Backpackers' Inn Chinatown

2.0 star property
Hostel near Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

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Serves breakfast and dinner
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Loft Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Loft Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
27 Mosque Street, Singapore, 059505
  • Clarke Quay Central
    10 min walk
  • Taj Authentic Indian Cuisine
    1 min walk
  • Telok Ayer Station
    5 min walk
  • Paya Lebar (QPG-Paya Lebar Air Base)
    28 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Loft Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Singapore

Heart of Singapore.Your stay at this Downtown Singapore hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Casino. Chinatown Heritage Center and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Raffles Place - 10 min walk
  • Marina Bay Sands Skypark - 4 min drive
  • Gardens by the Bay - 4 min drive
  • Marina Bay Sands Casino - 4 min drive
  • Orchard Road - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Telok Ayer Station - 5 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 50 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪东北人家 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sawasdee Thai Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gong He Guan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rough Guys Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chew Kee Eating House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown

Hostel near Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Singapore hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Backpackers' Inn Chinatown offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Singapore hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Indonesian, Malay

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Backpackers' Inn Chinatown
Chinatown Backpackers'
Chinatown Backpackers' Inn
Backpackers Inn Chinatown Hotel Singapore
Backpackers Inn Chinatown Singapore
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Backpackers' Inn Chinatown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Backpackers' Inn Chinatown to the airport?

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown is 11.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the Seletar Airport (XSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Backpackers' Inn Chinatown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown.

How close is Backpackers' Inn Chinatown to the beach?

This hostel is 3.8 mi (14-min drive) from Palawan Beach and 4.4 mi (15-min drive) from Tanjong Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Backpackers' Inn Chinatown offer free breakfast?

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (4-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Backpackers' Inn Chinatown have a pool?

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown does not have a pool.

Does Backpackers' Inn Chinatown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Backpackers' Inn Chinatown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Backpackers' Inn Chinatown to downtown Singapore?

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown is 0.7 mi away from Singapore.

Backpackers' Inn Chinatown Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

NORHANISAH

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Great staff e awesome location, very close to Chinatown MRT station (exit F or E). Room was nice, small as expected, but there are two things I did not like: 1. No window in the room, a noisy fan in place 2. Although bathrooms and all facilities very clean, the rug inside the room was not, lot of long hair, certainly not mine! I did like the good air conditioner and washer/drier facility (self service, S$3 each). Breakfast was simple but consistent, with cereals, cooked eggs, bread/toaster, fresh orange juice, milk, coffee and fresh oranges.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is near chinatown station. Service is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a good cheap stay in Singapore :)
Our stay was great, couldn’t of picked a better hotel (3 minute walk to Chinatowns MRT). Staff were friendly and room was comfortable. There appeared to be a few people waiting for showers in the morning, but we did this on the evenings so didn’t affect us. To be expected and didn’t bother us, but be aware that the walls are very thin, so you can hear a lot going on outside your room. Breakfast was basic: cereal, toast and spreads, hard boiled eggs, hot drinks and juice. Enough to start the day, but a little repetitive after a few nights :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Too small but it's okay with the price. Eieieieieieieieieieieieieiei
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tammy, Baltimore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to like, the most disgusting place ive ever stepped into, no working tv. Shared bathroom was filthy! Left after an hour of check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

No electrical power in double room I had reserved. Went to front desk 3 times before someone came up to check it. When they managed to restore electrical power to the room, then AC unit was not working. Then they offered me another room with a loft bed reachable only by ladder (I am a senior citizen with a bad leg). Then they offered me another room in which the air-conditioining was also not working. This hotel is is a NIGHTAMARE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Fred, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location in Chinatown right near markets, food, temples and in the middle of a lot of Singapore attractions. Relatively cheap for Singapore and the staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Eric

Not Worthy
Not a good experience. Ten meters away I got woken at 5:50am lasting for at least 10 or more mins., chanting on a loud speaker (Muslim Church). Location is good, but you can hear people outside talking on the street an I was 2 flights up. Also instead of 1 blanket being full size to cover you, the blankets were 2 small ones which you had to keep one to cover your feet and the other to cover your upper body. Would never recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Mae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
整体环境个人感觉压抑,厕所共用不太方便。房间内设施还行,但隔音效果差,其他房间开关门,我还以为自己房间门开了。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Mipi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Goed, centraal dichtbij metro. Minder, is een beetje klein en zeer gehorig!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lubomír

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dobré ubytování pro cestovatele
Hotel byl umístěn na okraji čínského města, které je relativně blízko centra Singapuru, za které považuji záliv Marina Bay. Personál byl nadmíru ochotný, hotel byl čistý, včetně sociálního zařízení. Pro cestovatele, kteří potřebují jen přespat je naprosto ideální. Jediné, co by se dalo vytknout byla noční diskotéka, která byla zrovna na našem pokoji slyšet. Na druhou stranu se jednalo o období Silvestra a Nového roku, takže to nemusí být standardní po celý rok. Z pohledu strategického umístění za přijatelných cenových podmínek mohu jen doporučit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Anjankumar

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

短暫停留的便宜選擇
第一日到達新加坡約晚上9點,因此選擇離下一住宿地點接近的旅館,將近11點仍有人於櫃檯服務,check in 快速。選擇床鋪在上的房間,房間空間較小行李箱無法完全攤平,浴室大家共用,馬路聲音較為吵雜,對於住短暫ㄧ個晚上算是cp值可接受的住宿!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
โรงแรมที่พักโอเค สะดวกสบายแต่ติดที่แอบหายากไปหน่อย
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018