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Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

★ 200 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, SG

8.4 guest rating· 737 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort : Travel back in time and experience the nostalgia of the 1920s in our traditional restored shophouse in Joo Chiat.

Convenient Location : Just a stone's throw away from the Geylang Serai Malay Village Market and well-connected to public transport, exploring Singapore has never been easier.

Relaxation and Entertainment : From a resident cat named Whisky to a cosy lounge area with a pool table and library, we offer the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment for our guests.

Ready to immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Joo Chiat? Book your stay at Betel Box Backpackers Hostel now.

Rooms & rates

Bunk Bed in 20-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 58 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Clothes rack
  • Trash cans
  • Lockers

Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 9 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Clothes rack
  • Trash cans
  • Lockers

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 13 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Trash cans
  • Lockers

Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 9 m² · Bunk bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Clothes rack
  • Trash cans
  • Lockers

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
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  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cycling
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Minimarket on site
  • Movie nights
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Walking tours
  • Water park

Location

What guests say8.4737 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Good atmosphere+ Clean facilities+ Value for money− Lack of privacy in dorms− No power sockets by beds
Cleanliness8.0
Service9.2
Location8.5
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.6

Quiet neighborhood hostel, plus filling breakfast

9.0

Open communal space with collection of antiques as museum hall. Ventilated dorm with big enough lockers. Large set of unlimited bread, cakes, sweet bakeries including lapis at breakfast table. Super friendly staff. Staff has maintained hostel interiors clean and bug free. Good daily price relative to Singapore hostels.

− Bathroom could have dispensing shower soap atleast. Wifi is complicated registration which is valid for 10 mins, then click an email for internet a day. Rinse repeat everyday. Beds didn't have power access. Setting extension cords ain't that complicated for a dorm style setup. Have to charge in communal hall or sit in front of washroom to charge. Outside streets are full of cockroaches and rats at night - that's the city problem though, not the hostel.

Vignesh · IN · 2026-10-31

百分之八十的分数来源于老板的热情。

7.0

位置很好,老板人很周到,早餐没吃到但看起来也还算不错。

− 共享宿舍有点吵闹,难以入眠。

luqi · CN · 2026-10-30

Guest review

10.0

Pretty place and staffs

− None

Dainavien · PH · 2026-10-27

Guest review

8.0

The staff was great, very helpful and kind. The room was big and comfortable (you need to remember it’s a hostel), overall very good!

− The bathroom wasn’t that clean.

Patrícia · BR · 2026-10-27

Good to know

To maintain a travellers and tourist atmosphere, we only allow guests that holds a tourist Visa in Singapore to stay with us; we reserve the right to refuse any locals, PRs and work pass holders.

In efforts to be environmentally sustainable and inline with recommended good practices by National Environment Agency, air-conditioning in all dormitory rooms are switched on overnight between 19:00 to 10:00, 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 is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please note that the hotel accepts only cash, VISA, Mastercard, GPay, ApplePay and JCB payment upon check-in.

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. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.