In shortIstana Park is free to enter and open 24 hours, at Bound by Orchard Road, Penang Road, Penang Lane and Buyong Road. Checked November 2026.
Nature · free
Duration
30 min
The take
A fountain and a palm-lined lawn facing the Istana gates, handy for a breather off Orchard Road. Time your visit for an Istana open day, held on selected public holidays.
Good to know
Open 24 hours; wheelchair accessible
No carpark on site; the nearest parking is at Plaza Singapura and 9 Penang Road (UBS building)
A vantage point for the Istana's monthly changing of guards ceremony
A 26m festival arch frames a pool, and floral displays change with the festivals through the year
Finding it: Bound by Orchard Road, Penang Road, Penang Lane and Buyong Road, fronting the Istana's main gate. Alight at Dhoby Ghaut MRT.
Hours checked October 2026
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