Bathroom Guide for Singapore
Singapore is famously clean, and its restrooms are no exception. The city-state takes hygiene seriously — there are actual fines for not flushing public toilets.
Neighborhoods
Marina Bay
Marina Bay Sands and The Shoppes have pristine facilities.
Orchard Road
ION, Ngee Ann City, Paragon, and Takashimaya have some of the best public restrooms in Southeast Asia.
Chinatown
Shopping centres and hawker centres have restrooms, though quality varies.
Little India
Mustafa Centre and Tekka Market have facilities.
Local Tips
Hawker centres all have restrooms, though quality varies.
MRT stations generally don't have restrooms inside the paid zone, but the connected malls do.
Hotels along Marina Bay allow lobby restroom access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are public restrooms free in Singapore?
Yes — Singapore's public restrooms are almost universally free, including those in hawker centres, MRT stations (in the concourse areas), parks, and public buildings. Singapore takes public hygiene seriously — there are fines for not flushing. Throne Score helps you find the nearest clean option anywhere in the city-state.
What are the best restrooms near Marina Bay Sands?
Marina Bay Sands has world-class restroom facilities throughout the hotel, casino, and Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall — all free for visitors. The nearby Gardens by the Bay also has clean public facilities.
How are the restrooms in Singapore's hawker centres?
Hawker centres are a Singapore institution and all have restroom facilities, though quality varies. Newer hawker centres like Maxwell Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat have better-maintained facilities. Use the Throne Score app to compare nearby estimated scores when Google ratings are available.
Are there restrooms in Singapore's MRT stations?
Most MRT stations have restrooms in the concourse area (outside the fare gates), free and generally well-maintained. Larger interchange stations like Raffles Place, City Hall, and Orchard have multiple restroom locations. Throne Score shows nearby places on the map, with estimated scores when Google ratings are available.
Is there an app for finding clean Toilets in Singapore?
Yes. Throne Score is free on iPhone and iPad: a color-coded map of nearby places with estimated scores, one-tap Emergency Mode to the nearest open restroom, and 10-second ratings that stay on your phone. No account.