FIVE STONES HOSTEL : WHERE TO STAY IN SINGAPORE FOR BUDGET TRAVELLERS

FIVE STONES HOSTEL : WHERE TO STAY IN SINGAPORE FOR BUDGET TRAVELLERS || Going on vacation is both exciting and thrilling, discovering new cities, visiting different attractions and enjoying what the place has to offer. And one of the big part that makes a vacation worth while is the place and accommodation you’ll get to stay.

As a budget traveler I make sure I get what my money is worth and make sure that I still get comfortable with my rooms and hostels to stay at. Barely will I checked-in an expensive hotel but rather go for hostels instead.

Hostels provide budget-oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, and private rooms may also be available.

Also read : SINGAPORE TRAVEL GUIDE FOR 3D/2N

So where to stay in Singapore on a budget? Check out where I stayed during my last visit in Singapore.

FIVE STONES HOSTEL

Location : 285 Beach Rd, Singapore

Where to book : http://www.agoda.com

HOW TO GO THERE : 

• From SG Immigration
  • you may ride a bus bound to Queen Street Terminal for SGD 3. Alight at Queen Street Terminal and you may walk all the way to Beach Front
    • this could be a 10 – 15 min walk, so if you’ll be carrying luggage and heavy bags I suggest you go for the latter option
  • Ride a Grab ride or cab all the way to Beach Front, it’ll take around 30 – 45 mins ride going to the hostel (paid SGD 18 during our trip)
• From Changi Airport
  • Cab to the hostel will take 20 – 30 mins ride (SGD 11 – 15 *estimated)

Location wise, it was really convenient as it is near the famous Haji Lane, Arab Lane and everything was interconnected.

Food restaurants were everywhere, food stalls and night life is also near the area.

ROOM RATES AND BOOKINGS :

During my travels, I make sure that I book my hostels and accommodations in advance, especially when you visit Singapore, Immigration Officer might be keen enough to ask where you’ll be staying during your vacation. I had to show reservation and booking slip as well.

I booked and saw Five Stones Hostel from Agoda.com (*so if you’ll be looking for a great finds hostel and hotels on your vacation sight make sure to look and search at Agoda.com or Hostelworld.com — I usually used both of this sites)

What’s good with Agoda.com it gives you special rates and discounts as well.

Booked 1 Bed for an all female dormitory room of 8 for only PHP 966.00 per night // SGD 25.66

Paid and settled already in advance prior my visit and paid in full for P2,898 or SGD 76.93 for 3 nights. So I only showed my slip in the reception area prior to check-in. There is only a key deposit of SGD 20 in time of check-in which is refundable upon check-out.

They have other rooms available for your preference,  mixed-room hostel, and private rooms as well.

HOSTEL VIRTUAL TOUR :
Check-in Time is 2:00PM and Check-out time at 12NN. But there are people in reception area for 24 hours so you may check-in even late night (*we checked-in by 1AM after struggling in the bus transfer from Malaysia. You may also want to read : How to cross country from Malaysia to Singapore via bus? (detailed guide for first timers )

They have pica-pica food and cup noodles, chips and cookies for sale in the reception. Expect that these are really expensive. Desktop is available for those who wanted to rush on something.

Wifi is free and is readily available at any part of the hostel.

Here’s the living room area, with netflix to binge watch.

For Breakfast, the hostel offers free breakfast for all but do not expect too much, as rice meals are not being offered.

They have cereals, breads, coffee, milk or tea, spreads of different types which I guess is good enough to start the day. Time of breakfast from 7AM – 10AM.  The kitchen area is not pretty big enough, peak of the guests arrives around 8:30 – 9:30AM.

As for me, as long there’s coffee and cereals I am good 🙂

On the way to the room, it was really pretty organized. Key card per each guest is available for your own convenience.

I stayed in a female dormitory room for 8. It was nice enough to stay and spend the night at after series of day trips.

Each bed comes with a personal light, 1 small cabinet for your things and luggage, own socket which is very impt (*however, do not forget to bring an adopter when you visit SG), it was air conditioned and you may even have different room mates each day.

The public comfort room was also clean and big enough to accommodate the guests in the floor. Towels were provided, hair dryer, and even shampoo and soap is available.

As a whole, it was a great hostel to stay at in Singapore. Very affordable, comforting and you surely get what your money is worth for.

I would highly recommend this to everyone! And it was a nice experience to stay here.

For more details you may also want to check out their Facebook Site : https://www.facebook.com/fivestoneshostel/

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