Raffles House, Central Area

Name: Raffles House
Address: Central Area, Singapore

#19 among attractions in Central Area

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Raffles House is a single-storey building built on the Fort Canning Hill, Singapore. The original building was a wood and atap structure built in 1822 that was used as a place of residence by Sir Stamford Raffles. This building was later rebuilt as a neoclassical-styled Government House as the residence of subsequent colonial governors, but it was demolished in 1858 to make way for the construction Fort Canning. The present structure built on the same site is a brick and tile building constructed in 2003. ()

Coordinates: 1°17'31"N, 103°50'51"E

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Raffles House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liang Court, Fort Canning, Clarke Quay, Peranakan Museum.

~890 ftW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Liang Court
5 min walk • Liang Court, located in the heart of Singapore along the Singapore River, has been a longstanding shopping centre known for its unique blend of Japanese and local culture. This shopping destination has served as a hub for both locals and tourists seeking a diverse...
~1190 ftNW
Park
Fort Canning
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of modern Singapore, Fort Canning Park is a verdant oasis steeped in history and culture. This iconic hilltop park, once known as Bukit Larangan or 'Forbidden Hill', has witnessed many of Singapore's historical milestones, from the days of Malay...
~870 ftSW
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Clarke Quay
5 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque Singapore River, Clarke Quay is a vibrant port that pulsates with life both day and night. Once a hub of commerce during the 19th century, where bumboats jostled to unload their cargo, this historical quayside has transformed into a...
~1050 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Peranakan Museum
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's bustling cityscape, the Peranakan Museum is a cultural treasure dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Peranakan heritage. Peranakans, also known as Straits Chinese, are the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to the...
~730 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Armenian Church
4 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling cityscape of Singapore lies the Armenian Church, a serene oasis steeped in history and architectural beauty. This sacred site, officially known as the Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, holds the distinction of being the...
~1020 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Funan, Central Area
5 min walk • Funan is a mixed used development comprising a retail mall, two office towers and a serviced apartment tower in the Civic District in Singapore. The new development was built on the site of the former building known as Funan DigitaLife Mall.
~1200 ftSE
Bridge
Elgin Bridge
6 min walk • Elgin Bridge, a historic and functional landmark, serves as a vital connection across the Singapore River in the heart of the city-state's Central Area. Named after Lord Elgin, the British Governor-General of India, the bridge marks the boundary between the Downtown...
~940 ftE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Funan DigitaLife Mall
5 min walk • Funan DigitaLife Mall, once a distinctive landmark in Singapore’s Civic District, was a haven for tech enthusiasts and gadget geeks. This shopping center, dedicated to electronics and IT-related goods, was a bustling hub where one could find everything from the...
~1290 ftNE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Stamford House
7 min walk • Stamford House, a distinctive and elegant Victorian-era building, is a beacon of heritage amidst the modern urban landscape of Singapore. Originally constructed in 1904, this architectural gem has served various commercial purposes over the years, undergoing...
~240 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Fort Canning Lighthouse
2 min walk • Fort Canning Lighthouse also known as Fort Canning Light is located on top of Fort Canning Hill and was formerly one of the 13 important lighthouses in the Straits of Malacca.
~1330 ftSW
Bridge
Read Bridge
7 min walk • Read Bridge is a beam-structured bridge located at Clarke Quay within the Singapore River Planning Area in Singapore. The bridge crosses the Singapore River linking Clarke Quay to Swissôtel Merchant Court. The bridge was built in 1881, completed in 1889 and opened on 18 April 1889.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Raffles House?

Nearby attractions include Fort Canning Lighthouse (2 min walk), Early Founders Memorial Stone (3 min walk), Singapore Philatelic Museum (4 min walk), Armenian Church (4 min walk).

How to get to Raffles House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Raffles House:

Bus

Opposite Clarke Quay • Lines: 195, 32, 54 (2 min walk)
Clarke Quay • Lines: 195, 195A, 1N, 2N, 32, 3N, 4N, 54, 5N, 6N, Nr1, Nr2, Nr3, Nr5, Nr6, Nr8 (3 min walk)

Metro

Clarke Quay • Lines: Nel (6 min walk)
Fort Canning • Lines: Dtl (6 min walk)