28 - 31 October 2025 | Singapore Expo
Affordable Accommodation in a Vibrant Cultural Enclave
Katong-Joo Chiat Heritage Neighbourhood: Affordable Accommodation Options Near Singapore Expo
A 15-minute drive from Singapore Expo, Changi Airport and the city centre, the Katong-Joo Chiat area is a cultural hub of Peranakan heritage. Filled with Insta-worthy shophouses and rich culinary offerings, it also offers ITMA ASIA + CITME participants an interesting variety of accommodation options.
Affordable Hotels
Ranging from midscale and boutique hotels, as well as guesthouses, the options balance affordability with comfort, and transport conveniences. They are located within a five-minute walk to the Katong MRT Station (TE26) with direct subway access to Orchard Road and Marina Bay. There is also direct public bus that goes to/from Singapore Expo at nearby bus stops.
Here are some options with daily rates that include breakfast for value-conscious participants:
Holiday Inn Express Singapore – Katong
(Rates from SGD 185++)
Ideal for savvy business and leisure travelers, this 451-room property offers a comfortable and affordable stay. Hotel amenities include a self-service business centre, a meeting room, a laundry room, free and fast Wi-Fi.
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy
(Rates from SGD 225++)
Within walking distance of East Coast Park beach, this hotel is conveniently located opposite the subway station and a modern shopping centre. It is also surrounded by shops, and many restaurants and local eateries.
Santa Grand Hotel East Coast
(Rates from SGD 190++)
Village Hotel – Katong
(Rates from SGD 235++)
This 229-room hotel features superior, deluxe, club, and family room categories. The rooms are the perfect blend of Peranakan heritage and modern comfort. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool.
Free Bus Shuttle Service to the Exhibition
A free bus shuttle service to Singapore Expo is available from Village Hotel – Katong. Guests from nearby hotels can leverage this shuttle if they book their rooms through the Official Travel Agent – Burnaby Solutions.
If you fancy staying in a culturally-rich neighbourhood after a productive day at the exhibition, yet enjoy the convenience of getting to the city centre or the East Coast recreational area, the Katong-Joo Chiat area is the perfect place to base your visit to ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025.
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