Singapore Hostels

Location is great for those who wish to visit Kampung Glam / Bugis / Beach Road area. Also convenient distance to Raffles City, Lavender and even Kallang Sports Indoor Stadium. The blind screen a bit difficult to pull up, other than that the capsule sheet and pillow are clean n comfortable.

I recently stayed at this capsule hotel in Singapore’s Chinatown, conveniently located near the MRT station, making it easy to explore the city. The hotel’s design was modern and compact, perfect for solo travelers looking for a budget-friendly option. However, my experience was marred by a couple of issues. First, the water heater in the shared bathroom was unreliable. During my stay, I found the water to be consistently cold, which made for an uncomfortable shower experience. After a long day of exploring, I was looking forward to a warm shower, but the cold water left my skin feeling dry and uncomfortable. Additionally, the noise levels in the hotel varied significantly, largely depending on other guests. While I understand that capsule hotels attract a diverse crowd, the sounds of talking and movement from the common areas often disrupted my sleep. It was a bit challenging to find a quiet moment, especially during the late evening when some guests were still socializing. On a positive note, the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating, and the location in Chinatown offered plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. The overall cleanliness of the facilities was commendable, and I appreciated the innovative capsule design. In summary, while the hotel has its advantages, such as location and design, the inconsistent hot water and potential noise issues could be deal-breakers for some. If you prioritize a peaceful and comfortable stay, you might want to consider these factors before booking.

The room & toilet is very clean. The hostel is well organize and provided very local breakfast during the stay. The hostel location is great. Nearby 2 MRT stations and there are plenty of local food at the surrounding area. I like the building itself which is a renovated hostel in an old building. Recommend travelers to stay here if you do wants to enjoy solo trip.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in January 2024 family of 4. DO NOT STAY HERE!  We booked a room for 6 people (even though we were a family of 4) so that we could have more room to spread out and for our luggage. When we checked in, we got a room with 4 beds (2 queens, 2 twins). Clearly this didn't solve the issue of needing more space to spread out.  Reception informed me that the room was adequate for 6 people and they were fully booked so I could not get any room.  The room was TINY.  The family room we had booked DID NOT resemble the photos on the website at all.  Its was much smaller, tighter, no room to walk, pass each other, no room to store luggage, totally claustrophobic, very dark (not light like the photos), only one outlet worked to charge all of our devices (and there are over a dozen outlets in our room).  You cannot sleep and charge at the same time because the desk (on the wall of the bed) needs to be open to access the chargers and you cannot sleep with the desk open over your head.  The sink was the same size as my hand. Water went everywhere and there is no counter space for toiletries.   There is NOWHERE comfortable to go outside of the room and sit.  The 'kitchenette' they offer in the common space has hard metal barstools, not soft, comfortable chairs for guests to sit.  There is NO lift/elevator so be ready to lift all your luggage up several flights of stairs with no help.  There is A/C in the room but if you are in the corner of one of the beds, the air does not circulate and gets very hot.   I do not recommend this place, not even a little.

My wife and I stayed for 2 nights, attracted primarily by the good price! The lady behind the check in desk was really kind and welcoming. We stayed on the top floor, where the double beds are situated above a small desk area like a bunk bed. While the space was quite small, it was everything we needed, complete with a safe and plenty of charging ports for int’l plugs and USBs. The bed was very comfy, and the curtain gave us good privacy. The lounge area was nice, with a simple kitchen area and plenty of books/games. The toilets on the top floor were very simple, not as nice as the toilet for the lower rooms but served it’s function just fine!! The showers were also fine, nothing special but they worked well. While not a massive issue, loud music could be heard slightly from the outside until around 3am, and with late arrival/leaving of guests, there was a fair amount of noise within the dorm itself on our second night. Overall I think this hostel is WELL worth the price. The location is excellent, a stones throw from Raffles Place and Clark Quay MRT stations. It doesn’t appear to be a very sociable hostel but it’s great for couples!!

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.

The location was absolutely excellent! It was right in the heart of Boat Quay where you can step outside and immediately be surrounded by shops and restaurants along the waterway. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was in a safe part of town so we felt comfortable walking around even during the nighttime. It's definitely a great deal if you're staying in Singapore and looking to save some money.

This hotel is recommended in Singapore, where the hotel fee is high. It is said to be a capsule hotel, but it was a facility that made the dormitory better. I stayed here for 2 nights and breakfast can be eaten free of charge in another building and the hotel will tell you where. Laundry and drying are also free. Since the location is Chinatown, you can hear voices from the surrounding shops at night. Considering the location and facilities, I am sorry for this price. There were two (probably Chinese) at the front desk. Both of them were kind to tell me the color 々. The man at the front desk came to the breakfast venue every morning and greeted me. Breakfast is bread, coffee and tea, jam and butter.

The cube capsule was very good value for money, considering how expensive Singapore is. We had a double capsule in a large mixed dorm, however the capsules create fantastic privacy and it didn't feel like a shared space at all. The capsules were well maintained and neat and had everything we needed. Mirror, plug etc. Shared bathrooms were cleaned regularly and were great. Location is brilliant, right in Chinatown and very close to the MRT. I would definitely stay here again. Only criticism is that the capsules and bathrooms can get verrrrrrry hot. One night, my partner couldn't sleep all night as the AC just didn't seem to be effecting our capsule. We notified the staff about this the next day and they gave us a fan for our capsule. Which was fantastic. Not great if you need silence for sleeping. Overall, a pleasant stay.