Hotel 81 Heritage is centrally located near the city centre. Just behind the hotel are places of interest the site of the former Malay Heritage Centre with small lanes lined with shops offering items of Arab and Malay heritage.

The are also a number of restaurant specialising in Arabian and Asian cuisines. Some restaurants and coffee houses also offer 'water pipe' or bong, where smokers use a water jar like device to filter tobacco smoke before inhaling. Try also the famous 'tulang' Soup (a feast consisting beef/mutton bone marrow, in which the marrow must be knocked or literally sucked out).

There are many reputable night spots with 10 minutes taxi ride, such as Mohammed Sultan stretch, Boat Quay and Clark Quay. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.