🕒 24 Hours in Singapore: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Hidden Soul
Singapore may be small, but she’s mighty in experiences. If you want to get the local experience, —this 24-hour itinerary unveils a local slice of the city, peppered with good eats, secret hangouts, and culture-rich corners. Bonus: Everything’s within reach of your cozy urban nest at Dash Living Rochor or Dash Living on Mackenzie. Let’s roll, local-style.
(Photo credit to Generation Coffee)
📍 4 mins walk from Dash Living Rochor
Start your day the true Singaporean way—with a specialty coffee from Generation Coffee. Located at Tekka Centre, this humble stall blends third-wave coffee with kopitiam culture. Whether you go for a flat white or Kopi C, you’re getting top-tier coffee in a nostalgic hawker setting.
(Photo credit to Mono)
📍 6 mins walk from Dash Living Rochor
After your morning caffeine, check out MoNo Foods at Tekka Place. They are a social enterprise, whose mission is to champion sustainability by diverting surplus food away from landfills.
📝 Local tip: Do your part for the environment, by bringing along your own recyclable bag.
(Photo credit to Vintagewknd)
📍 5 mins train ride from Dash Living Rochor & Mackenzie
Forget Orchard Road. The true fashion finds are at Vintagewknd—Singapore’s go-to for reworked Y2K styles, retro skirts, and dopamine dressing. This homegrown label curates sustainable fashion with a bold local flavour.
📝 Local tip: As their pieces are one of a kind, they sell out fast—IRL’s your best bet.
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📍 10 mins walk from Dash Living on Mackenzie
Tucked away in Fortune Centre, Yat Ka Yan is a local favourite for traditional desserts such as Chendol and Walnut Paste. These desserts are recipes from the owner’s granduncle, whom he learnt from to preserve his legacy.
📝 Local tip: Order their Chrysanthanum Jelly Osmanthus, if you’re looking for something light & refreshing . Feeling adventurous? Try their MSW Durian Mousse for a rich and decadent treat!
(Photo credit to Me Cafe & Games)
📍 10 mins train ride from Dash Living Rochor & Mackenzie
Need a break from sightseeing? Slide into the plush seats at ME Cafe & Games, where retro arcade vibes meet modern board game mania. From PS5 to Pokémon cards, it’s a gamer’s playground—with good coffee to boot.
📝 Local tip: Weekday afternoons are quieter—perfect for solo time or bonding with new friends from your co-living space.
(Photo credit to Alchemy Bar)
📍 7 mins walk from Dash Living on Mackenzie
As day turns to night, Alchemy Bar sets the mood. Located along Prinsep Street, it is one of Singapore’s oldest craft beer bars where they curate a variety of craft beers from all over the world. They also serve cocktails, wine and liquors, if that’s your preference.
📝 Local tip: Ask for something off-menu. The bartenders love to surprise.
From retro digs to hidden dessert dens and indie hangouts, this itinerary proves that one day in Singapore can be surprisingly rich—if you know where to go. When your base is at Dash Living, you’re already halfway there.
So here’s your mission: Wake up curious, walk like a local, and don’t forget to try that Kopi C.
Dash Living Mackenzie
Tucked in a quiet lane just off Little India, Dash Living on Mackenzie is your gateway to local flavor and downtown convenience. With comfy, fully furnished rooms and seamless access to the Rochor MRT, Bugis shopping, and hidden dining gems, it’s the perfect launchpad for urban explorers. Whether you’re chilling in your cozy suite or dashing out for laksa, this is Singapore living—done right.
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