Best value city break destinations for Singapore travellers, according to TripAdvisor
Fancy a short getaway in the next few months?
According to a recent study by TripAdvisor, Hanoi is the best value destination in the world for a city break, with a three-night trip for two costing an average of S$972.66 excluding flights.
The study compares the cost of a three-night break during the months of June to August in 40 key tourist cities around the world, taking into account typical costs for two people.
The costs include a four-star hotel for three nights, a visit to three attractions, lunch each day, a taxi to and from dinner each day, plus the cost of dinner itself.
The report shows that four of the top 10 cheapest destinations are located in Southeast Asia, with Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila taking fourth, seventh and ninth places respectively.
These are TripAdvisor’s top five best value destinations in 2015 (excluding flights):
1. Hanoi, Vietnam – Average nightly hotel rate from June to August: S$115.87
Recommended value hotel: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa – Average nightly rate: S$101.97
2. Warsaw, Poland – Average nightly hotel rate from June to August: S$116.12
Recommended value hotel: Boss Hotel – Average nightly rate: S$91.56
3. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt – Average nightly hotel rate from June to August: S$135.21
Recommended value hotel: Oonas Dive Club Hotel – Average nightly rate: S$104.04
4. Bangkok, Thailand – Average nightly rate from June to August: S$125.88
Recommended value hotel: Bangkok Loft Inn – Average nightly rate: S$45.78
5. Mumbai, India – Average nightly rate from June to August: S$160.51
Recommended value hotel: Hotel Regal Enclave – Average nightly rate: S$135.25
