Stationery Shops for Tourists in Singapore: What to Look For

Stationery makes a light, affordable souvenir. Notebooks, stickers, postcards and prints are easy to pack, and Singapore has a number of shops that sell designs you will not find at home.

Where to browse

• Bras Basah Complex and the Bras Basah area: a long-established area for books, art supplies and stationery, with several independent shops under one roof and nearby.
• Japanese lifestyle stores: Hands (formerly Tokyu Hands) sells Japanese stationery and craft supplies. Its website lists three Singapore stores (Suntec City, Great World and Orchard Central).
• Bookstores and museum shops: useful for Singapore-themed notebooks, postcards and prints.
• Craft markets and local designers: independent designers sell stickers, notebooks and prints, often with Singapore themes.

Individual shops open, move and close often, so check each shop's own page or social account for the current address and hours before you go.

Souvenir ideas

• Notebooks and journals with local illustrations
• Postcards and art prints of Singapore scenes
• Sticker sheets and washi tape
• Pens and small desk items
• Singapore-themed stationery sets as gifts

Tips for visitors

1. Check opening hours, as many independent shops open late and close on certain days.
2. Bring a flat folder or tube to protect prints and paper goods in the humidity.
3. Compare prices between shops before buying gifts.
4. Ask whether a shop can ship items home if you buy more than you can carry.