Where to stay in Singapore on a budget? — 7 affordable, best budget hostel in Singapore & cheap hostels in Singapore for tourists

Like other hostels, dorminity rooms of Five Stones are safe and have absolute privacy. Some necessary items are also fully equipped and comfortable. Shared WC but very clean, you don’t have to worry about it. I was afraid of the dirty WC, so when I go to any place, I will look carefully (always), so please rest assured, LOL.

A big plus point of this hostel is a common living room with computers for travelers to go online, totally free, gaming machines, books, magazines, etc. Tea and coffee are also served for free all day. Everyone here from staff to guests is very friendly. When return to hostel after go out in the evening, you can go downstairs to talk with visitors, maybe you will meet new friends from other countries.

A top rated 1-star hostel with room rates from $16/night (You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com).

Footprints Hostel

For those who enjoy the excitement, stay here will be happy because the hostel is located on a bustling, busy street of Little India. Near the MRT station (200m away), from the hostel you can also walk to reach some attractions such as Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Mustafa Centre and Singapore Art Museum, so transportation here is very convenient.

Staying here, you will not worry about hunger or lack of anything because there is a convenience store inside the hostel, selling all the food, drinks and essentials for guests. Walking down the street is not afraid of gettingn bored because there are many markets and shops around. Going out late at night is not afraid because the staff here is very enthusiastic.

A top rated 1-star hostel with room rates from $11/night (You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com).

CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel

The hotel has 2 branches, one in China Town and one in Bugis area. I was only stay at Bugis branch, but refer to it, I found that 2 branches are similar in service, interior and room design.

Although the area is not large, there are no common living areas but the services and rooms here are really top of the top. I stayed here once and I really like it so it doesn’t matter if lack of other things.

During that time I went to Singapore with 8 friends, and book 1 room with 4 compartments as shown above is comfortable to stay. Door lock with magnetic card so super privacy and safety for our group. The hotel also has a type of “each compartment” for 1 person and private room. The entire hotel from top to bottom, from door to WC has air conditioning. WC is always clean, each time when the guest has finished, the staff will clean up, dry it all, really like !!!!!

I don’t know what to say anymore but it’s really amazing and worthwhile when stay here! I emphasize again is very wonderful, clean and quiet! Highly recommend!

A top rated 2-star hostel with room rates from $20/night (You can check rates, reviews and book in Chinatown on Agoda.com or Booking.com and in Bugis on Agoda.com or Booking.com ).

Adler Hostel & Coffee Bar

An address need to note for your sister’s association because the hotel is very lovely. Look at how sweet and cute.

Not only located on the bustling and busy street of Chinatown, Adler is very close to the MRT station. Committing to you, it is impossible to find a sweeter, cool and convenient for traveling hostel than this hostel. About room service and basic facilities, this hostel is also fully equipped, so you can rest assured.

A top rated 2-star hostel with room rates from $28/night (You can check rates, reviews and book on Agoda.com or Booking.com).

Some useful tips when choosing a hotel in Singapore

Select hotels by area: “Area” in Singapore is similar to district in Vietnam. However, each area will have a unique feature such as shopping, dining, style … Depending on your travel needs, please select the suitable area to avoid being overwhelmed because it does not match with your style.

Skip breakfast if you want to save more: Some hotels will include breakfast in the room rates (which you can not skip), that is can not change. If any hotel gives you the choice between YES and NO breakfast, then I recommend that you choose NO. Actually, many times when you travel, you will sleep until 9am, 10am before getting up, few people get up early for breakfast, LOL. So, if you want to eat, you should change clothes and go out to play, then find some delicious food to eat will be better. Food in the hotel is not so bad, but most are bread, butter, jam … very bored. It is really a waste of time to travel abroad to eat those things.

Near MRT station: In addition to the above 7 hotels which I have “pre-selected” for you, if you find a hotel that is more satisfactory, remember to check the map to see if the hotel address is near any MRT station. This will save you time and money for traveling around Singapore a lot.

Note check-in / check-out time: Especially the check-out time. Hotels in Singapore are very strict on time, if you check-out late, you may be charged extra fees, so check carefully so you don’t have to pay more. Some hotels are a bit modern, the room key is a magnetic card, they “set” your check-out time into the card, over the time of check-out, the card automatically “expires”. If you going out and back late, you can’t open the door, LOL. (This card must also be stored carefully, if lost, you will be fine $50 – $100).

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in Singapore and from Singapore you can refer to

• Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Private Transfer
• Private City Transfers between Singapore and Johor Bahru
• Shared Changi Airport Transfers (SIN) for Singapore Hotels
• Singapore All Day Pass
• The Singapore Pass
• [Klook Exclusive] 3 Hours Singapore City Tour
• Singapore Cityscapes Tour
• [Klook Exclusive] Sentosa Island Introductory Tour in Singapore
• Singapore Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (Open-Top)
• Sentosa FUN Pass
• Singapore City Pass (2/3 Days)
• [Klook Exclusive] Universal Studios Singapore™ 1 Day Ticket
• 4G Prepaid Sim Card (Changi Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
• 4G WiFi (SG Airport Pick Up) for Singapore
• 4G Portable WiFi for Singapore from Uroaming
• 4G WiFi (SG Pick Up) for Europe

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