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Reviews of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel 1 stars

200 Joo Chiat Road, 427471 Singapore, Singapore

#155 of 491 hotels in Singapore

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Review score

Based on 303 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Great value !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s my first time to book a hostel . As an older person , it’s not ideal to lift a luggage to the third floor . Fortunately , the owner allowed me to put my main luggage at the reception .

    It’s in a scenic location , near transport lines . The common area is cozy .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly owner and nice neigboorhoud (seems to be more Vietnamese). Nice if you want to stay out of the actual busy center.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff (thanks Tony and Zim!), nice and spacious common area

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Friendly vibes and available staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a pretty simple and basic hostel but I strongly liked the friendly vibes, it was full of solo travellers. I liked also the staff which was always available.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Overall a convenient stay during my short period in Singapore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of personal space, but understandable as this is more for backpackers on the move, especially.

    Great host, welcoming staff, well-prepared breakfast, a comfortable room with a good bed, and a convenient location close to the destinations I needed to visit.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little warm

    Value for money

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    7.0
    Days went by in a flash
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains for privacy, which makes it awkward

    Comfy and cozy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Shower/toilet combo, as everything gets wet. The Internet could have been better

    Good value for money. Loads of information upon arrival. The host is friendly. However, the internet was really troublesome. It drops all the time and is not very convenient. Modest breakfast, but it was free of cost, so it was appreciated. The bathroom and showers were relatively clean, but they are located together, so everything gets wet, and it's a bit uncomfortable. Best value for money in Singapore. The location is great, many restaurants around. We opted for 6 6-bunkbed room and it was the best one. It does not have a window but privacy-wise, it was perfect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast, bed

    Washroom, reception

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredibly friendly and helpful staff who really went above and beyond- even gave us recommendations for our next destination!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Emphasizes cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, and comfortable accommodations

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Good for one night in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great place if you are looking for a cheap but pleasant accommodation option. The good location of the hostel will provide you with the opportunity for long walks around the area. The hostel staff is super responsive, they will tell you where to go and even share some tips about your journey. However, you need to understand that this is a hostel, so all the territories are literally shared. I lived in a women's room for 5 people, the room was clean but not very functional. Maybe I was lucky with the neighbors, but everything was quiet, and I managed to relax at night. In general, I recommend this place if you want to stay in the area for the night. And if you can share a space with a lot of people, of course 🙂

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    8.0
    Good price and many culture in the street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains for the bed.

    Tony (the staff/owner?) is very nice and helpful. He was very patient in explaining the sightseeings, transportation etc to every guest coming in the hostel. Thanks to him, I got a little 'upgrade' of my room, which I appreciated a lot. The hostel is located in Joo Chiat Rd., a street full of peranakan culture, if you’re interested in this, you must not miss the buildings and special little shops in the street.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ac during the day, No privacy

    Tony was really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    9.0
    Lovely staff and great info source
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no place to charge your phone next to your bed

    Nice location near public transportation. Really cozy vibe and a nice common area with a kitchen and a pool table. Rooms had good ventilation and nice temperature. Front desk was amazing and really helpful. Also the give you pdf’s with guides and recommendations so you don’t feel that lost and get ideas of what to do.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    great hostel just outside of singapore city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the showers and toilets were in the same cubicle which was a bit cramped. there were also no hooks in the bedrooms which would definitely be a welcome addition.

    the location was in a beautiful, culturally rich neighbourhood. the receptionist emailed me a whole info pack with a public transport map, cultural info and a four day itinerary of the city. there was a free toast breakfast with tea and coffee, a nice social space and all in all a grounded, affordable hostel experience in one of the most expensive cities in the world!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant except for at times there will be some inconsiderate guests staying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was this elderly Filipino woman probably a long stay guest that is very inconsiderate. Didn’t respect that lights should be off at 22:30 because I have to get my sleep to catch a very early morning flight. She insisted that the lights should be totally bright because she’s reading! Snoring loudly throughout the night too.

    Staffs and the nice location!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    Simple, cost friendly but great solution for a stay in the city in the garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very helpful staff, knowledgeable on Singapore and more than happy to share their recommendations.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Overall very nice for the price. Perfect place to meet other backpackers young and mature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is an older man who works there, he is very sweet, but he is quite confused, he tried to get me to pay twice for my stay, but when I explained I already paid it, he simply didn't listen. I explained it a few times and eventually he understood, and apologized very many times. Things like this happens, so it was okay, in the end I weren't overcharged, and the other staff is so great it doesn't mean much. It felt like a second home to me. Also The ac is only on from 6 untill 10, which is reasonable, because I was out all day anyway.

    I loved the friendly people you got to meet at this hotel, I stayed in the women's only dorm, and I can only recommend it, there are lockers, but be aware that they don't fit a big backpack (at least in the women's only dorm). The place is 15 mins. Walk from the nearest train station, so good location in my head.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Great and welcoming place to meet people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had one English guy on staff who was a bit of bigot and then was asleep on the morning of my check out which wouldn't be an issue but we had to open the door for guests waiting to check in as they were continually ringing the bell as he wouldn't get up!

    Really nice place and the person on reception was really welcoming and helpful with tips. Very easy to meet people in the common room

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    7.0
    A budget hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi required an OTP to connect, which was reset every day. The breakfast was just bread and jam/peanut butter which was underwhelming for the price. There was no curtains or socket near the bed which was annoying.

    Great location, easily accessible by public transport and close to the water. A more affordable option in Singapore. Lovely common area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too much, it is in an old building, so no elevator, I was in the ladies room on the first floor, it was great!

    The location is great #24 bus from terminal 4 is clser than the train. The owner gives you a 3 day walk package it is great, gives you areas to go to. A must is Kampong Glam loved that area. The area where Betal box is wonderful with the old shophouses!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay in heritage area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Setting is ideal, great heritage area. Staff are helpful and place is atmospheric. Best, cleanest bathrooms I have seen for a long time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    It's nice hostel for backpackers. I would love to stay in same hostel next time to visit Singapore
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    I like staff, staff is friendly and assisting well to me. And hostel cleanness.

    Stayed in March 2025

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