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HipsterCity Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Merlion in Singapore

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Triple, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing
Laundry room
Reception
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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9 Circular Rd, Singapore, 049365
  • Place, Boat Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffles Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merlion
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Solo In Dormitory With Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 1

Studio Loft With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Solo In Dorm With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Double Bed in Dorm with Shared Bath | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Double Bed in Dorm with Shared Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Loft in Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Double Loft in Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Bed in Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Single Bed in Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple, Mixed Dorm | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Triple, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

Open Studio With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Double Loft In Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Singapore

City center stay.With a stay at this Downtown Singapore hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Merlion and 2 miles (3 km) of Marina Bay Sands Skypark. Gardens by the Bay and Orchard Road are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boat Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Canning Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clarke Quay Central - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Raffles Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merlion - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Clarke Quay Station - 4 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 50 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BK Eating House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪109 Teochew Yong Tau Foo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Legendary Bak Kut Teh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dopa Dopa Creamery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haldhi Indian Restaurant Boat Quay - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HipsterCity Hostel

Hostel near Merlion in Singapore
As a guest of HipsterCity Hostel, you'll find express check-in and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Singapore hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
HipsterCity Hostel offers 13 shared accommodations with air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes, and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at HipsterCity Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of SGD 30 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at HipsterCity Hostel.

Property is also known as

HipsterCity Hostel Singapore
HipsterCity Hostel
HipsterCity Singapore
HipsterCity
HipsterCity Hostel Singapore
HipsterCity Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HipsterCity Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Singapore

Frequently asked questions

How close is HipsterCity Hostel to the airport?

HipsterCity Hostel is 11.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Seletar Airport (XSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HipsterCity Hostel?

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HipsterCity Hostel on Jan 28, 2026 start from $33.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HipsterCity Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HipsterCity Hostel.

How close is HipsterCity Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.2 mi (15-min drive) from Palawan Beach and 4.8 mi (18-min drive) from Tanjong Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HipsterCity Hostel offer free breakfast?

HipsterCity Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HipsterCity Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (3-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at HipsterCity Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at HipsterCity Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HipsterCity Hostel have a pool?

HipsterCity Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HipsterCity Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HipsterCity Hostel to downtown Singapore?

HipsterCity Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Singapore.

HipsterCity Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I likes the location the room is very small and unconfortable to climb in to the bed The wc is very old It is clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran, Kings Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to this Hostel recently and am happy to have stayed again. In the last few months since I last visited, the work that was going on has been completed and the changes are fantastic, the e check-in/out was simple to use, the new common room/ reception is open and bright and the new code access for the dorms require no card that could be lost. The area is directly in an area with bustling nightlife, filled to the brim with excellent choices for food and drink. The area is loud, but the dorm areas were relatively quiet, all but the lightest sleepers will have no issues dosing of in the comfortable beds. I did have issues using and getting the code to my rooms safe, but the staff were able to to help me, remember to check you have both the dorm code, your safe code AND how to operate it. Would definitely recommend here if you want something cheap and cheerful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Self-checking after regular business hours was problematic,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although there were renovations of a neighboring business ongoing during my stay, the noise did not occur during quiet hours and the rooms were spacious and comfortable, with restaurants, bars and shopping barely a stone throws away in the lively surroundings of the China town district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Demmis

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn’t look like the pictures. Not recommended for families with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Music from next door loud until 3.30am ! Never saw or met any staf, room double booked with another show me a message with identical room number
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hashim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was ok. The easy check in and the fast check out. The reception girl very kindly. Dorms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice option on Budget..

Great Location! In the middle of Downtown, China town and Indian districts. Great Living Room on Second Floor.. Wish coffee machine would work...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shraddha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Md.

Disliked: Staff & service
Lack of privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible hostel! Zero customer service. I still to this day have not spoken wi to anyone from Hipster or Hotels.com. Dirty and gross rooms. Absolutely terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay for a budget friendly hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dulip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dirty beddings

Very dirty beddings and washrooms. We found layers and layers of different people’s hair on our beddings. It was in a good location if you are fun loving and if you enjoy going out at night for a drink and a bite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning is ONLY in the sleeping area, not the shower/bathroom area. It is barely cold enough, and when you shut your curtain to keep out the light at night, you block the AC from reaching your bed area. There is one toilet for the floor of around ten people, and two showers which open directly into shared area so nowhere to change. People did not respect the quiet hours during the weekend and continued to talk at points late in the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

King Joven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for backpackers, not good if you have luggage's, that's all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean location and polite staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose Manuel, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They vacune my bed side with me sleeping , no respect I complain and they just say sorry , there was bed bugs and the surrounding area is full of bars and is noisy and dirty , the a/c is working on a very limited capacity and gets hot inside
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is okay. If you’re looking for just a bed to sleep in it’s alright. The bed is not comfortable and the bathroom had no ac . It was so unbearably hot in the bathroom you couldn’t be in there for more than 2 minutes without dripping sweat. Our room ac wasn’t on when we arrived so the room was just as hot , thankfully the unit started to cool the room off by the time we went to sleep but the bathroom remained a sauna . The area is decent, walkable to clarke quay, metro, and some cute waterfront restaurants nearby. The staff were nice just didn’t have anyone at the desk most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for short stays
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024