How to Get to Raffles Hotel and Chijmes by MRT
Quick answer: Take the MRT to City Hall (NS25/EW13) and leave by Exit A into Raffles City. Raffles Hotel is across Bras Basah Road, about 5 minutes on foot, and Chijmes is just behind it on Victoria Street.
Nearest MRT station to Raffles Hotel and Chijmes
- Station: City Hall (EW13/NS25)
- Lines: East West Line, North South Line
- Exits: Use Exit A for Raffles City Shopping Centre and Raffles Hotel, and Exit B for National Gallery Singapore, The Padang and St Andrew's Cathedral. Exit C leads to CityLink Mall, Esplanade and Marina Square, and Exit D goes to Capitol Singapore and Funan.
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Raffles Hotel and Chijmes from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to City Hall. | 11 | 1 | S$2.24 | about 35 min |
| Orchard | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to City Hall. | 3 | 0 | S$1.28 | about 10 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to City Hall. | 11 | 0 | S$2.15 | about 30 min |
| Woodlands | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to City Hall. | 16 | 0 | S$2.43 | about 40 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From City Hall station to Raffles Hotel and Chijmes
Exit A brings you up inside Raffles City Shopping Centre. Leave the mall on the Bras Basah Road side, cross at the lights and the white colonial hotel is in front of you; the main entrance is on Beach Road and the Long Bar entrance is on the Seah Street side. Chijmes, the former convent with the restaurants and bars, is across Victoria Street from the hotel. Esplanade station (CC3) is a similar distance if you are on the Circle Line, and Bras Basah (CC2) is about 7 minutes away.
Tips for the trip
- Raffles Arcade and the Long Bar are open to non-guests; the Long Bar queue is shortest mid-afternoon.
- Chijmes is busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; City Hall station stays busy until the last trains around midnight.
- Raffles City, Capitol Singapore and Funan are all at the station if you want cheaper food.
- St Andrew’s Cathedral and the National Gallery are 5 minutes away via Exit B.
Other places near City Hall station
- Saint Andrew's Cathedral (Place of worship, about 1 min walk): Visit for Anglican worship services or to admire a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture.
- Raffles City Shopping Centre (Shopping mall, about 2 min walk): Head here for a wide range of retail shops, dining options and a hotel complex.
- CityLink Mall (Shopping mall, about 4 min walk): A largely underground mall connecting several buildings in the city centre area.
- Long Bar (Attraction, about 4 min walk): Famous for its Singapore Sling cocktail at the historic Raffles Hotel bar.
- National Gallery Singapore (Museum, about 5 min walk): Explore a major collection of Singaporean and regional Southeast Asian art.
- Funan (Shopping mall, about 6 min walk): A modern mall with a mix of retail, dining and tech-focused stores.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Raffles Hotel?
City Hall (NS25/EW13), about 5 minutes on foot via Exit A and Raffles City. Esplanade (CC3) is a similar walk.
How do I get to Raffles Hotel from Changi Airport?
Take the airport branch to Tanah Merah and the East West Line straight to City Hall, about 35 minutes and S$2.24.
Is Chijmes next to Raffles Hotel?
Yes. Chijmes is across Victoria Street from the hotel, about 2 minutes on foot.
Can I visit Raffles Hotel without staying there?
Yes. The arcade shops, the courtyard and the Long Bar are open to the public. The hotel lobby itself is for guests.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
Haw Par Villa | National Gallery Singapore | ArtScience Museum | Esplanade Theatres on the Bay | National Museum of Singapore
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.