Singapore Most Iconic Building Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Raffles Place MRT. 2 Finlayson Green, CBD. Guest Reviews: 19th-floor rooftop infinity pool, Bose entertainment system in every suite, walking distance to Lau Pa Sat hawker centre, complimentary evening Singapore Slings Best Room: Executive Room Price: From USD $190 – $350 per night |
| 8. lyf Farrer Park Singapore Best Value Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 3-minute walk to Farrer Park MRT. 2 Perumal Road, Little India. Guest Reviews: UV-purified water dispensers on every floor, shared kitchen with film nights on Level 4, City Square Mall 2-minute walk, Mustafa Centre 3-minute walk Best Room: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Two of a Kind) Price: From USD $95 – $220 per night |
| 9. Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard Best for Long-Term Relocators Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 7-minute walk to Somerset MRT and Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Penang Road, Orchard. Guest Reviews: Complimentary weekday breakfast, welcome hamper on arrival, washer-dryer and full kitchen in every suite, Killiney Road hawker options 1-minute walk Best Room: Two-Bedroom Suite Price: From USD $170 – $320 per night |
| 10. Somerset Bencoolen Singapore Best MRT Access Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Directly opposite Bencoolen MRT. 10-minute walk to Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Bencoolen Street, Civic District. Guest Reviews: Three MRT lines within 10-minute walk, rooftop pool with city views, full kitchen with cutlery and cookware, daily housekeeping, children’s pool and playground Best Room: Premier Room Price: From USD $145 – $300 per night |
| 11. Village Residence Robertson Quay Best Riverside Setting Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 10-minute walk to Clarke Quay MRT. 30 Robertson Quay, Singapore River. Guest Reviews: Singapore River views from upper floors, JUMBO Seafood 5-minute walk, washer-dryer and full kitchen in every apartment, pet-friendly throughout Best Room: King Room Price: From USD $200 – $370 per night |
Where to Base Yourself in Singapore for a Long Stay
Singapore is small enough that almost anywhere central works — but “central” means different things depending on how you’re spending your days, and getting the area wrong for a month-long stay is the kind of mistake that grinds on you by week two.
- Raffles Place and the CBD — The financial district suits executives on corporate assignment who want to walk to the office and have Lau Pa Sat hawker centre on their lunch route. Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore and Ascott Raffles Place Singapore both sit inside this cluster. The trade-off is that the neighbourhood goes quiet on weekends when the office blocks empty out, so weekend grocery runs and dining options require a short MRT hop.
- Orchard Road and Somerset — The default expat address, and for good reason. Shopping, international supermarkets, hawker food, and private clinics within a ten-minute walk in any direction. Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore, Lanson Place Winsland, and Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard all sit in this corridor. Mount Elizabeth Hospital is nearby, which matters for families. The area is busier and noisier than River Valley, but it is the easiest neighbourhood to settle into without local knowledge.
- River Valley and Robertson Quay — The area most expat families end up in once they have their bearings. Quieter than Orchard, still walkable to Clarke Quay and the CBD, and packed with riverside restaurants and the kind of local coffee shops that make a neighbourhood feel liveable. Great World Residences anchors this zone, directly attached to the Great World mall; Fraser Suites Singapore and Village Residence Robertson Quay are close by along the Singapore River corridor.
- Kampong Glam and Beach Road — A different character entirely: heritage shophouses, Haji Lane’s cafes, halal food all around, and a five-minute walk to Bugis. Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road is the standout option here. Less corporate, more textured. A good choice if you want to feel like you are actually living in Singapore rather than inside an expat bubble.
- Farrer Park and Bencoolen — The value end of this list, and both more interesting neighbourhoods than the price point suggests. Farrer Park sits on the edge of Little India, with Mustafa Centre open 24 hours and hawker food at every turn. lyf Farrer Park Singapore and Somerset Bencoolen Singapore cover this zone. Bencoolen’s MRT access is exceptional — three lines within ten minutes on foot.
What’s Actually Included in a Singapore Serviced Apartment
The term “serviced” covers a wide range in practice. Knowing what is standard, what varies, and what is almost never included saves frustration on arrival.
- Housekeeping — Typically provided three times a week at most properties on this list, not daily. Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore and Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard offer weekday housekeeping; lyf Farrer Park Singapore provides weekly housekeeping with a lighter bin and towel refresh every three nights. If daily housekeeping is non-negotiable, confirm before booking.
- Utilities and WiFi — Almost always bundled into the nightly or monthly rate at licensed serviced apartments. Electricity, water, and high-speed WiFi are included at all properties on this list. This is a meaningful difference from a standard short-term condo rental, where utilities are separate.
- Kitchen equipment — Fully equipped kitchens are standard at most properties here — hob, oven or microwave, fridge, kettle, coffee machine, basic crockery and cutlery. Fraser Suites Singapore includes Nespresso machines; Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard offers a fully stocked kitchen with oven and hob. The exception to watch: studios at lyf Farrer Park Singapore have access to a shared communal kitchen rather than a private one. Two-bedroom units have a private kitchen.
- Washer-dryer — In-unit washing machine and dryer are standard at all full-serviced properties on this list. At lyf Farrer Park Singapore, laundry machines are shared and coin-operated in the lobby. Confirm whether the machine is a combined washer-dryer or two separate units — a distinction that matters for long stays.
- What is usually extra — Pet fees (typically SGD 20–50 per night), extra housekeeping requests beyond the standard schedule, parking (usually one free space at Orchard properties; charged at CBD properties), grocery delivery services, and airport transfers. Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard offers a pre-arrival grocery pre-order through Ryan’s Grocery as an optional service.
- What is rarely included — Daily breakfast is not standard, though Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard provides complimentary weekday continental breakfast, and Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore and Fraser Suites Singapore both offer optional paid breakfasts. Do not assume meals are covered unless specifically stated.
How Long Can You Stay — and What the Rules Mean for Bookings
Singapore has some of the clearest short-stay regulations in Asia, and understanding them protects you from booking accommodation that is technically illegal.
- The 7-night minimum for licensed serviced apartments — Under Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority rules, licensed serviced apartments can accept stays from a minimum of seven consecutive nights. This is far shorter than the three-month minimum for ordinary private residential properties. All properties on this list are licensed serviced apartments and operate legally under this framework.
- Why private condo rentals under three months are illegal — A private residential property in Singapore — a condo unit, an HDB flat, a landed house — cannot be let for less than three consecutive months under the Planning Act. HDB flats require a minimum of six months. This is why listings on short-stay platforms for private condo units under three months are non-compliant, and guests can be involved in investigations if authorities conduct checks. Licensed serviced apartments exist precisely to fill this gap legally.
- When minimum stays get longer — Many properties on this list have their own internal minimums above the legal floor. The legal minimum is seven nights; some properties set their own floor at 30 nights for monthly rate access, or require a deposit and formal lease agreement at the 30-day threshold. lyf Farrer Park Singapore requires a minimum of six nights. Check each property’s specific terms before booking, particularly if you are arriving on a flexible timeline.
- What changes at the monthly threshold — Once a stay crosses 30 nights, properties often require a signed lease agreement and a refundable security deposit, typically one month’s rent. In return, you access the monthly rate, which is almost always meaningfully lower per night than the nightly or weekly rate. Early termination clauses apply from this point — most properties will hold you to the full committed period, so do not commit to a month if there is a chance you will leave after two weeks.
- EP address compliance — Some properties, particularly those in the CBD, advertise suitability for Employment Pass holders who need a registered residential address for visa purposes. Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore is positioned for this use case. If you need a formal registered address, confirm directly with the property whether they support this before booking.
When to Book — and How Pricing Changes by Season
Singapore’s climate is flat year-round — warm, humid, and rainy at unpredictable intervals regardless of month. What is not flat is the demand calendar, and for a long-stay booker, timing your start date and securing your rate at the right moment makes a material difference.
- The two peak demand windows — Chinese New Year (late January or February, dates shift each year) brings the largest regional inbound surge of the year, and the December-to-January school holiday period is the most expensive sustained stretch. Serviced apartment rates in central Singapore rise 30–50% during these windows. If your stay begins in December or spans Chinese New Year, expect to pay peak rates for those weeks even on a monthly commitment.
- The F1 Singapore Grand Prix — Held in September, the Grand Prix is the single largest demand event of the year for CBD and Marina Bay properties. Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore and Ascott Raffles Place Singapore sit within the noise footprint of the circuit. Rates spike significantly that weekend, and availability tightens weeks in advance. If your long stay covers September, lock in your rate months ahead.
- The genuine value windows — Late February to April, after Chinese New Year and before the June school holiday surge, is consistently the softest period for serviced apartment pricing. The first three weeks of November have a similar character — past the Formula 1 weekend, not yet into the December peak. If you can time your start date into either window, the monthly rate you negotiate will reflect it.
- How to get a better monthly rate — Monthly rates at most properties are not published online. The nightly rate on a booking platform is the highest you will pay; the monthly rate quoted by the property directly is almost always lower. Contact the property’s reservations team with your exact dates and duration — a three-month commitment will typically unlock a meaningfully lower rate than a rolling monthly. Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard, Village Residence Robertson Quay, and Great World Residences all advertise discounted long-stay rates on request.
- School holiday surge — June and December — International families arriving for school holiday travel fill the family-sized apartments at Great World Residences and Village Residence Robertson Quay faster than at any other time of year. Two- and three-bedroom units in River Valley book out weeks ahead during these periods.
Serviced Apartment vs Hotel for a Long Stay in Singapore: The Real Cost Comparison
The headline nightly rate of a serviced apartment often looks similar to or higher than a mid-range hotel. The comparison changes entirely once you factor in what is included and what you stop spending on.
- The 30-night break-even point — For stays under a week, a hotel is usually the simpler and sometimes cheaper option. From 30 nights onwards, a serviced apartment almost always wins on total cost. A central Singapore hotel at SGD 250–350 per night adds up to SGD 7,500–10,500 for 30 nights, without kitchen access. A one-bedroom serviced apartment in the same area, on a monthly rate, typically runs SGD 5,000–8,000 all-inclusive.
- The hidden savings in a kitchen — Eating out three times a day in Singapore adds up quickly. A hawker meal costs SGD 4–8; a sit-down restaurant lunch in the CBD runs SGD 20–40. Having a kitchen and cooking even half your meals saves a realistic SGD 30–60 per day over a month — SGD 900–1,800 in total, a figure that effectively closes the gap between a cheaper hotel and a more expensive serviced apartment.
- What a hotel gives you that a serviced apartment does not — Daily housekeeping is the main one, and room service at odd hours. If you need breakfast delivered, beds turned down every night, and a concierge to handle everything, a hotel is the right call. For a stay of a week or two, the convenience premium is worth it. For a month or more, most guests find they stop wanting that level of daily intrusion into their space.
- The size difference is real — A standard Singapore hotel room runs 25–35 square metres. A one-bedroom serviced apartment on this list starts at roughly 45–52 square metres, with a separate living area and kitchen. For a month-long stay, the ability to spread out, work from a proper desk, store groceries, and have somewhere to sit that is not the edge of a bed is not a luxury — it is what makes the stay sustainable.
- Approximate monthly cost ranges across this list — These are indicative nightly rates multiplied by 30; contact properties directly for monthly rate quotes, which will be lower: lyf Farrer Park Singapore from around USD $2,850 (studio); Somerset Bencoolen Singapore from around USD $4,350; Lanson Place Winsland from around USD $4,350; Village Residence Robertson Quay from around USD $6,000; Fraser Suites Singapore from around USD $6,600; Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard from around USD $5,100; Great World Residences from around USD $7,800; Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore from around USD $6,000; Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road from around USD $7,500; Ascott Raffles Place Singapore from around USD $5,700; Oakwood Premier Raffles Place Singapore from around USD $6,000. All rates as verified September 2026 and subject to change.
What to Look for Before You Book
A long stay surfaces problems that a two-night visit would never notice. Running through this checklist before you commit avoids the most common frustrations.
- MRT proximity and shelter — Singapore’s heat and humidity make the distance between your front door and the nearest MRT station matter more than in most cities. A 15-minute walk in 32-degree humidity is a different proposition from an 8-minute sheltered walk. Great World Residences has a sheltered walkway directly to the mall and MRT; Somerset Bencoolen Singapore is directly opposite the station. Check whether the walking route is sheltered, not just the distance.
- Kitchen type: full or kitchenette — A kitchenette with a microwave and mini-fridge is not the same as a kitchen with a hob, oven, and full-size fridge. For a stay of a week, the distinction barely matters. For a month, it does. Properties on this list with full kitchens: Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore, Great World Residences, Fraser Suites Singapore, Ascott Raffles Place Singapore, Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard, Village Residence Robertson Quay, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Somerset Bencoolen Singapore. Lanson Place Winsland has kitchenettes in most rooms and a shared communal kitchen.
- Housekeeping frequency — Three times a week is the norm. Once a week is at the lower end. Confirm the exact schedule and whether it includes linen changes or cleaning only. Ask what happens if housekeeping falls on a public holiday — most properties skip it.
- Pet policy and fees — Several properties on this list are explicitly pet-friendly: Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore, Great World Residences, Lanson Place Winsland, Village Residence Robertson Quay, and Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard all accept pets with a surcharge, typically SGD 20–50 per night or SGD 350–500 per month. lyf Farrer Park Singapore does not allow pets.
- Early termination clauses — For monthly stays requiring a signed lease, check the early termination terms before signing. Most properties will charge the full committed period regardless of when you leave. If there is any chance your plans change — a work assignment cut short, a visa delay — negotiate a shorter initial commitment and extend rather than committing to three months upfront.
- Noise environment — Singapore is a construction-heavy city and properties sitting next to active sites can be significantly affected during working hours. Village Residence Robertson Quay has a confirmed major redevelopment next door running until end 2028. Ask the property directly about any active works before booking, particularly if you plan to work from home during the day.
- Deposit requirements — Most properties on this list require a refundable security deposit for stays of 30 nights or more, typically equivalent to one month’s rent. Budget for this upfront. Confirm the refund timeline on checkout — most properties process refunds within 14 days, but it is worth confirming.
FAQs
1. What is the minimum stay at a serviced apartment in Singapore?
Licensed serviced apartments in Singapore can accept stays from a minimum of seven consecutive nights, per Urban Redevelopment Authority regulations. Individual properties may set their own minimums above this — some require 14 or 30 nights to access their best rates. Private residential properties, including condo units, cannot legally be let for less than three consecutive months.
2. Are serviced apartments in Singapore cheaper than hotels for a month-long stay?
In most cases, yes. A central Singapore hotel at standard nightly rates over 30 nights typically costs SGD 7,500–10,500, without a kitchen. A comparable serviced apartment on a monthly rate usually runs SGD 5,000–8,000, all-inclusive with utilities and WiFi. The saving widens further once you factor in the cost of eating three restaurant meals a day versus cooking at home.
3. Which area of Singapore is best for a long-stay serviced apartment?
It depends on how you are spending your time. CBD and Raffles Place suit corporate executives walking to financial district offices. Orchard and Somerset offer the easiest all-round daily life — supermarkets, clinics, transport, and restaurants all within walking distance. River Valley and Robertson Quay are quieter and better for families. Farrer Park and Bencoolen offer the best value and the most interesting neighbourhood character.
4. Do serviced apartments in Singapore include utilities and WiFi?
At licensed serviced apartments, utilities — electricity, water, and air conditioning — are included in the quoted rate. High-speed WiFi is standard at all properties on this list. This is one of the key practical advantages over a short-term private condo rental, where utilities are typically charged separately and metered.
5. Can I bring my pet to a serviced apartment in Singapore?
Several properties on this list accept pets with advance notice and a nightly or monthly surcharge. Great World Residences, Village Residence Robertson Quay, Lanson Place Winsland, Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore, and Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard are all explicitly pet-friendly. lyf Farrer Park Singapore does not accept pets. Always confirm the pet policy and fee directly with the property before booking.
6. Is housekeeping included in Singapore serviced apartments?
Housekeeping is included, but frequency varies. Three times a week is the standard at most properties on this list. Daily housekeeping is rare and typically not included unless specified. Confirm whether the service includes linen changes, bathroom cleaning, and bin removal, or cleaning only.
7. What is the difference between a serviced apartment and a regular apartment rental in Singapore?
A serviced apartment operates under URA planning approval as a hospitality business. It comes fully furnished, includes utilities and housekeeping, and can be booked from a minimum of seven nights. A standard apartment rental is a private residential tenancy with a minimum of three months, unfurnished or lightly furnished, and utilities paid separately. Serviced apartments cost more per month but require no setup, no utilities admin, and no long-term commitment.
8. Do I need to sign a lease for a serviced apartment in Singapore?
For stays under 30 nights, most properties handle the booking as a standard reservation with no lease required. At 30 nights or more, most licensed serviced apartments require a formal lease agreement and a refundable security deposit. Read the early termination clause before signing — most will hold you to the full committed period.
9. What is the best time of year to book a serviced apartment in Singapore?
Late February to April and the first three weeks of November are the softest periods for pricing — between Chinese New Year, the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in September, the June school holiday surge, and the December peak. If your stay overlaps with Chinese New Year or the December-January school holiday window, lock in your rate and dates well in advance.
