Whether you’re just making a quick stopover or you’re visiting for a holiday, Singapore hostels are a cheaper and more fun alternative to hotels. You can save money by making food in the on-site kitchens and you’ll meet like-minded people in the communal areas. The HostelBookers.com top 5 are all excellently located and cleanliness, friendliness and value come as standard.
Cheapest dorm room
A Beary Good Hostel
Just 10 minutes from Singapore’s Chinatown train station and on Pagoda Street you’ll find A Beary Good Hostel. It’s in the centre and all the main sites – Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, Little India, Esplanade and Sentosa – are just minutes away. Dorm rooms are spacious with 10-12 beds in each with lockers big enough for your backpack, air conditioning, key card access, personal reading lights and power points. Of course there’s free Wi-Fi, but there’s also a Wii to play on and DVDs. Dorms start at just €5.80 pppn and you’ll even get a free breakfast.
Cheapest private room
Footprints Hostel
At the newly-renovated Footprints Hostel you’ll find friendly, relaxed, clean and comfortable accommodation at a great price. It’s located in Little India, giving you an alternative view of the city and some great restaurants to sample along the road. With all its authenticity and charm it’s one of the most colourful and exotic places to visit in Singapore. There are plenty of public transport facilities around to get you to the rest of the city. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, have lockers, the beds are comfy and it’s their aim to make you feel right at home with CCTV to make you feel safe. Breakfast is free, there’s a well-equipped communal area and a Footprints Coffee Club serving food and drinks. Privates from €11.61.
Best rated
Tree In Lodge
Tree In Lodge is the greenest hostel in Singapore. They recycle everything and only use non-toxic cleaning products and energy-efficient appliances. However, the customers comfort is never sacrificed, the hostel is clean and air-conditioned and there are plenty of toilets and showers. Dorms are available with 6, 12 and 16 beds, complete with individual bed curtains and personal lockers, as well as a separate female dorm. Breakfast is included, and a games area and free Wi-Fi too.
Tree In Lodge is just a 3-minute stroll from Bugis MRT station and all the shops and lively markets around it. There are also many beautiful walks around and the Bugis nightlife is just close enough to enjoy, but not too close to ruin your sleep. Dorms start from €16.25 pppn.
Best for shopping
Tucked away in the Muslim Quarter Feel At Home Backpackers is located near Haji Lane – famous for being a fashion paradise. When you’ve had enough of the unique but very narrow shop-houses you’re also just 200m away from the train, so you can easily get into the bright lights and big shops of Singapore. Feel At Home Backpackers has 6-8 bed dorms that are clean and cosy. There are loads of free things too – breakfast, tea, coffee, wi-fi, DVD rental, snacks at the weekend, local calls, printing, newspapers and storage.
You’re less than 20-minutes walk away from Little India, Sim Lim Square & Tower, Marina Bay, Clark Quay and Orchard Road. And just round the corner from Bugis Metro with its big shopping complexes, textile markets and food courts. Dorms start from €12.77 pppn and privates from €23.21.
Best for restaurants and nightlife
If it’s the bright lights and culinary opportunities of Geylang Road you’re after check in to City Backpackers. The newly-opened hostel is just minutes from Kallang Metro Station with easy access to the city centre. Their simple, clean and safe dorms sleep from 4-10 people and they have helpful and friendly staff who’ll help you make the most out of the city. Wi-Fi is free, as are lockers, kitchen facilities and on the odd occasion, beer. All the shopping of Bugis is just around the corner, while the food and drink haven of Geylang Road is on your doorstep. Dorms start from €11.61 pppn and privates from €13.06 pppn.
