Looking for a place to stay in Singapore? Look no further than Queenstown!

Are you looking for a place to stay in Singapore but you have not found a neighborhood that you like yet? Staying in the prime area such as the Central Business District or Orchard Road can be quite expensive whereas Woodland can be quite far from town. Why not consider staying in a condominium in Queenstown? Furthermore, Queenstown is a great neighborhood for you to score a good deal and you will be able to search for good food at the same time. This article will guide you through the benefits you get to enjoy if you were to stay in one of the condominiums in Queenstown.

Looking for a place to stay in Singapore? Look no further than Queenstown!

Looking for a place to stay in Singapore?

1. Sports shoes heaven

Good news for sports shoes lover. Now you can shop for a pair of discounted affordable sports shoes without emptying your whole bank account at Queensway Shopping Centre. If you are looking for a pair of sports shoes and do not mind the previous seasons’ designs, this is the right place for you to get them at a discounted and much cheaper price. By cheaper, you are getting at least a 60% discount off from the original price that you see elsewhere. And the best thing about Queensway Shopping Centre is that the items are on a 50% discount all year round. 

2. Outlet stores

Done with sport shoes shopping at Queensway Shopping Centre? The shopping spree does not end just there. You can now proceed to another shopping spree at Anchorpoint where it is an outlet shopping mall with various brands of outlet stores, such as Hush Puppies, Billabong, Pedro, G200, Charles and Keith, Typo and Cotton On. As the name says it, it is an outlet store where most of the items are selling with at least 50% discounts from its original price. A cotton On dress that cost %25 in ION Orchard Road will only cost you $10 in Anchorpoint. This is definitely the right place for all shopaholic out there. On top of these good stuffs, Anchorpoint is offering free shuttle bus services around the area as well. 

3. Art galleries

Queenstown is also known as the old colonial estate, is well known for its few blocks of colonial apartments and semi detached houses that were once occupied by the British soldiers and officers in 1940s. If you love history and appreciate art galleries and colonial architecture, this is the right place for you as these colonial buildings have been refurbished as a studio with art galleries for the local artists. The ex army canteen and mess hall are now a bar that serves a variety of alcohol and local food for those who loves alcohol. Besides, this place will be great place for your outfit of the day, also commonly known as OOTD spot, as it is surely photogenic, and instagram worthy. 

4. Meat buffet for the meat eater

Do you love buffet or are you a meat eater? Think beef ribs and pork knuckles. At The Carvery, you will be able to indulge in their meat selections with premium roast such as the rotisserie chicken, pork knuckle, house aged beef ribs and etcetera, buffet style. Not only you will be able to enjoy those amazing premium roast, there are also a pasta counter and pizza counter, salad bar and a dessert counter for those with a sweet tooth. Are you salivating yet?

5. Caffeine fix

Coffee lover will definitely enjoy their daily boost of caffeine fix at the famous Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, where they are famous for their freshly roasted beans. Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee is founded by Mr Tiong Hoe as he started brewing coffee at the tender age of 16 and he is now more than 60 years old. Talk about the experiences that he has in brewing coffee. You will definitely get a good cuppa coffee in Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee. In addition, Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee also conducts coffee appreciation workshops for those who appreciate and love coffee. So feel free to join the workshop if you are interested. 

Are you convinced yet? You can always look around for condominiums in Queenstown. Or if you are planning to buy a resale flat, do check out the table below for the average price of resale flat:

Year	3 bedrooms	4 bedrooms	5 bedrooms
2016	$363,000	$682,500	$855,000
2015	$370,100	$679,500	-
2014	$370,750	$690,625	-

In conclusion, Queenstown is more than just “old and boring”. Cheap shopping, good food and historical places, Queenstown will be a great place to stay especially for those who love shopping and those who are foodies that enjoy hunting for great food to satisfy their cravings. Explore Queenstown and you will not be disappointed with what you can find in the neighborhood.