Hostel Jamilla Boutique Inn (Singapore, Singapore)

About Jamilla Boutique Inn

Hostel Description: A contemporary boutique hostel housed in a colonial-style shophouse in the heart of Kampong Glam's rich history, tradition and lifestyle. Jamilla is a 5-minutes walk to Nicoll Highway MRT station; 10-minutes walk to popular tourist destination Bugis, and within 2km to the city centre. Guest can expect a reliable and seamless Wi-Fi experience, personal lockers, as well as an open-air rooftop terrace with a city skyline. The modern and stylish lounge is decorated with colourful art pieces, urban greeneries and a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is included and en-suite bathrooms are available for deluxe private rooms. Bus services to Malaysia (Queens Street Bus Terminal or Textile Centre) are also situated a stone's throw away. About our Place: Jamilla is the Arabic name for “Beautiful” and expresses an intrinsic and feminine gracefulness. Situated in Kampong Glam’s rich history and heritage, Jamilla has been specially curated to create a unique and lasting experience for visitors seeking to explore the hidden jewel of Singapore. Location: Jamilla Boutique Inn is located in the vicinity of Kampong Glam district, one of the last few remaining historic conservation sites in Singapore. Discover traditional Malay heritage, culture and landmark such as the Malay Heritage Centre, where you can get to know the Malay history and culture, Masjid Sultan Mosque, a prominent mosque gazetted as a national monument in 1975, and Haji Lane, Singapore’s original hipster neighbourhood peppered with hipster cafés, bars and restaurants. Direction: From Singapore Changi Airport, travellers may choose to commute by private cab at the taxi stand, take a GRAB (the Asia version of Uber) or take the train, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Public transportation is well established in Singapore. Travellers can expect to travel to most checkpoints via the MRT. However, do note that the MRT is not 24 hours; the last train departs between 11.30PM - midnight. The two station nearest to Jamilla are Bugis MRT (east-west line) or Nicoll Highway MRT (circle line). Malay Heritage Centre Learn more about Kampong Glam as a thriving port town before Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in 1819. Or find out about other Malay cultures, such as the seafaring Bugis people, many of whom were traders from the Indonesian archipelago. Sultan Mosque With its massive golden domes and huge prayer hall, Sultan Mosque is a must-see if you’re in the historic Kampong Glam district. The mosque was built in 1824 for Sultan Hussein Shah, the first sultan of Singapore. Haji Lane Haji Lane – Singapore’s original hipster neighbourhood that's peppered with charming boutiques, watering holes, cafés, and restaurants. A leisurely 10-minute walk away from Bugis MRT, Haji Lane is an ethnic enclave turned shopping haven lined with an eclectic mix of generations-old heritage stores, independent boutiques and crafts shops. Merlion Park This icon is a ‘must-see’ for tourists visiting Singapore. The fish body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, meaning 'sea town' in Old Javanese. Its lion head represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, or ‘lion city’ in Malay. MBS Designed by acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, the structure captivates with its three sloping towers soaring 200 metres from the ground to be linked at the top by the expansive SkyPark. This gives the visitor 360-degree views of the city’s skyline and contains lush gardens, jogging paths, a public observatory, an infinity swimming pool and the world’s largest public cantilevered space.