Singapore Homestays

Where to start. The hostel is close to a several of exits for Chinatown MRT station. Cheap eats are everywhere in Chinatown so you will be spoilt for choice. Check out the money changers at People's Park for good exchange rates if you have cash. The junction of South Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street is within walking distance of Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, the Barrage, the CBD, Bugis, City Hall. There is a self service laundrette down the street which includes detergent, and is fairly cheap for a wash and tumble dry load. And if you hanker for fresh fruit, check out the produce market in the Hong Lim Complex. The nitty gritty: the hostel is cheap, but no palace. Whilst the room and corridor floors are washed everyday, the same cannot be said of the showers and toilets - the grime and mould on the walls is beyond belief; good luck anyone who doesn't wear something on their feet when using the facilities. Rooms are airless and musty, having no ventilation even if they have windows which are sealed, and have a sweaty atmosphere of their own. AirCon only lowers the temperature of the rooms, and does nothing to circulate fresh air. Mattresses have seen better days and dip in the middle where countless bodies have slept on them over time. The same can be said of the pillows. The website photos paint the hostel in a deceptively clean and bright light, unfortunately the view from the open air eating area now looks onto a very large building sight, which even by SG standards must have been underway for at least 12 to 18 months. I guess you get what you pay for, but having travels to SG for decades, this hostel was reminiscent of Bencoolen Street in its heyday. The only saving grace is likely to be the people you meet whilst staying there.

Please read - IMPORTANT about Campbell Inn: My 3 tourist friends from overseas have encountered potential scamming of tourists at this Campbell Inn. They have lodged a police report and contact Singapore Tourism Board and CASE in regards to this case. Hope by doing so, it will prevent the owner of Campbell Inn from cheating other tourists and disgracing Singapore as a safe country again. My 3 friends were ignorant of the various Google negative reviews of Campbell Inn and booked two nights with the Inn. However it seems that they have been scammed. It was their first visit to Singapore and she emailed and they tried to call the Inn several times without getting a proper response from the Inn. They wanted to inform the Inn about the late timing that they would be reaching the Inn. However as the Inn was uncontactable for a proper response, the 3 tourists decided to check-in physically at the premises. The Inn was obviously unsafe as it was occupied by alot of migrant workers in the premises and look more like a illegal foreign worker dormitory. The 3 tourists were initially informed by the receptionist that their room were given to other workers and were even asked to stay together with the male workers in the same room. They realized that these workers were wearing scantily (only sarongs) in the room and some of them appears to be drunk. The 3 tourists refused and left the Inn immediately feeling the whole situation was not right and unsafe. However they were left stranded on the streets in the middle of the night. My friends credit card was deducted for the nights which they did not stay in the Inn. They believed that the Inn management have planned this scam in such a manner that they can easily cheat the tourists who did not know the actual ground situation of the Inn. Also suspect several of these workers may be overstayers without legal work permits as they seems to be staying there for a long time. The Inn is definitely not a safe place for tourists to stay in. The practice of this Inn not only causes distress to the overseas visitors but also shame us Singaporeans which our country projected a very safe reputation to visitors from all over the world. The matter has been reported to relevant Singapore authorities.

We arrived at Pine Hostel 16.08.19 at 21:00. We had a 4-person room reservation. We were looking for the 4-person room, because we didn't want beds in the common rooms. The booking was confirmed by credit card, but the payment was not write-off. A day before the alleged check-in came a text from the booking site that it was necessary to update the card data. What was very strange because the card was not changed and used actively. But to avoid tempting the fate, everything was updated. On arrival, we were informed that we could not pay our number with a credit card. Although the booking was indicated that the card payment was possible. More interesting: it turned out that we could not be set in the room we booked. They have some problems. They were ”very” apologized and offered to settle us in 2 different rooms for 2 people. According to the owner, these rooms ”will be even better, and since it is his fault, he won't take money from us.” It's good that we guessed to go see these ”best rooms.” One room was a size of 2 square meters, in which you can only stand (because there was no more room) with a two-storey bed. Attention: There was no door in this ”wonderful” room! Carl, room without door! Apparently, the hostess understood that we would not agree and offered another option - 4 beds in the 8th local room without windows 🤦. He offered it all to give us 4m. To get into this room, it was necessary to pass through the women's room (for 12 seats) and, of course, in the proposed room too there was no door! 🤷🙎 Yes how??? How there people live?? ! We were in shock! The hostess canceled our booking at this time, pointing out as a reason - the invalid credit card!!! That is, this ”great” man made us guilty! The operator from Bucking could not help, because as the booking was canceled because of the invalid credit card, we are ”own.” On our observation that the card is all right, and it is in the hostel not taking the card because of their technical problems, he did not answer anything. Or did not answer that we could not be set in the room that we booked. And the replaced rooms are terrible! After talking to the Bucking operator, the hostess came up to us and offered to replace our booked room with another. But in another hostel. By entering the site of this hostel, we were terrified even more. Apart from the clops, garbage and other ”charities” from the reviews we learned, that people throw with bookings. Just like in our situation. Promised and dispatched one for sale, but actually provides absolutely another. As a result, we started looking for a room in other hotels that are not cheap in Singapore. People never book in this hostel of the room!!! If you are settled in the room, then without the door, or at all throw, like us! There is a complete deception!

We went to singapore for short escape, originally i was really amazed with this neat and modern country. Despite some people that we meet on the street was not really nice, but the ladies who in charge in the hotel were different things. Both of them are having smiley faces and willing to provide you with any information, especially ms.ayu who didn't mind to be bothered in the late evening after her working hours and have to help us with the password on the enterance door which we totaly forget. For the budget tourist, this is very recomended hostel, it was clean, walkong distance to public transportation and located in the china street you would never starving and broke 😄😄

This hostel is a really nice place to stay and we had a great experience. I recommend this hotel if you come to Singapore. When I came to Singapore for 2 nights, I felt really comfortable at home and it was a really nice place close to everything. It's true, trust me.

A very nice, quiet place located in the heart of Chinatown, with the MRT right at its door steps making travelling accessible and splendid. The rooms are perfect for budget travellers, very clean. The bathroom is quite small but always clean. There's even a little outdoor patio however it's quite hot outside. It's a go to spot for budget travellers.

Solo traveler, spent 4 nights there. Hostel is kinda meh in itself, and has two big flaws. Location is definitely really good, basically in the very center of Singapore, metro and bus stops are nearby. But it's kinda the only good thing. Ah yes, apart from quite detailed city guides on the wall near the reception. - The mattresses are really stiff and thin, I mean it - really stiff! Just uncomfortable to sleep on them, had quite a bad nights there. - There is no proper kitchen, you can microwave something and that's it, can't cook, see the pictures. Also common area is very poorly done, looks like a cheap canteen or something. You can't comfortably socialize there... - Important - here is a night club/bar right near/under the hostel. Entrance to it is literally 2 meters from hostel's entrance. And music is really heard even until 2 am! All the basses, drums - you just hear it, not that loud that you can't sleep, but I was on 4th floor, but if you are on 2nd or 3rd?... Probably would need earplugs lol. - And the BIG DEAL - LOCKERS ARE BASICALLY NOT WORKING AND UNSAFE. See the pictures and you'l understand. They are there, BUT - they made so sloppily that even after you lock the door with a key - you just press *a little bit* on the door from the top - and it opens even while locked, just because the lock's metal thing is just too short and door is too weakly set. So basically I'm sure that everyone can open every locker if they want. Receptionist said sorry for that, but that's it. Not good at all, first hostel I've been with such poor locker execution.

This was my second stay, in two weeks time. I choose this time only bz of location which was my priority!! Check in is at 4pm, and I was there around 1pm, just to keep my bags, but have to wiat for 30 plus min as ring was switched off and there was no one to attend. Aircon is very limited, late evening to early morning approx. Even living room aircon is controlled. Though wall mounted fans are functional, but during warm days it can be uncomfortable. Its on 3rd floor with no lift. So with heavy bags it can be a challenge. Toilets and shower room are clean. Room size for 3 bunk beds was decent size. Further with only one staff, and if host is busy or out of hostel, you have no option but to stand outside, so be mindful of check in time!! In other hostels where I have stayed, you will always find someone to assist.

Nice Hostel near the center, it was easy to access, The staff is lovely and helpful they arrange for me a late Check in (3am) with useful instruction. Clean inside, I didn't face the time to try the rooftop :( The breakfast is ok (just few stuff to avoir leaving with nothing in the belly). Great value for a short and cheap stay in Singapore.

The room is clean and tidy, the location and environment are great, the facilities are complete, and free laundry is available. Great service, especially Ed and Ryan, who provided patient and professional assistance from check-in to check-out. Five-star recommendation The service was excellent fully equipped Hygiene: clean good environment