City Backpackers Hostel II, Singapore

8 Jalan Ayer, Singapore (See it on map)

Description of City Backpackers Hostel II

WHO WE ARE (Reception hours: 9.30am-11.00pm daily) A modern hostel built within a traditional 1950 Shop-House styled, City Backpackers Hostel II serves and meets the needs of a backpacker and travelers alike. The hostel is run by a small group of friendly hosts, ready to dispense advice and help that you may need. ACCOMODATION Our beds are comfortable and we provide you the basic ammenities that you will need, including linen, your own security locker, hot water showers and rooms are fully air-conditioned. We take cleanliness seriously and we also provide free internet in the common area at our reception. RECEPTION Our reception opens from 9.30am to 11.00pm daily and all access is secured via swipe cards / key entry at all time. There is no curfew and there is ample opportunity to make new friends or exchange travel tips with people here. We stock a mini-drink / snack area for your personal item needs or Beer! LOCATION / TRAVELING We are very close to the city and located just opposite an MRT (subway) station. Getting here from the airport is not only easy but cheap when taking the train. We have a small reading collection and brochures on travel and tourist attractions, in addition to bus ticketing to Malaysia. AROUND US 1. Bugis Shopping Center (2 trains stops away) 5-10mins 2. Bugis Street Bazaar 3. Geylang Serai and Malay Village (lots of food and fruits, Malay cultural heritage center) 4. Near City Hall, Esplanade (arts center) 5. Near Clark Quay/ Boat Quay more known for nightlife, pubs and discos. 6. Near Kallang River, singapore river, Indoor Stadium IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. We close at midnight, so please remember to email us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to check in late. 2. Payment is by Cash only in local currency. Key Deposits apply (refundable on return of keys) 3. Luggage storage is free up to 6pm on check-out day. A small charge applies for extended luggage storage periods. CANCELLATION POLICY: 1. Cancellations must be done 48 hours in advance. Failure to do so or No Shows will be charged with the first night's stay. 2. For modifications to booking or cancellations, please email us early.

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Reviews of City Backpackers Hostel II

City Backpackers Hostel II has a rating of 81% from a total of 127 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of City Backpackers Hostel II

  • kathijahhalim8480 from Malaysia, has 1 reviewskathijahhalim8480 says:

    ok, very nice! they made me feel at home..people are very friendly and location is excellent. Thanks !

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  • nrhwilliams75447 from Thailand, has 1 reviewsnrhwilliams75447 says:

    I was surprised how near it was to the train station. Rooms are little small but it was comfy and great value for money. Very good for quick stopovers.

    Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • gimkiemie54691 from New Zealand, has 1 reviewsgimkiemie54691 says:

    I'd recommend this place. Very neat and with excellent location. People here are friendly.

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  • ruthndul3063 from Indonesia, has 4 reviewsruthndul3063 says:

    Very close to Kallang MRT, only 4 minutes walk!Clean&Recommended

    Posted: on Feb 3, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • chenmary74926 from Malaysia, has 1 reviewschenmary74926 says:

    clean place. very good for your money's worth. not exactly a place to meet people but rooms were ok and location is really very good.

    Posted: on Jan 20, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • angelalynnette4654 from Australia, has 1 reviewsangelalynnette4654 says:

    Pretty nice place. It is fairly new..very good location. Staff is nice. Little tiny but good value for money.

    Posted: on Jan 17, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • sarahyang516386 from New Zealand, has 1 reviewssarahyang516386 says:

    Very good location.It was not hard to get to anywhere and fast from/to the airport. Rooms are not the biggest part it is clean. Staff very helpful!

    Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • johnluzardo3567 from France, has 1 reviewsjohnluzardo3567 says:

    Great for a quick stopover..easy access from the airport. Quite small rooms but ok for me! All good.

    Posted: on Jan 7, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • eero-hay from Finland, has 7 reviewseero-hay says:

    Everything works, market is good, internet is fast, location is ok to this price in Singapore. But make sure to take earplugs with you: you can hear everything from the other rooms and corridor. There are no blankets in the beds so prepare and it's good.

    Posted: on Dec 31, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • angelohart764683 from USA, has 1 reviewsangelohart764683 says:

    Felt very welcomed here. Easy and convenient transportation. Rooms are simple but value for money. Overall had a good stay.

    Posted: on Dec 28, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • adriennecaglayan4545 from USA, has 1 reviewsadriennecaglayan4545 says:

    One of the better hostels i have stayed in...not very big but comfy and pretty clean. Relaxing and probably about 5 minutes walk to the MRT (subway). Will stay again if i have the chance!

    Posted: on Dec 25, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • zoelou10692 from England, has 2 reviewszoelou10692 says:

    The hostel was VERY basic to say the least. Not in the best location for the city, however close to the MRT line. No bars or restaurants for travellers around the actual hostel. No TV, sitting area was very basic again with no atmosphere whatsoever. I would suggest finding another hostel more... more

    Posted: on Dec 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • crtquicksilver9413 from England, has 5 reviewscrtquicksilver9413 says:

    Not a great place to stay. Our room had cobwebs in it and was well overdue a repaint. Breakfast was toast and butter. There was cereal and other breakfast available however this had to be paid for. Fair enough I guess if there trying to keep prices down but unfortunately everything was locked... more

    Posted: on Nov 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • philmarvulli579297 from Chile, has 1 reviewsphilmarvulli579297 says:

    Good place to stay in Singapore. loved the people in my room...i recommend this place because its clean and the short distance to the train station is good for me. They do not offer breakfast but even so, it's good value for money!

    Posted: on Nov 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • charlesdalby7601 from Australia, has 1 reviewscharlesdalby7601 says:

    The reception girl is the nicest person, she helped us so much. Rooms were ok though.... and the air-cons are very new, there is alot of good Asian food nearby. if u don't mind smallish rooms, i'd recommend, everything else was ok.

    Posted: on Nov 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • billjoukainen3628 from Colombia, has 1 reviewsbilljoukainen3628 says:

    Nice place..has the look and field like a coverted house but it's a hostel with security access swipe etc. For the money, this is a good deal. Clean and convenient.

    Posted: on Nov 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • vladimirleblanc1207 from France, has 1 reviewsvladimirleblanc1207 says:

    My friends stayed here before and had only good things to say. I thought very much the same, this is a great hostel, loved it and I would stay here again no worries. only things is that perhaps the staff should be around more, they are always busy running around!

    Posted: on Nov 9, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • erkkilyach3050 from USA, has 1 reviewserkkilyach3050 says:

    I'm totally satisfied with my stay here. It was a small but lovely room. Staff was really nice compared with what i have encountered so far in this country. Very highly recommended if you want something within walking distance of a train station.

    Posted: on Nov 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • lisakohweeliang7201 from Australia, has 1 reviewslisakohweeliang7201 says:

    Very well located hostel ! Great place ! Not much to do in the hostel itself but clean, and has everything i need. I particularly like this place because the girl at the reception goes out of her way to help me with my travel plans, I am very appreciative of that.

    Posted: on Nov 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • lilyrichardsonmel7004 from Australia, has 1 reviewslilyrichardsonmel7004 says:

    We enjoyed our stay here very much. The staff has been very accomodating and helpful. The train station is walking distance and very close to town. It was great hostel overall.

    Posted: on Nov 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • wlliarengi7695 from Australia, has 1 reviewswlliarengi7695 says:

    Staff was busy but very welcoming. I really liked the location and the place was pretty clean, not much space though. With the swipe card system, the place is secure, had an enjoyable stay. Would come back!

    Posted: on Nov 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • samitemplet5923 from England, has 1 reviewssamitemplet5923 says:

    Even though reception was closed, we arrived late..the lady working there found us our beds ...place is not big, but has nice proper clean bathrooms and good & clean beds. I really liked the location being close to the MRT(trains). another good thing is the free internet that actually works.... more

    Posted: on Oct 28, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ameliaryans39051 from Australia, has 1 reviewsameliaryans39051 says:

    Just a few minutes from the subway. I shared a room with 2 girls, clean toilets and simple. Really good deal for what it costs. I'd definitely drop by again.

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

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  • stephaniemel7927 from USA, has 1 reviewsstephaniemel7927 says:

    Interesting location. Easy to get to and quite near city. There are lots of food and fruits nearby, we took a walk. Rooms are pretty good and looks new..overall pretty decent place to stay. Size wise a bit on the tiny side but i'd come again!

    Posted: on Oct 21, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • sudahtutu83535 from Australia, has 1 reviewssudahtutu83535 says:

    Quick stopover for me. Location is very good, it was a quick train ride from the airport. Setup was simple and there was an indian takeaway (sort off) that opens real late. Rooms abit tiny but on the whole, it was a good experience for me.

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

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  • manuelbrambach5107 from USA, has 1 reviewsmanuelbrambach5107 says:

    I thought the staff were exceptional. the location was certainly very convenient and apart from the slightly smallish room setup, i have no complaints. all good from me!

    Posted: on Oct 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • suzannemead6086 from Wales, has 1 reviewssuzannemead6086 says:

    Souless, was ok but would not recommend it to anyone travelling alone who is looking to meet people. Little way out of town, but very close to MRT - free internet was a bonus!

    Posted: on Oct 6, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • remconiesingaaa5014 from India, has 1 reviewsremconiesingaaa5014 says:

    All ok! Was a pretty comfy stopover for me...location great and very easy to get here...met some new friends and we basically sat and chilled...Just wished there was a bit more to do around here though!

    Posted: on Sep 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • williamwortelaab2951 from Russia, has 1 reviewswilliamwortelaab2951 says:

    I like the location, it is so convenient to have the subway across the road. I was in a 4 bed dorm and i thought it was a little squeezy but there were nice people. There's a Chinese restaurant downstairs serving really spicy soupy stuff. Pretty ok place overall!

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

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  • Jeasse from Sweden, has 3 reviewsJeasse says:

    Expensive. Toilets and showers in the kitchen. Ants in the kitchen. I don´t recommend it at all.

    Posted: on Sep 18, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • daveygurm10 from England, has 5 reviewsdaveygurm10 says:

    Not the best hostel ever. A little quiet, no TV, no kitchen facilities other than a toaster and kettle! Pretty good location straight outside the Kallang MRT station to airport and city centre.

    Posted: on Sep 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • wojciechszpilaaaa3673 from Poland, has 1 reviewswojciechszpilaaaa3673 says:

    pretty nice place.Good location and easy to reach from the airport. Rooms little small but ok for me. Some people are really friendly.

    Posted: on Sep 10, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • Drpetercon from England, has 11 reviewsDrpetercon says:

    clean hostel with an excellent location both for the city centre and the airport, and very friendly and helpful staff.

    Posted: on Sep 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • benjkenobi9783 from France, has 4 reviewsbenjkenobi9783 says:

    Not very clean, no possibility to cook, no fun at all, only one cumputer on four was working. Two good things: very close to the metro station and fortunately, room with A/C.

    Posted: on Sep 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jimmythompsonaab3413 from Norway, has 1 reviewsjimmythompsonaab3413 says:

    fantastic! very good location and i had no problems getting anywhere. The place is a little bit small with the rooms but i think it is fairly new and i thought it was quite recently done up. anyway, i got good help with places to go and directions from the people. Thanks!

    Posted: on Sep 2, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • danielplattenaaa418 from USA, has 1 reviewsdanielplattenaaa418 says:

    i have been to some hostels in singapore but this would certainly be among the best i have experienced. staff has been very helpful and i met a couple of interesting people here. they have a reception kinda seperate from where we sleep. only drawback was rooms a little smallish and i got it... more

    Posted: on Aug 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • emilbredmar8300 from Sweden, has 23 reviewsemilbredmar8300 says:

    Decent hostel close to the MTR and convenient from the airport and the city center. Good rooms and staff are ok.

    Posted: on Aug 6, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • guyfalkaab7885 from India, has 1 reviewsguyfalkaab7885 says:

    Everything was satisfactory, the location, the rooms and the staff.. just thought that could be a little more fun around..but overall it's a pretty good place.

    Posted: on Aug 6, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • alexeikarpenkoaaa1855 from USA, has 1 reviewsalexeikarpenkoaaa1855 says:

    I like this hostel,..it's quite a recently done up place. Near the subway, actually it's just opposite. A little small but i guess that's just Singapore. Will certainly drop by again if i'm ever here!

    Posted: on Aug 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ellenmroberts4073 from Australia, has 1 reviewsellenmroberts4073 says:

    Our room was a bit claustrophobic, but the staff and other guests were very generous and helpful

    Posted: on Jul 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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Tax included
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