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River City Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

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Property grounds
Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Business center

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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33C Hongkong Street, 4th Floor without a lift, Singapore, 059672
  • Place, Clarke Quay Central
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boat Quay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffles Place
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Beds Private Room (Shared bathroom, No windows)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 6 Beds (No Windows)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 10 Beds (With Windows)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 14 Beds (With Windows)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Beds Mixed Shared Room (No windows)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

9 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 14 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 9 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 9 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

4 Beds Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Singapore

Downtown Singapore stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Singapore hostel, you'll find Raffles Place and Merlion. Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Clarke Quay Central - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clarke Quay Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boat Quay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Canning Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Raffles Place - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Clarke Quay Station - 5 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 26 min drive
  • Seletar Airport (XSP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dawn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪28 HongKong Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SAFRA Town Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asia Wine Network - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River City Inn - Hostel

Hostel near Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. River City Inn - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe.

This Singapore hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
River City Inn - Hostel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: SGD 8 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SGD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: SGD 8 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: SGD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Air conditioning is available in guestrooms from 9 PM to 9 AM.
Please note: Footwear is not permitted indoors at this property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

River City Inn Singapore
River City Inn Hostel Singapore
River City Inn Hostel
River City Hotel Singapore
River City Inn Hostel
River City Inn SG Clean
River City Inn (SG Clean)
River City Hostel Singapore
River City Inn SG Clean Hostel
River City Inn - Hostel Singapore
River City Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is River City Inn - Hostel to the airport?

River City Inn - Hostel is 11.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Seletar Airport (XSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River City Inn - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River City Inn - Hostel.

How close is River City Inn - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.8 mi (23-min drive) from Palawan Beach and 4.9 mi (25-min drive) from Siloso Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River City Inn - Hostel offer free breakfast?

River City Inn - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River City Inn - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (3-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at River City Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at River City Inn - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does River City Inn - Hostel have a pool?

River City Inn - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does River City Inn - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River City Inn - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is River City Inn - Hostel to downtown Singapore?

River City Inn - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Singapore.

River City Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sam

Disliked: Amenities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay on a budget! Very modest accommodations, but clean, well maintained, and the staff is fantastic! Convenient Chinatown location too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramzi, Beirut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property but it was a bit noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sativa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw roaches crawling on my bed the first hour I was there. I didn’t sleep in my bed the first night. Requested a sheet & pillow change and she did. Kept my lights on 24/7 & sprayed bug spray on my bed to prevent anything else from crawling on there.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen-Ryung

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Conny

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Halil Ibrahim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boon Kiong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nemanja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad hostel and the staff are arrogant and u cannot reach them. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Checkeres, Melbourne, AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cozy little hostel. Free breakfast and decent beds. The wifi is super slow and doesn't really reach the further rooms. Probably the only downside. Also FYI, there isn't a lift up to their level (4th floor)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott, Los Angeles

very very nice place great staff and very clean and good environment
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Poor facility

I want to watch TV and ask the staff whether I can open it. However, the staff told me that if I open the TV we can't use wifi anymore!!! Eventually, no TV watching and no wifi signal after 11 pm No air con in room during daytime and weak air con in common area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Across from Clark Quay metr Center

Location fantastic. Clarke Quay MRT 5 min. Walk to Clarke Quay dancing and clubs. 6-8 minutes. Safe even 2 am. Walk to Chinatown. Walk to Raffles place and MRT 10 min. Service was ok. Must enter bare feet. Not even with slippers but socks ok. Breakfast mainly bread and jam or with a banana. PC Internet available and good. Sinks are in breakfast/function room so no privacy. Overall because of location nothing else beats it for price and I will stay there again.The closest capsule/pods hostels are almost double cost and Boat Quay location is not as convenient. Visit Gardens by the Bay, light show is amazing, direct Lavender MRT line. And near it the Marina Sands Mall dancing fountains is spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE

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

Good option in an expensive neighborhood.

Good option in an expensive neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Creepy male employee

Location is great. Place is clean. However the one staff member who lives there full time was extremely rude and creepy. I stayed for a week so I was able to see how uncomfortable he makes people feel. He treats the place as his home and everyone who stays there is an invader. First day I stayed there he removed me bag from the room while I was out and refused to acknowledge that fact. After that I just avoided him however I saw how he would walk into the room throughout the day (I stayed in the 14 person dorm) and he would look around and walk back out. I saw this happen at 6am one morning while most people in the room were asleep. This was beyond creepy. He would do this throughout the day. I saw him follow a guest into the shower/toilet area telling him he smelled bad and said “do you need me to show you how to wash yourself?” This is rude and creepy.He said this out loud in front of other guests which is disrespectful towards this guest.I asked to leave and tried to get a refund but the management refused and said I could check out early but I would not get my money back.So I stayed for the whole week but could not wait to leave as I felt so uncomfortable around this one employee. When I did finally leave,this employee stood at the doorway as I was out in the hall pitting my shoes on. He stood there until I left.For what reason he had to watch me I don’t know but it just reinforced how creepy it was to stay here.To be fair, the rest of the staff were good and it’s clean.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Khim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
call no one ans, hotel rejeted my booking, call many time, massage no reply , pls double refund my money, call me now
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Superkid, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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

Great cheap hostel close to everything

Terrific location at Hong Kong Street, just in the Clarke Quay area (metro station, shopping mall, restaurants, bars, and more). Merlion Park, Chinatown, City Hall, Orchard Road, and SMU are in walking distance. You will be welcome at the counter with water first then do the check-in things. Staffs are more than friendly. Breakfast is simple but enough to get energy. Wifi is okay. And you can leave your luggage in the hostel if you have a late flight after check-out time. The rate is also very affordable and reasonable. I think the only drawback would be the stairs - there is no elevator so you will need to climb to the 4th floor. Other than that, everything is perfect. I think I will stay here again for sure if I come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK Place to Stay for its Price

Was pretty cash-strapped, so decided maybe time to try an Inn or Hosted. For its price, nothing to complain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

dogeun

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

10/10 Excellent

Ong, Malaysia

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

Nice hotel close Clarke Quay

You can drop your baggage there even after checking out, so you can have a nice day exploring singapkre before your flight. Also, they provide bread and jam as their free breakfast. It's from 6-12pm. Anyway, free drinks are available whole day. For me, it has no difference between 14 people room and 10 people room, so I suggest traveller to book for 14 people room to save cost.