Holland Village

Holland Village, commonly known as "Holland V", is a neighbourhood in central-west Singapore, famous for its bohemian atmosphere, expat-friendly pubs, and alfresco dining. Originating as a 1960s housing estate for the British military, it evolved into a creative enclave with art galleries, antique shops, and a lively weekend market.

Tropical climate year-round (27-33°C).

By Plane

Changi Airport (SIN) is 24 km east, 30 min taxi ($30-38). MRT: take the Circle Line from the airport to Holland Village (CC21) direct — 30 min.

By Train

Holland Village MRT (CC21) is on the Circle Line, 15 min from Marina Bay and 10 min from Botanic Gardens.

By Car / Road

Accessible via the Pan Island Expressway (PIE). Parking at Holland Village carpark ($1.50-2.50/h) and nearby condos.

Very walkable around the central Lorong Liput and Jalan Merah Saga area. Buses (e.g., 7, 61, 74, 77, 95, 106, 111, 151, 154, 156, 165, 200, 855) serve the village.

• Holland Village Market and Food Centre — A two-storey hawker centre and wet market.

• Wessex Estate / Portsdown Road — A 1950s British military housing estate with art studios and galleries.

• The old shophouses on Lorong Liput — Boutique shops and cafés.

• Holland Road Shopping Centre — A 1970s-era mall with an eclectic mix of antique shops and art galleries.

• Bar-hop along the Lorong Mambong strip — One of Singapore's best nightlife strips.

• Weekend market browsing — Antiques, second-hand books, and crafts.

• Alfresco dining at the Lorong Liput cafés.

• Visit the galleries at Wessex Estate.

• Walk the Rail Corridor — The green trail passes near Holland Village.

• Holland Village Market & Food Centre — Famous for satay, rojak, oyster omelette, and chicken rice.
• Da Paolo Pizza (44 Lorong Mambong) — Italian thin-crust pizza ($15-20/pax).
• Sofra Turkish — Affordable Turkish cuisine ($10-15/pax).
• One Rochester — Pan-Asian fine dining in a black-and-white colonial bungalow ($50-80/pax).
• Café Café — European brunch ($15-25/pax).

• Lo KL Pub (often called "House of Kitsch") — A colourful expat pub on Lorong Mambong.
• Pint Club — Craft beer pub.
• Wala Wala Café Bar — Two-storey bar with live music.
• The Emerald Hill — Cocktail bar in a shophouse setting.

• Budget: Fragrance Hotel – Bishan ($80-100/night).
• Mid-range: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre ($150-200/night).
• Upscale: The St. Regis Singapore ($400+/night).

• Holland Road Shopping Centre — Antique furniture, carpets, and curios.
• Lorong Liput boutiques — Fashion and homeware.
• Holland Village Market — Fresh produce.

• Botanic Gardens (5 min by MRT) — UNESCO World Heritage.
• Orchard Road (8 min by MRT) — Shopping district.
• Bukit Timah (5 min by bus) — Nature reserve and highest point.
• Dempsey Hill (5 min by taxi) — Upscale dining in former military barracks.
• Tiong Bahru (10 min by bus) — Hip heritage estate.