Dempsey Hill

In shortDempsey Hill is free to enter, at Dempsey Road. Checked October 2026.

Culture · free

Duration

2 hours

The take

Old army barracks given over to antique shops and long lunches, with the Botanic Gardens as a neighbour. It's at its best for a weekend browse. Come hungry, and expect to leave with a plant you didn't plan to buy.

Good to know

Old British army barracks and the former national service enlistment centre, with the conserved buildings still standing

The barracks' architecture is protected under conservation guidelines and can be admired today

Finding it: Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679. Shuttle buses run from Wheelock Place (near Orchard MRT Exit 11), the Botanic Gardens and Holland Village MRT

Address checked October 2026

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Before you go

How do I get a shuttle bus to Dempsey Hill?

Dempsey Hill runs shuttle buses from stops behind Wheelock Place, at the Botanic Gardens and at Holland Village MRT. The Wheelock Place stop is near Orchard MRT Exit 11, and the Gardens stops are at Tanglin Gate and Nassim Gate. On the hill, stops include Blk 8D and Blk 13. If you would rather take a cab, the estate lists 6342 5222.

Sources: Dempsey HillChecked November 2026

Where is the Dempsey Hill shuttle pick-up at Holland Village on weekend evenings?

On Fridays, weekends, the eve of public holidays and public holidays, road closures at Holland Village move the shuttle pick-up point from 6.30pm. The shuttle does not wait at the stop: the driver drops off or picks up and moves off at once. Be at the new point early. Dempsey Hill's Find Us page marks it on a map.

Sources: Dempsey HillChecked November 2026