Expat living in Holland Village Singapore: Housing, Schools, Fitness, Lifestyle & more.
For expats searching for the best neighborhoods to live in Singapore, Holland Village is one of the strongest all-round choices.
Popular with professionals, couples and families, Holland Village combines restaurants, cafés, MRT (subway) access, international schools, healthcare, major employment hubs and a wide selection of rental homes—all while feeling more relaxed than downtown Orchard or the CBD.
For anyone searching for a Holland Village condo for rent or landed home near Holland Village, keep reading to see what makes the neighborhood so attractive.
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Little Farms, Holland Village, Singapore
Dining, Cafés & Social Life
Holland Village has one of Singapore's best neighborhood dining scenes.
Around Lorong Mambong and One Holland Village, residents have cafés, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and everyday conveniences within walking distance. Across the road, Chip Bee Gardens offers a quieter setting for coffee, bakeries, brunch and lunch.
This is a major reason younger professionals and couples enjoy living here—you can meet friends, work over coffee or have dinner without needing to travel downtown.
Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
International Schools Near Holland Village
Holland Village is particularly convenient for expat families with children attending schools in western and central Singapore.
Nearby international schools include:
Tanglin Trust School at Portsdown Road
UWCSEA Dover Campus at Dover Road
Both campuses are located relatively close to Holland Village, making the area attractive for families trying to balance school, work and lifestyle.
Raffles Medical, Holland Village, Singapore
Healthcare
For everyday healthcare, Holland Village has clinics and medical services directly within the neighborhood such as Raffles Medical.
For major hospital care, residents are also conveniently positioned between Gleneagles Hospital near the Botanic Gardens and National University Hospital (NUH) at Kent Ridge.
This gives expats access to both major private and public healthcare options without needing to live in a dedicated medical district such as Novena.
One North, Singapore
Major Companies & Business Districts
One of Holland Village's biggest advantages for working professionals is proximity to One-North, Singapore's major technology, research, biomedical and innovation district.
Companies and organisations based around One-North include Grab, Procter & Gamble, GSK, Razer, Autodesk, Seagate and Wilmar International, among many others.
For someone working in One-North, Biopolis, Fusionopolis or nearby business parks, living at Holland Village can offer a much easier commute than living downtown.
Embassies & High Commissions
The nearby Tanglin and Napier Road diplomatic area contains several major foreign missions.
These include the British High Commission on Tanglin Road and the Australian High Commission on Napier Road.
For diplomats, embassy employees and international professionals, Holland Village therefore offers a convenient residential location without being directly inside the quieter diplomatic district.
Rail Corridor, Singapore
Fitness
Holland Village is near many parks and biking paths made specifically for the outdoor enthusiast.
Residents have easy access to:
Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Rail Corridor
Dempsey Hill
Gyms, pilates & fitness studios
Parks and running routes
The Botanic Gardens is particularly convenient for running, walking and weekend recreation.
Holland Village MRT
Transportation
Holland Village MRT is on the Circle Line, providing convenient connections toward One-North, Buona Vista, Botanic Gardens, HarbourFront, Marina Bay and the wider MRT network.
Driving access is also good toward Orchard, Tanglin, Bukit Timah and the CBD.
This makes Holland Village especially attractive for expats who want to live outside the downtown core without feeling disconnected from it.
Landed home near Holland Village, Singapore
Housing & Holland Village Rentals
Housing around Holland Village is diverse.
Expats can choose from:
Private condominiums with pools, gyms and security.
Older low-rise apartments that may offer larger layouts.
Landed and terrace houses around Holland, Chip Bee and nearby Bukit Timah.
One well-known nearby development is d'Leedon, which offers large grounds and extensive facilities close to both Holland Village and Farrer Road.
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