10 Most Colourful Photo Spots in Singapore in 2026
If you love colourful streets and rainbow buildings, this guide is for you. There are many colourful places all over Singapore that will brighten up your Instagram feed. Interestingly, most of these places are situated on the North East line or Downtown line of the rail network, within walking distance from MRT stations unless otherwise stated, hence you can plan your visits around the MRT lines to optimize time. These photo spots are FREE to visit too! Scroll on, and follow Bearey’s travels around colourful Singapore.
1. Old Hill Street Police Station
The Old Hill Street Police Station is known as the “Rainbow Building” with 927 windows painted in the colours of the rainbow. Built in 1934, the Old Hill Street Police Station now houses Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI). Today it is an extremely popular photo spot amongst influencers and photographers.
Photo tip: Walk along the opposite side of the road to find your desired backdrop. Be patient and wait for an opening without cars and get the shot as quickly as you can. Do watch out for traffic when taking your photo and video!
Address: 140 Hill Street Singapore 179369
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
2. CQ @ Clarke Quay
CQ @ Clarke Quay is a great instagrammable photo spot full of colourful shops and restaurants. The place is quieter during the day except for tourists queueing for the bumboat ride at Singapore River Cruise. Clarke Quay comes to life at night as people come here for dinner and drinks and nightlife entertainment.
Address: 3 River Valley Road Singapore 179024
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
3. Alkaff Bridge
Alkaff bridge is the most colourful pedestrian bridge across Singapore River, located at Robertson Quay. Shaped like a “tongkang” (boat), the brilliant painted colours of the bridge is a great spot for that instagrammable photo.
Address: Click here for google map location
Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (North East Line) estimate 15 min walk
4. Resorts World Sentosa
There are 2 vibrant colourful photo spots at Resorts World Sentosa located next to each other.
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway #01 225-230 Singapore 098138
Nearest MRT station: From Harbourfront MRT station (North East Line / Circle Line), transfer to Sentosa Express at Vivocity Level 3 and alight at Resorts World Sentosa Station.
Tourists love taking photos with this colourful Merlion statue at Resorts World Sentosa.
These rainbow lollipop candies trees create the sweetest, colourful photo spot.
5. Little India Colourful House of Tan Teng Niah
Singapore has many colourful buildings and Tan Teng Niah’s house in Little India is one of those that stands out. The bright colourful house was built in the 1900s for Chinese businessman Tan Teng Niah. It is said to be the last remaining Chinese villa in the area and the house has now become an Instagram-worthy backdrop for photographers and instagrammers.
Photo tip: Explore the whole area to see different sides of the building for varying perspectives.
Address: 37 Kerbau Road Singapore 219168
Nearest MRT station: Little India (North East Line / Downtown Line)
6. Selegie Arts Centre
You cannot miss this colourful landmark at Selegie Road. The vibrant colourful windows of Selegie Arts Centre is sure to brighten up your Instagram feed instantly.
Address: 30 Selegie Road Singapore 188351
Nearest MRT station: Bencoolen (Downtown line)
7. Haji Lane
Haji Lane is a narrow, colourful street in the Kampong Glam of Singapore. It is one of the coolest streets in Singapore, famous for its fascinating street art, cool bars, cafes and lifestyle shops.
Address: Click here for google map location
Nearest MRT station: Bugis (Downtown line / East West line)
8. Bugis Colourful Spiral Staircase
This colourful spiral staircase is a lesser known hidden Instagram photo spot located near Bugis Village, at Bugis Street back alley.
Photo tip: As the staircases are elevated, try lowering the angle and point the camera upwards to capture more details in the background.
Address: Click here for google map location
Nearest MRT station: Bugis (Downtown line / East West line)
9. Peranakan Colourful Houses at Joo Chiat, Koon Seng Road
The colourful Peranakan houses on Koon Seng Road is an extremely popular photoshoot location amongst photographers and instagrammers, known for its preserved heritage shop houses.
Address: 287 Joo Chiat Rd Singapore 427540
Nearest MRT station: Eunos (East West line); estimate 20 min walk
10. Emerald Hill Road
Emerald Hill road is a hidden gem worth visiting if you like to take a leisure walk and enjoy the beauty of the colourful heritage Peranakan houses off Orchard Road shopping district.
Address: Emerald Hill Road Singapore
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (North South line)
