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Hostel Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

200 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, 427471 (show map)

8.4

Very good

466 verified reviews

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Hostel Overview

Nestled within the culturally-rich Joo Chiat area, Betel Box Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation in a traditional restored shophouse that is reminisce of the 1920s. It an 8-minute walk from the Geylang Serai Malay Village Market. Housed in a restored Singaporean traditional shop-house, it features a restaurant, free WiFi in the common room and a resident cat named Whisky.
The nearest bus stop is a two-minute walk, where guests can take Bus 33 to the city. Backpackers Betel Box is a 15-minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT Train Station. It is 1.1 km to One KM shopping mall. The nearest airport, Changi International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Simply furnished, the air-conditioned dormitory rooms have large windows that provide natural light. Shared bathroom facilities and lockers are available outside the rooms.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements and ticketing services. Recreational choices include relaxing in the cosy lounge area, which has a pool table, a selection of board games and a well-stocked library. The property offers bicycle/kick scooter rentals for guests who wish to explore the surrounding area. Laundry services are available at a surcharge.
A variety of local dining outlets are located within a 5-minute walk from the property.

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Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Air-conditioned female dormitory room can sleep up to 8 guests in bunk beds. Rate is for 1 female guest only and includes a self-service Continental breakfast. Bathroom facilities are shared. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available. Benefits include: - Free Continental breakfast (self-service) - Free-flow Coffee/Tea - 10% discount on attraction tickets - 50% discount on selected tours with The Real Singapore Tours

Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Air-conditioned mixed dormitory room can sleep up to 8 guests in bunk beds. Rate is for 1 guest only and includes a self-service Continental breakfast. Bathroom facilities are shared. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available. Benefits include: - Free Continental breakfast (self-service) - Free-flow Coffee/Tea - 10% discount on attraction tickets - 50% discount on selected tours with The Real Singapore Tours

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Air-conditioned mixed dormitory room can sleep up to 6 guests in bunk beds. Rate is for 1 guest only and includes a self-service Continental breakfast. Bathroom facilities are shared. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available. Benefits include: - Free Continental breakfast (self-service) - Free-flow Coffee/Tea - 10% discount on attraction tickets - 50% discount on selected tours with The Real Singapore Tours

Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Air-conditioned mixed dormitory room can sleep up to 20 guests in bunk beds. Rate is for 1 guest only and includes a self-service Continental breakfast. There are lockers provided and 3 shared bathrooms. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available. Benefits include: - Free Continental breakfast (self-service) - Free-flow Coffee/Tea - 10% discount on attraction tickets - 50% discount on selected tours with The Real Singapore Tours

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

Activities
Billiards, Cycling, Water park

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Beachfront

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Lockers, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Shops
Barber/beauty shop, Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bidet, Clothes rack, Fan, Hairdryer, Ironing Facilities, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Last updated: 6 Sep 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:30:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
In efforts to remain eco-friendly, air-conditioning in all dormitory rooms are switched on overnight between 19:00 to 11:00, while the windows remain open during the day to let in fresh air. Air-conditioning is available 24 hours in the common room. Payment before arrival via Paypal is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note that the hotel accepts only cash payment upon check-in. The hostel conducts award-winning tours and activities weekly, for a minimum of 8 guests. Guests who wish to use this service are kindly requested to inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Guests who have already checked in and require to shorten your length of stay must inform the partner at least 2 days in advance, or full payment for the original booking will be forfeited. In order to maintain a travellers hostel atmosphere, we can only allow guests who holds a tourist Visa in Singapore to stay with us. We have the right to refuse any locals, PRs and work pass holders.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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8.4

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Nina

“Very good”

8.0

31 Aug 2025

Tony was an amazing host, extremely kind and helpful. The bed is confortable, and if you dont have curtains, you have place to spread out your stuff. The showers and toilets were clean. Free breakfast on the morning.

Leanne

“Good”

7.0

25 Aug 2025

Very friendly owner and nice neigboorhoud (seems to be more Vietnamese). Nice if you want to stay out of the actual busy center.

Mehul Choubey

“Highly recommended”

10.0

19 Aug 2025

Staff are helpful and polite. Hostel is just near City center, has bus stop at 200m and MRT at 650m. Mattress was good and comfy. Bathrooms are new.

Nabil Zakaria

“Very good”

8.0

18 Aug 2025

Friendly staff (thanks Tony and Zim!), nice and spacious common area

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Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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