About this property
Nestled within the culturally-rich Joo Chiat area, Betel Box Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation in a traditional restored shophouse that is reminisce of the 1920s. It an 8-minute walk from the Geylang Serai Malay Village Market. Housed in a restored Singaporean traditional shop-house, it features a restaurant, free WiFi in the common room and a resident cat named Whisky. The nearest bus stop is a two-minute walk, where guests can take Bus 33 to the city. Backpackers Betel Box is a 15-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Train Station. It is 1.1 km to One KM shopping mall. The nearest airport, Changi International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property. Simply furnished, the air-conditioned dormitory rooms have large windows that provide natural light. Shared bathroom facilities and lockers are available outside the rooms. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements and ticketing services. Recreational choices include relaxing in the cosy lounge area, which has a pool table, a selection of board games and a well-stocked library. The property offers bicycle/kick scooter rentals for guests who wish to explore the surrounding area. Laundry services are available at a surcharge. A variety of local dining outlets are located within a 5-minute walk from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Beachfront
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Antoni
Thailand“The staff was very friendly, and upon check-in, you received a very helpful guide around the area.” - Farah
France“The hostel is good. The room was really good, and the bed was comfy. It is well located, be aware that you can still hear some noise because of the pub around but it is ok and maybe only until midnight /1am. The breakfast is very basic: just...” - 知久
Japan“This hostel has such staffs that taught us how to go sightseeing with images easy to understand.” - Tran
Vietnam“I like everything. Tony did he great job! everything perfect” - Yacine France“Very nice place with very friendly host! Great if you are travelling alone and looking for a comfortable and friendly place to stay!”
- Matthieu France“I really like the owner, who knows everything you need to know about the city. If you go to any location, he always has good recommendations for the area. He also gave us a PDF with a three-day itinerary that lets you visit most of the city’s...”
- H France“I met the best guide receptionist ever with a full plan from where to go, how to get there, to where to eat, and talk about everything from where is the best ATM with the lowest rate to stories about Singapore past and more. The atmosphere is...”
- Nina France“Tony was an amazing host, extremely kind and helpful. The bed is confortable, and if you dont have curtains, you have place to spread out your stuff. The showers and toilets were clean. Free breakfast on the morning.”
- Mehul
India“Staff are helpful and polite. Hostel is just near City center, has bus stop at 200m and MRT at 650m. Mattress was good and comfy. Bathrooms are new.” - Nabil
Malaysia“Friendly staff (thanks Tony and Zim!), nice and spacious common area”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
In efforts to remain eco-friendly, air-conditioning in all dormitory rooms are switched on overnight between 19:00 to 11:00, while the windows remain open during the day to let in fresh air. Air-conditioning is available 24 hours in the common room. Payment before arrival via Paypal is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note that the hotel accepts only cash payment upon check-in. The hostel conducts award-winning tours and activities weekly, for a minimum of 8 guests. Guests who wish to use this service are kindly requested to inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Guests who have already checked in and require to shorten your length of stay must inform the partner at least 2 days in advance, or full payment for the original booking will be forfeited. In order to maintain a travellers hostel atmosphere, we can only allow guests who holds a tourist Visa in Singapore to stay with us. We have the right to refuse any locals, PRs and work pass holders.
Please inform Betel Box Backpackers Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
