Novena MRT station Travel Guide
City Urban area in Singapore
A practical stop on Singapore’s North - South line, Novena MRT gives access to hospital complexes, medical clinics and Novena Square shopping with midrange food courts. Tourists pass through for specialist clinics, quick hawker meals in nearby shophouses, and weekend church services at the nearby shrine.
Why Visit Novena MRT station? #
The Novena neighborhood functions as a convenient Singapore hub centered on Novena Square and Velocity@Novena, where shopping and casual dining mix with medical suites and clinics. Nearby Novena Church adds architectural interest, while food courts and hawker stalls serve local classics like chicken rice and laksa. Visitors appreciate easy MRT access to Orchard Road and central sights while staying in a quieter, residential area. It’s practical for travelers seeking convenience between excursions.
Top Things to Do in Novena MRT station
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- Novena MRT Station - Convenient interchange station serving Novena Square, Velocity mall, and surrounding precinct.
- Novena Square and Velocity - Shopping complex with eateries, cinemas, clinics, and frequent weekend dining options.
- Novena Church (Novena Devotions) - Well-known Catholic church attracting worshippers for weekly novena services and community events.
- Square 2 Mall Eateries - Compact dining mall offering popular hawker-style stalls, local cafés, and affordable meals.
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Corners - Small displays and plaques recounting the hospital's history and community role.
- Balestier Road Shophouses - Historic shophouse strip with traditional bakeries, local eateries, and heritage architecture.
- Orchard Road and Tanglin - Short trip to shopping, dining, and hotels along nearby Orchard and Tanglin districts.
- Botanic Gardens (short drive) - UNESCO-listed park with tropical plant collections, walking trails, and quiet green spaces.
Best Time to Visit Novena MRT station #
Singapore is warm year-round; pick Dec-Mar if you don't mind heavier rains and festivals, or Apr-May/Oct-Nov if you can tolerate hot, stormy inter-monsoons. Outdoor plans need flexibility any month.
Best Time to Visit Novena MRT station #
Novena MRT station's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2387 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (299 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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How to Get to Novena MRT station
Novena is an inner-city MRT station on Singapore's North-South Line and is quick to reach from Changi Airport by MRT or taxi. The station (NS20) places you within walking distance of hospitals, shopping and hotels - Singapore's public transport is reliable and the MRT is usually the best choice for predictability and speed.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): Changi is Singapore’s international airport and the main entry point for Novena. From Changi you can take the MRT to the city (transfer at Tanah Merah) and reach Novena station (NS20) on the North‑South Line in around 35-50 minutes; a standard adult fare is typically SGD 1.80-2.50 depending on start point and card used. Taxi or ride‑hailing from Changi to Novena takes about 20-30 minutes and costs about SGD 20-35 depending on traffic and time of day.
Train (MRT): Novena is on the North-South Line (NS20). The MRT is frequent, clean and fast - direct connections to Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut and the CBD make Novena easy to reach. Single‑trip fares within central Singapore are commonly SGD 0.90-2.50 depending on distance and card.
Bus: Numerous SBS Transit and SMRT bus routes serve Novena and the surrounding Newton/Thomson Road areas; buses are frequent and integrated with the EZ-Link/NETS payment system. Bus fares mirror MRT fares and are usually in the same SGD 0.90-2.50 range for typical short trips.
How to Get Around Novena MRT station #
Novena MRT is on Singapore’s efficient rail network; the station links easily to buses, taxis and bike paths. The area is very walkable and well served by public transport-short trips are fast and convenient.
Where to Stay in Novena MRT station #
- Budget hostels near Novena (various) - Hostel options a short MRT ride away
- Novena neighbourhood listings (Booking.com) - Many small hotels and budget rooms listed
- Oasia Hotel Novena, Singapore - Comfortable, modern mid-range hotel
- Royal Plaza on Scotts - Close to Orchard and Novena MRT by short ride
- PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road - High-quality rooms near Novena
- Millennium Orchard (Orchard area) - Luxury within short drive of Novena
Where to Eat in Novena MRT station #
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Novena MRT station's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Nightlife in Novena MRT station #
Nightlife near Novena is low-key compared with Singapore’s entertainment districts: you’ll find restaurant bars, hotel lounges and casual pubs rather than late-night clubs. Most evening activity is restaurant- and café-oriented.
Shopping in Novena MRT station #
Shopping around Novena focuses on several shopping centres and medical malls catering to families and commuters, with plentiful dining options and everyday retail. For broader retail choices the Orchard Road and CBD districts are a short MRT ride away.
