Find Historic Hotels in Geylang from CA $67

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites while you’re staying in Geylang. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel 81 Orchid is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Former City Hall is a short 5-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Hotel Classic by Venue and ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat.

In Geylang, there are 55 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Geylang is notable for landmarks like Sri Sivan Temple. Cultural venues include Tan Swie Hian Museum, Art Retreat, and Dragonwick Gallery. In the area, you’ll also find Universal Studios Singapore and Johor Bahru City Square.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Geylang, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Geylang, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.