River City Inn

We are a group of four travelling from Manila booked a private room with shared facilities. Check in and out was easy, shared facilities were kept clean, and people were overall friendly. Highly recommend for a hostel. If you're looking for a "hotel" your in a wrong place😜. Its just old minus one star.

Here is why i would recommend you to Stay away: Summary: Decent location, disgusting staircase, acceptable cleanliness, horrible atmosphere. Don’t expect more than three hours of sleep. No curtains between the beds/ no privacy. Only three showers and three toilets — and one of them is always out of order. As other reviews have mentioned, this place is not for backpackers. Poor gender balance too, since it seems like there’s a group of men who live here permanently…?? Is it kinda cheap, but this hostel is just over its prime time. In the reception there is many rewards of how great this hostel was, but its all from 2012/2012 and it seems like they have given up on it since then. The atmosphere is the worst. We had to tell a girl to shut off the light at 06:00 in the morning. She kept it on til 07:00 since she didnt manage to pack the day before. Instead of taking all her stuff outside the room and packing in the living room, she turned on the lights and opened the door and packed in our room. This waked the entire room. This one time thing wouldnt be a dealbreaker for me alone. But it perfectly shows how little respect the people in the hostel had for each other. Every Night was the same, lights flicked on at random times, doors bring left opened for long time (light from the living room lighted up the entire room). Writing more is not worth of my time, i think you Get the idéa. If you Are backpacker/need some sleep/want a good atmosphere. Stay away, if any of these problems dont seem to bother you. Go ahead and book it, it is quite cheap for Singapore.

I stayed at this hostel for 4 nights, and as a budget option, it delivers exactly what you pay for—basic but functional. Things to keep in mind: Check-in: Timings are quite strict—8 AM to 12 PM, then 4 PM to 8 PM. There’s no staff between 12 noon and 4 PM. Late check-ins after 8 PM are possible but cost $8 per person, and you’ll need to inform them in advance (responses can take a while). Cleanliness & Facilities: Rooms are decent, and staff member Neisa does her best to keep things tidy. Washrooms are okay, though they could be maintained better—an automatic flush is a nice touch. The property is on the 4th floor with no lift, so carrying heavy luggage can be a challenge. Air conditioning in dorms runs only from 9 PM to 9 AM. 20$ refundable deposit Location: Excellent—walking distance to Clarke Quay, Chinatown, Little India, and Fort Canning Park. Vibe: Ideal for solo travellers or backpackers who just need a place to sleep at night and plan to be out exploring all day. If you’re after a livelier hostel atmosphere or more comfort, you might want to check out the Ibis Budget Hotel next door or other hostels in the area. Summary: A decent hostel for the price paid.

Undoubtedly a very clean hostel as they have placed utmost attention on cleanliness (no footwear allowed anywhere, multiple times cleaning). The location is also is very good - centrally located and can be accessed via train or bus. Do make a note that if you’re checking-in late, do not book this one as they charge a good amount of fee for the same. Also, it may so happen that you may not find anyone at the reception for hours. Rest all was good!

We ( a couple) stayed in the 14-bed dorm and, unfortunately, it wasn’t the most comfortable experience. While the hostel itself was clean on the surface, it didn’t feel particularly hygienic. There was a general lack of respect for shared space and basic etiquette. Most people wouldn’t say hello or smile back which made the environment feel isolating. People also had phone calls on loud speaker during the night?! Every day and night there was a man sleeping on the sofa which made it feel there was no place to socialise and relax. As a woman, I didn’t feel comfortable or able to relax, the showers and toilets were mixed and very small to change. The dorms and communal areas were male dominated (not the hostel’s fault but something to bear in mind when booking!). Overall I wouldn’t stay here again, but if you’re looking for somewhere basic and central I would recommend

The hostess is an Incredible women, for her to be doing this all on her own is courageous. Talking about the Hostel, Yes, the rooms are clean, I did not find any pests or dirt, she cleans everything every day.... you'll see it when you visit. has bunker beds, lockers with lock, an entry key, 3 clean toilets and 3 bathrooms with the facility of water spray, and a toilet paper roll. The dining area has a kitchen top, a microwave, and a fridge with utensils. Say hi to her and ask her your query, and she'll be happy to help 😊

Very central and nice hostel. It was our first hostel experience and everything was perfect. Bathrooms is super duper clean, aswell as everything else in the hostel. Beds are comfy. There are lockers for your important stuff, just be aware when you crouch in front of them. The lockerdoor can swing backwards and you could hit your back. The staff is also really nice and helps you whenever you need some adive or tipps. In comparison to a private room in singspore its a really good alternative!

Not so good, it is on 4th floor and there is no lift. Also they will charge you 16 SGD per bed for night check in. And they also turn off room Air conditioner at 9 am morning. Location is good by the way and staff was cooperative.