I vividly remember my first business trip to Singapore. As soon as I landed at Changi Airport, I fumbled with my SIM card and dropped the tiny little thing into the seat gap. It took me 20 minutes to fish it out, and I almost missed my first meeting. From then on, I switched entirely to eSIM. If you're also an office worker who frequently flies to Singapore, this article is for you.
Quick Facts
- Best time to visit: February to April (less rain, cool) or November to January (cool, but crowded with tourists). Avoid June to August as it's hot and crowded.
- Suggested duration: 3-4 days for business (combining meetings and quick sightseeing).
- Reference budget: 150-250 SGD/day (including 3-4 star hotel, meals, transportation). Cheaper if you eat at hawker centers.
- Getting around: MRT is king. Buy an EZ-Link card (10 SGD) or use contactless Visa/Mastercard. Grab is cheaper than taxis, book via app.
- Connectivity: Use eSIM Singapore from SimNha, register in advance, and get data immediately upon landing. No worries about losing your SIM or finding a place to buy one at the airport.
You Need to Be Online Right Away
For business trips, the worst thing is losing connectivity. You need to check emails, call partners, or open Google Maps to find meeting venues. With eSIM, I just scan a QR code before the flight, and as soon as the plane lands, I have data. No queuing to buy a SIM at the airport, no risk of missing important calls.
💡 Tip: Download an offline map of Singapore on Google Maps before you go, just in case the network is spotty. But with SimNha's eSIM, I've never had any issues.
Where to Stay for Office Workers?
Central Areas: Raffles Place, Marina Bay
If your meetings are in the financial district, staying near Raffles Place or Marina Bay is ideal. Mid-range hotels like Hotel Boss (from 120 SGD/night) or upscale like Marina Bay Sands (from 400 SGD). A few minutes' walk to MRT, close to many fast-food outlets.
Orchard Road Area
Suitable if you want to shop after work. Hotels like YMCA Orchard (from 100 SGD) or Holiday Inn (from 150 SGD). Orchard MRT station connects directly to many office buildings.
⚠️ Note: Avoid hotels too far from the center, like Little India or Geylang, if it's your first business trip, as commuting takes time.
Quick, Convenient, and Clean Eats
Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer)
An outdoor food center right in the heart of the city. The satay here is famously delicious—10 sticks for about 12 SGD. Hainanese chicken rice is also available, around 5 SGD. I often go there for lunch because it's close to offices.
Maxwell Food Centre
Near Chinatown, famous for Tian Tian chicken rice (usually a long queue but worth the wait). Price: 5-6 SGD. If you don't like crowds, you can take away.
💡 Tip: Lunchtime is crowded; go early at 11 AM or late at 1:30 PM to avoid queues.
Places to Work Outside the Hotel
The Working Capitol (Keong Saik Road)
A beautiful coworking space with fast wifi and free coffee. About 30 SGD/day. Near Outram Park MRT. I once spent a whole afternoon there catching up on emails—very quiet.
National Library of Singapore (Bugis)
Free, floors 7-10 have great views, plenty of seats, fast public wifi. But it can be noisy near the children's area. I often go there when I need a quiet space to focus.
⚠️ Note: In the library, no drinks allowed in the book areas. Finish your drink before entering.
Smooth Connectivity with eSIM
Since switching to eSIM, I've found it much more convenient. Especially on business trips, just a quick scan and I have data. No worries about losing my SIM or finding where to buy one. With SimNha, I bought a 7-day 10GB plan for 99,000 VND, enough for browsing and video calls with family.
💡 Tip: If you're on a long business trip, you can buy a 15-day 20GB plan for 169,000 VND, cheaper than buying a physical SIM at the airport (usually 15 SGD for 5GB).
A Few Other Tips
- Weather: Singapore is hot year-round, but air conditioning indoors is freezing. Always carry a light jacket.
- Power outlets: Singapore uses the 3-pin flat type (type G). Remember to bring an adapter if your devices use a different type.
- Essential apps: Grab (ride-hailing), Google Maps (navigation), Singtel hi! (if you buy a physical SIM, but I recommend eSIM for convenience).
Conclusion
Singapore is an ideal destination for office workers: clean, safe, and efficient. As long as you have a stable internet connection, everything goes smoothly. And SimNha's eSIM is the solution that helps me work with peace of mind, without interruptions.
