Bugis Backpackers Hostel, Singapore

162B Rochor Road, 3rd Level, Bugis Village, Singapore (See it on map)

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Where?

2 min walk from Bugis MRT station.

What?

A hostel with 48 beds.

Anything else you need to know?

Bed linen included in price. Lockers are provided. Kitchen and laundry facilities are available for guests to use. All rooms have air conditioning.

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US$27

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Reviews of Bugis Backpackers Hostel

Bugis Backpackers Hostel has a rating of 73% from a total of 48 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Bugis Backpackers Hostel

  • kakaman from Thailand, has 2 reviewskakaman says:

    Good Location Bot environment now building loundness .

    Posted: on Oct 22, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jjpfoley473 from Ireland, has 14 reviewsjjpfoley473 says:

    Staff are a bunch of bastards

    Posted: on Jan 27, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • krista-o-1083803 from Canada, has 3 reviewskrista-o-1083803 says:

    Standard for Singapore - bathrooms are pretty bad but the same anywhere you stay. The room (double room) was totally decent, had good air conditioning, simple but nice and had a fantastic location across from Bugis market and shopping!

    Posted: on Jan 17, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • grahamandjenny3011 from England, has 1 reviewsgrahamandjenny3011 says:

    Our room (number 4) was on the road and perhaps something could be done to reduce the noise level, which was very loud! Perhaps some information on where to go, what to do, and places to eat close by, espcially for later arrivals, or a map to direct us to the food court, woudl be nice too....

    Posted: on May 29, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • craiglchapman6838 from Scotland, has 5 reviewscraiglchapman6838 says:

    Basic but clean and in a great location.

    Posted: on Mar 5, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • fleee from Australia, has 7 reviewsfleee says:

    Hi, I felt like the rooms were dinghy because there was only one window up high in the roof and the walls were painted a darker colour which really didn't help the light situation. It wasn't very relaxing because the rooms were so small and dark. Great location though.

    Posted: on Feb 24, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • niconline996935 from Spain, has 2 reviewsniconline996935 says:

    Very good location, close to the Arab Quarter and Bugis Junction. Also clean. Definitely not the most fun hostel, but if you just want it to sleep... it's just perfect.

    Posted: on Feb 5, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • forMAL from Australia, has 10 reviewsforMAL says:

    Bugis is a cool location, next to the markets and train-buses...

    Posted: on Feb 3, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • shaja from Wales, has 1 reviewsshaja says:

    Security into the hostel from the street was via a card system and hallways are monitored by CCTV, however the door to the dorm room I was in did not shut properly or even lock (did not have a key) all other rooms seemed to lock. At least the aircon worked well it was switched on for the first... more

    Posted: on Jan 9, 2008 // Rated: |

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  • shakespere from Singapore, has 1 reviewsshakespere says:

    Be carefull about the old rude housekeeper. She will spoil your stay in the place which is more like a prison than a Hostel. Don't go to the place. 2 Bathrooms for about 50 people. Dirty beddings and smelly inside.

    Posted: on Aug 16, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • sammug from England, has 2 reviewssammug says:

    Staff uninterested and not very helpful but most importantly air conditioning system was useless!

    Posted: on Apr 25, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • Weeks from England, has 12 reviewsWeeks says:

    Excellent location near MTR, shops and Little India and the single room I had was great but the staff were rude and character/ambience/fun was bad. Reception only opens at 10am and is closed all night, a stark comparison to other hostels i've stayed in

    Posted: on Apr 17, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • max-kl from Germany, has 6 reviewsmax-kl says:

    very nice stay, good sleep, good location, friendly, helpful staff. Double room have ac. Much better than (completely overrated) "sleepy Sam's"

    Posted: on Apr 13, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • loftst from Hong Kong, has 6 reviewsloftst says:

    Our 16 people dorm room is facing a busy street and the traffic nearly non-stop all night. Quite noisy. But the location is unbeatable! Convenient to Airport and anywhere in Singapore.

    Posted: on Mar 2, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • nreilly from Ireland, has 6 reviewsnreilly says:

    Reception staff was downright rude upon check in. The list of rules (which you are asked to sign) is off-putting. No Atmostphere whatsoever. Fantastic Location though!

    Posted: on Feb 28, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • meabh4448 from Ireland, has 1 reviewsmeabh4448 says:

    only good thing was air conditioned room

    Posted: on Feb 28, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • bunga1968 from Indonesia, has 1 reviewsbunga1968 says:

    Good place, perfect location, reasonable price. 2 words, worth it!

    Posted: on Feb 22, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • sigmala from Switzerland, has 2 reviewssigmala says:

    In the dormitory there are 16 beds and not 10 as they says. And the ladys'dormitory not have a window

    Posted: on Feb 16, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • lisagall from England, has 15 reviewslisagall says:

    lovely hostel, really nice room and very helpful staff

    Posted: on Feb 15, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • Odnels9756 from USA, has 9 reviewsOdnels9756 says:

    Definitely I would stay at this place again. Security is very good. You have your own key to enter the place. The location is unbeatable in terms of convenience...across the street from MRT station and within reasonable walking distance to many tourist sites. The place is very clean, on a 3rd... more

    Posted: on Jan 25, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • estherb5218 from England, has 2 reviewsestherb5218 says:

    We received a very poor welcome upon arrival and this tainted our view of this hostel. The best thing about it was definitely the central location within close walking distance of many attractions.

    Posted: on Jan 13, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • katherine842 from New Zealand, has 9 reviewskatherine842 says:

    Bugis Backpackers is very well run, clean, and in an excellent location. Staff are friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend it to other travellers.

    Posted: on Jan 4, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • Abner7 from Netherlands, has 2 reviewsAbner7 says:

    Rooms and staff are ok, location is very good, just cross the street and you are at the MRT station. City center and Little India are only a few streets/stops away.

    Posted: on Jan 1, 2007 // Rated: |

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  • puppylover22 from Canada, has 6 reviewspuppylover22 says:

    Bugis was super clean and the location, just down the block from the Bugis MRT station (the subway) was great. The hostel is really clean and reminiscent of one you'd find in Australia or Canada. There is free coffee, tea, and toast available for breakfast and a microwave and fridge for guests... more

    Posted: on Jan 1, 2007 // Rated: |

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Facilities at Bugis Backpackers Hostel

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Common Room
In Room Facilities
Air Conditioning
Linen Included
Security Lockers
Key Card Access
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Guest Kitchen
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Washing Machine/Dryer
Towels Hire
Luggage Storage

Description of Bugis Backpackers Hostel

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. We do not have a 24-HOUR reception. Last and latest check-in time is 11 pm. Please allow for possible delays before making your booking. Estimated travel time from airport to hostel is 1 hour. 2. For those intending to check-in before 2 pm, please arrive only after 10 am to deposit your luggage. Early occupation of the room before 2 pm is strictly subject to availability. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for check-ins between 11 pm and 10 am. 3. The single, twin/double, triple and quad private rooms are strictly for 1, 2, 3 and 4 persons' occupancy per room respectively - extra person will be charged accordingly. 4. Minimum age requirement is 18 for all our guests. NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. 5. Maximum stay of 3 nights. Back-to-back extension, whether booked through the same guest or another name, is not be accepted and the reservation will not be considered valid by us. Bugis Backpackers is a new hostel located in the heart of Bugis Village in central Singapore, a bustling hub of Straits-Chinese shop-houses delightfully restored to reflect its old-world charm. Immerse in the vibrancy and festive atmosphere of the Bugis Street 'pasar malam' (street bazaar) as you throng through the stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, local delicacies, fruits and more. Take a step out of the hostel and Arab Street and Little India await you with exotic curios. Truly the most convenient hostel in Singapore, it is only a 2-min walk (50 metres) from Bugis MRT Station. Some of the nearby facilities and attractions within walking distance from the hostel: * Public Bus 170 to Johor Bahru, Malaysia - 120 metres * Queen Street (or Ban San) Bus Terminal (Johor-Bahru, Kuala Lumpur buses) - 330 metres or less than 5 min walk from hostel * Chinatown - Take Bus 2, bus-stop 120 metres from hostel * Award-winning shopping mall, Parco Bugis Junction (cinema, restaurants, food court, bookstore, supermarket etc) - 50 metres * Little India - 0.63 km * Raffles Hotel (home of the Singapore Sling cocktail) - 0.64 km or 5 min walk from hostel * Sentosa beach resort - 5 train stops from the hostel, takes about 15 minutes * World-famous IT & Electronics shopping mall in 6-storey building, SIM LIM SQUARE - 400 metres * Kampong Glam, conserved historical Malay/Arab District - 300 metres * Singapore Art Museum - 600 metres * Merlion Park, Esplanade Theaters on the Bay - 0.93 km or take bus 133 or 960, bus-stop 120 metres from hostel * Lavender Street Bus Terminal (Melaka, Mersing, Kuala Lumpur) - Take Bus 133 or 61, bus-stop 50 metres from hostel * Singapore Railway Station - Take Bus 80, stops 50 metres from hostel * Golden Mile Complex (long distance buses to Malaysia & Thailand) - 0.94 km * Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Halls and shopping centre - 640 metres or take bus 133, bus-stop 120 metres from the hostel * CHIJMES (pubs & restaurants in a conserved convent) - less than 5 min walk * Raffles Place, Central Business District - 2 train stops away * Singapore Cruise Centre (ferries to Pulau Batam, Indonesia) - 5 train stops from Bugis MRT Station, takes about 15 minutes Save time and stay central! And start your trekking after you have dumped your massive backpack at the hostel. Since our opening in 2004, we have hosted travellers from more than 50 countries. Read what some of our guests have said about us: 'It has been a pleasure to be one of the first guests at your hostel. I love the simple, cheery, colourful layout of the hostel, especially the bedsheets you chose in the dorm room, and the colours of the spiral staircase at the back. The hostel is easy to find from the MRT Station in a safe feeling part of the city, in the middle of things - a little oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city life of Singapore. The favourite parts of my stay have been the ease of finding markets to wander through for very cheap food in so many varieties to snack on while shopping for almost anything I could want. Good luck in the future! I will recommend this place to anyone I hear who is visiting Singapore, and if I do not get back to Singapore, one day maybe I will set up a hostel in Western Australia for you to visit me. Cheers!' SUSANNE, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 'It may be relatively new but Bugis is fab for those travelling on their own with clean, airy, spacious dorms, brekkie, nice tv area and fantastic staff! I'd recommend Bugis to anyone!' ELAINE, IRELAND 'When I came to Bugis Backpackers, I was really suprised to find such a place in the middle of Singapore. I found everything I needed in the neighbourhood and the MRT station was near, if I wanted to get around in the city. Bugis Village, Little India, Arab Street, shopping areas and food courts - everything is around the corner. And the hostel itself is so clean, safe and nice designed, with it's beautiful living room, that for me it's the only place in Singapore to stay.' JAN, GERMANY 'Thank you so much for helping me and all the information. I enjoyed staying with you soooo much! See you next year. With lots of love.' TOMOMI, TOKYO, JAPAN 'Thanks for everything! Do look me up next time you're in NY.' SIMON, NEW YORK, USA 'Had a fantastic, memorable time at Bugis backpackers. Staff and other backpackers were really friendly and helpful. Thankyou for making our stay in Singapore an enjoyable one.' LAURA, UNITED KINGDOM 'I would just like to thank you again for a wonderful time staying at your hostel. I enjoyed myself very much and it felt like being one of the family. I will not hesitate in recommending your hostel to anyone heading in your direction. Thanks again and good luck' DAVID, UK 'Thanks for being so efficient! Yes truly I have a wonderful experience staying at your hostel.Not only the accommodation but the personal touch as well. I know it won't be as easy if you didn't provide your guidance. Hoping one day to be back at your place for a visit.' SPENCER, PHILIPPINES 'I enjoyed my one day trip to Singapore very much. Thanks for staying in your nice hostel and for your friendly help. I will recommend your hostel to my friends and on the internet. If you ever plan to visit Germany or Europe don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions. I wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas.' UWE, GERMANY 'It's an amazing place to stay, so friendly and clean and in the middle of singapore- I would definateley recommend it and come back! ESTHER, MUNICH, GERMANY 'I booked for 4 nights on a special and have booked anutha 3. Its clean, tidy, friendly atmospere and the staff are extremely helpfull. I would recomend this place to any bacpacker and will return if in singapore agen. Thanks for hospitality.' GEORGE, BRISTOL, UK 'Thanks a lot for the wonderful times that I have spent in Bugis Backpackers Hostel and particularly thanks to you for making the last days of my vacation very comfy and I feel so at home.' DOMINGO, PHILIPPINES 'I want to thank you for a pleasant stay at your guesthouse. I will recommend it for friends if they plan to go to singapore (many swedes study in singapore).' PER, SWEDEN 'I enjoyed Singapore days owing to you, I feel a lot of thanks to you. See you in the future again. Take care!!' YORIKO, JAPAN

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