Betel Box Backpackers Hostel | Singapore - Singapore

200 Joo Chiat Road, Katong, 427471 Singapore, Singapore (Show map)

Betel Box Backpackers Hostel description

Nestled within the culturally-rich Joo Chiat area, Betel Box Backpackers Hostel offers accommodations 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 Whiskey.

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 0.7 mi 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 cozy 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.



Room choices in Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

Betel Box Backpackers Hostel Services

Outdoors Beachfront
Activities Tour or class about local culture Additional charge, Beach, Water park Off-site, Cycling Off-site, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Game room
Food & Drink Fruit
Internet WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking No parking available.
Front Desk Services Lockers, Baggage storage, Tour desk, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Key card access, 24-hour security
General Convenience store on site, Shared lounge/TV area, Vending machine (snacks), Vending machine (drinks), Air conditioning, Smoke-free property, Family rooms, Hair/Beauty salon
Languages Spoken English, Indonesian, Malay, Chinese

Betel Box Backpackers Hostel Terms and Conditions

Check-in 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds Children not allowed.
Age restriction The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets Pets are not allowed.
Cash only This property only accepts cash payments.
To consider
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.

Please inform Betel Box Backpackers Hostel 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.

What is the average price to stay at Betel Box Backpackers Hostel?

The average price is 16 usd for the next dates. To know more details, please enter your arrival and departure dates. usd for the next dates. To know more details, please enter your arrival and departure dates.

Is there a wifi connection in Betel Box Backpackers Hostel?

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

What is the check-in time at Betel Box Backpackers Hostel?

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What is the check-out time at Betel Box Backpackers Hostel ?

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Guests loved it because...

My flight will be landing at 8am and I will be at the hostel around 9/9:30. Is it possible to leave my luggage there until check-in time?

Thank you for your update. Definitely you can. See you later. Tony

Hi, there is nearby train station or bus station going to tourist spot? Thanks.

In Singapore, public transport is accessible for all tourist spots, at the most you only had to make one transfer.

hi . Am planning to visit on July . Singapore . your hostel Is opening now!? please give me some contact . 🙏 am from India

Yes, the hostel had just been re-open since the month of May.

Hi, is there any iron/iron board available at the hostel? thank you

Yes, there's an iron board available for guest usage.

Do you offer luggage storage?

It is advisable for guest to store items of importance & momentary value in the locker where a CCTV will be monitoring over at the locker area, any item which is big which could not fit in the locker, it could be able to place it near their beds we do pro

Hi My flight will reach at 6am 1june in the morning is it available for me to check in?

As our official check-in time is 1 pm subject to the availability of any empty bed being the earliest we are able to have your check-in at the dorm will be between 09.30 am - 10.30 am.

Is there for unisex?

Yes, we do have mixed dorms in our hostel.

is it free wifi?

Yes WiFi is free

Hi i am landing early in the morning. Can I please check out few hours late?

AS most of our bed spaces we easily filled up our official check-out latest by 10 am cause we need to air & tidy the room for new arrival guests for their check-in

I will be reaching singapore airport on 25th of may 6 am . Can i check in at 7 am and checkout at 23:00 the same day

Hi, standard check-in time is 1pm and check-out time is 10am. Our reception is open 24hours. Regarding your request, what we can do is allow you to do a late check-out on 25 May and you only pay for 1 night. Tony

Do you have planned events or activities?

We do had planned the scheduled weekly food walk guest only pay half the price whereas outside participants ( non-guest of the hostel ) paid full price. The tour is free for hostel guest they only chip in for the buying of foods, do note for the tour to p

Are the bathrooms shared?

AS you will be booking to stay at one of the dorm at the hostel, all toilet & showers facilities are of shared common facilities.

It’s possible to make check in around 4am and check out at 8pm in the same day? Looking for 15/12

Hi, the timing is abit awkward, to do this, you technically need to book 2 nights of stay 14 Dec and 15 Dec. Moreover, during the day, the air con in the bedrooms are on a timer and switched off so that we can open windows to air the room

this hostel only for ladies???

We only had one Female Dorm made up of 04 single beds the rest are Mixed Dorms.

are we able to check in at 6pm?

Sure you can! We are open 24 hours. Official check-in time is 1pm while check-out time is 11am

Hi, my flight will arrive at 00:15 - ish on Feb 15, 2020. So can I check in at around 1:30 AM?

Be rest assured, there's no issue/problem for checking in the early hours of the morning cause the hostel is open foe 24 hours round the clock, there's always a staff on duty manning at the reception counter. Please do note your booking must be on the pre

HI, can i walk in and book the 6 bed dorm tomorow morning

yes you may, as for tomorrow beds availability is still available, but do note official check-in time is 1pm if there's any empty bed being available we be able to check-in you earlier if there's any empty bed being available.

Do I need a lock for the lockers?

If you had a lock you may use it, if not you could be able to loan one from the hostel putting in a S$10.00 deposi for the lock, you get your money back upon returning back the lock.

Is it quiet at night?

It is normally quiet at night over at the dorm, sometimes we do had late check-in, the only area at the hostel where guests could mingle with fellow travelers / backpackers is over at our rather large communal hall where guests could go online with the fr

Hey there I am flying Auckland to Singapore next week and land in SG around 6pm and be there around 7-8PM will you guys still be open?

Our reception is open 24 hours. No problem to check in late

100% real reviews of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

Check the opinions of our clients

7,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel
Good
reasonable price, good location
The shared bath room is too small.
8,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel
It was good place
Breakfast was good set up and preparation.
None
7,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel
Good
Bed was comfortable, but I did not use pillow.. too big and hard for me :) Helpful staff, morning coffee is great touch.
Property needs some renovation.. water did not go away in the shower..
7,0
Purpose of trip: Leisure trip
What was the highlight of Betel Box Backpackers Hostel
Good
Good quiet area and affordable price
Wifi not reaching to the room.

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Nearby places of interest

Joo Chiat Complex Joo Chiat Complex
0.3 miles
Geylang Serai Market Geylang Serai Market
0.3 miles
Kinex Shopping Mall Kinex Shopping Mall
0.4 miles
Tanjong Katong Complex Tanjong Katong Complex
0.5 miles
City Plaza City Plaza
0.5 miles

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Connections & Popular Places of interest

Changi Airport Changi Airport
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