There is a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from budget to modern, ultra high-class hotels. These have extensive facilities, including swimming pools, health clubs, several restaurants, full business services and shopping arcades. It is advisable to make advance reservations. All rooms are subject to 4% tax and 10% service charge. For further information on accommodation in Singapore, contact the Singapore Tourism Board (see Contact Addresses) who can supply the Singapore Hotels Directory.

Grading: Some hotels are designated as being 'International Standard' with all modern conveniences such as swimming pools and air conditioning. However, there is no formal star system of grading. Expect a Singapore hotel advertising itself as five star to be considerably more luxurious than the European equivalent.

The majority of the guest houses are situated along Bencoolen Street and Beach Road. Although considerably cheaper than the main hotels, guest houses tend to offer less value for money; the price per night is usually between S$20 and S$30 for a small, basic room. Discounts are sometimes available when staying a few days.

There are at least a dozen hostel-style establishments offering communal dormitory accommodation; the average price for a night's accommodation is S$10 or less. There is one YMCA International hostel in Singapore.

The few campsites there are in Singapore are inconveniently located, making camping a difficult option. Campsites are: Changi Beach Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris Park, Sembawang Park and West Coast Park; permits are required to camp on a week-night. Tents can be rented from the Universal Adventure shop on Pulau Ubin, and can be pitched on open land on the island. The official campsite is called Jelutong; no permit is required.

Singapore Hotel Association
2 Havelock Road, 04-12/13 Apollo Centre, Singapore 059703, Singapore
Tel: 6513 0233.
Website: www.sha.org.sg

Singapore YMCA
1 Orchard Road, Singapore 238824, Singapore
Tel: 6336 6000.
Website: www.ymca.org.sg