Singapore Hostels for Student Backpackers on a Budget

Singapore

Making a stopover in Singapore and looking for affordable and accessible hostels in Singapore to stay? Students and backpackers, I feel you! I always get comments about how expensive living in Singapore can be. You can stay for 5 nights in Thailand for the price of a luxury hotel stay in Singapore.

I'm extremely thankful for some hostels in Singapore that provide a way out for those on a budget, without having to sacrifice accessibility, comfort and cleanliness. I've put together some of the most unique hostels in Singapore, from feeling like you're living in a sci-fi movie, to living in the 60s.

I've also worked together with a couple of hostels to offer you an even cheaper rate for your stay in Singapore. If you do book through my discount codes, don't forget to say hi to the friendly people behind these hostels! ????

Singapore's first 'Societal' brand, COO, introduces a new-generation hospitality experience to locals and travellers alike. Designed by award-winning design firm Ministry of Design, COO synergizes a design hostel and a casual bistro. The COO brand celebrates all things social, for millennials to mingle and meet like-minded individuals. When I visited them, the darkened interiors, neon lights and grey sheets reminded me of being transported into a sci-fi film. Star Wars fan, anyone?

Me+3 (4-bed dorm) Me+5 (6-bed dorm) Me+7 (8-bed dorm) *Ensuite facilities available upon request

Photo of Singapore Hostels for Student Backpackers on a Budget! by Isabel Leong

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Get 20% off when you book with promo code "BATWxCOO20". Make an email booking to stay@staycoo.com directly, and simply include this code in your email when making your reservation.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Outram Park/ Tiong Bahru

Embracing the luxe comforts and chic design of a luxury hotel with the social and economic benefits of a hostel, Adler Hostel strives to provide residents a "launch pad" experience of Singapore whilst staying with us. The interior design philosophy gives residents a feel for Singapore in the colonial times, with every single piece of furniture hand sourced or designed by Adler himself to pamper every resident.

Single Mixed Dorm Single Ladies Dorm Double Mixed Dorm Double Ladies Dorm

Hostel Rate (per night):

From $46

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Chinatown/ Telok Ayer

Read: Singapore's Last Surviving Kampong (i.e. Village)

Fisher BnB offers a contemporary set-up that aims to be a 'home away from home'. Designed with every traveller in mind, each bed is equipped with a reading light, universal socket and personal storage space. In addition, the beds are partitioned to provide more privacy for each guest.

Search this property onBooking.com, Agoda or HostelWorld.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Lavender/ Farrer Park

Eu Yan Sang Jalan SS 2/67 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

Project Ann Siang is a uniquely styled boutique hostel nestled in a culturally rich environment. Decked out with contemporary paintings and illustrations, customised beds and featuring a terrace whereby the best of Chinatown is in plain sight. Project Ann Siang at the Eu Yan Sang colonial shop house building formely housed Eu Yan Sang's first medical shop established back in 1910, adding an interesting historical fact to the beautiful architecture. Many attraction points and amenities reside nearby, such as the Tooth Relic temple, Chinatown Food Street and the watering holes along Club Street.

Hostel Rate (per night):

Dormitories - $28 to $34 Private Rooms - $90 to $120

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Chinatown

5footway.inn Project Boat Quay is a shop house style, artistically fashioned boutique hostel situated along, and facing, the Singapore River. The greatest selling point of the hostel is the picturesque view of the Singapore River and the CBD's skyline at the hostel's communal terrace. The discovery of Singapore's rich culture takes place firstly through the peepholes of our gallery style hostel. Located right in the middle of the famous Boat Quay, seafood restaurants, quaint cafes and lively pubs and bars littered the area, catering to various travel itineraries.

I can swear by the views after staying over on night. Project Boat Quay offers exclusive views that overlooks Singapore River, the CBD, and Marina Bay Sands!

Read: Hostel Review: 5footway.inn Project Boat Quay (Discount Code Included!)

Hostel Rate (per night):

Dormitories - $28 to $34 Private Rooms - $70 to $100

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Get 10% off when you book with promo code "BATW10". Simply email this code to reservation@5footwayinn.com when making your reservation.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Clarke Quay/ Raffles Place

River City Inn is a family-owned and operated hostel. As travellers themselves, the owners know that affordability should never compromise hospitality. They aim not only to provide a bed for the night, but a space for the exchange of ideas, inspirations, personal reflections and growth, because that is what travelling is about.

4-bed private room (shared bathroom) 6-bed mixed dorm 9-bed female dorm 10-bed mixed dorm (with windows) 14-bed mixed dorm (with windows)

Hostel Rate (per night):

$26 to $33

Search this property onBooking.com, Agoda or HostelWorld.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Clarke Quay MRT

Established by a group of travel enthusiasts, Bunc Hostel is the gathering place ideal for social explorers. One of their key messages is for guests to engage socially, therefore most of the areas in the hostel have been allocated for communal use, such as an alfresco movie deck, spacious dining areas both on the ground floor and second floor, a book exchange corner, as well as a reception lounge and computers for free use. Beds are customised and integrated with individual LED reading lights, power sockets and all of the beds are protected with anti-bugs covers to ensure a good night's sleep.

Bunc Hostel is located in the Little India neighbourhood, with colourfully decorated shop houses offering activities such as shopping for incredible fabrics, spices, jewellery, indulging in authentic Indian cuisine, immersing in the cultural artistic elements and unique bohemian vibe of the street life, and visiting some of the oldest temples in the district.

Read: Hostel Review: Bunc Hostel (Discount Code Included!)

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Get 10% off when you book with promo code "BATW10". Simply email this code to info@bunchostel.com when making your reservation.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Rochor

Owners of Rucksack Inn @ Lavender know experience counts when you travel abroad, so they strive to make these experiences affordable. All dormitory rooms come with fresh linen, blankets, pillows, personal reading lamps and power sockets. Pod-style beds are equipped with individual privacy curtains, luxurious linen, ambience light, towel bar and a power socket. Rucksack Inn @ Lavender also provides basic toiletries like shower gel and shampoo to make every careless traveller's life better.

Read: Hotel Review: Rucksack Inn @ Mackenzie (Discount Code Included!)

8-bed pod style ladies dorm 10-bed pod style mixed dorm 14-bed mixed dorm 18-bed pod style mixed dorm Double private room Quad private room *All rooms are not ensuite, common bathroom facilities to be shared amongst all guests

Hostel Rate (per night):

$22 to $140

[Exclusive for BATW readers!]

Get 10% off when you book with promo code "BEL10%". Simply email this code to lavender@rucksackinn.com when making your reservation.

Breakfast included?

Yes

Nearest MRT Station:

Boon Keng/ Lavender

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Built in 2015, what sets 60's Hostel apart is that it was designed to transport guests back to the 1960's of Singapore. Real antiques are displayed around the hostel, and beds are made of customized wood, equipped with individual bed lights, power sockets and lockers. All room types are decorated in different themes, perfect for the traveller who wishes to immerse himself in Singapore history.

6-bed family room 8-bed mixed dorm 10-bed mixed dorm 10-bed female dorm 12-bed mixed dorm