In the heart of Chinatown, Backpackers' Inn Chinatown offers a vibrant atmosphere with its on-site coffee shop/cafe and Galaxy 28 Bistro restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Unwind at the bar, do your laundry in-house or connect to in-room WiFi while enjoying a smoke-free environment with 24-hour front desk support.
Located in Downtown Singapore, a neighborhood in Singapore, Backpackers' Inn Chinatown is near a metro station. Orchard Road and Raffles Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Flyer. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marina Bay Street Circuit or Singapore National Stadium. Visit our Singapore travel guide
Marina Bay Sands Casino is located near Backpackers' Inn Chinatown, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Galaxy 28 Bistro, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Property is also known as
Backpackers' Chinatown
Backpackers' Inn Chinatown
Chinatown Backpackers'
Chinatown Backpackers' Inn
Backpackers Inn Chinatown Hotel Singapore
Backpackers Inn Chinatown Singapore
Backpackers' Inn Chinatown Singapore
Backpackers' Inn Chinatown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Backpackers' Inn Chinatown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Backpackers' Inn Chinatown?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Backpackers' Inn Chinatown located?
Located in Downtown Singapore, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sri Mariamman Temple and Raffles Place. Bugis Street Shopping District and Gardens by the Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Telok Ayer Station and Chinatown Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Backpackers' Inn Chinatown Reviews
6.6
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews
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Reviews
Verified
4/10 Poor
Eric
19 September 2018
Not Worthy
Not a good experience. Ten meters away I got woken at 5:50am lasting for at least 10 or more mins., chanting on a loud speaker (Muslim Church). Location is good, but you can hear people outside talking on the street an I was 2 flights up. Also instead of 1 blanket being full size to cover you, the blankets were 2 small ones which you had to keep one to cover your feet and the other to cover your upper body. Would never recommend this place to anyone.
Great staff e awesome location, very close to Chinatown MRT station (exit F or E). Room was nice, small as expected, but there are two things I did not like: 1. No window in the room, a noisy fan in place 2. Although bathrooms and all facilities very clean, the rug inside the room was not, lot of long hair, certainly not mine! I did like the good air conditioner and washer/drier facility (self service, S$3 each). Breakfast was simple but consistent, with cereals, cooked eggs, bread/toaster, fresh orange juice, milk, coffee and fresh oranges.
Thiago
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Lubomír
30 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dobré ubytování pro cestovatele
Hotel byl umístěn na okraji čínského města, které je relativně blízko centra Singapuru, za které považuji záliv Marina Bay. Personál byl nadmíru ochotný, hotel byl čistý, včetně sociálního zařízení. Pro cestovatele, kteří potřebují jen přespat je naprosto ideální. Jediné, co by se dalo vytknout byla noční diskotéka, která byla zrovna na našem pokoji slyšet. Na druhou stranu se jednalo o období Silvestra a Nového roku, takže to nemusí být standardní po celý rok. Z pohledu strategického umístění za přijatelných cenových podmínek mohu jen doporučit.
Our stay was great, couldn’t of picked a better hotel (3 minute walk to Chinatowns MRT). Staff were friendly and room was comfortable. There appeared to be a few people waiting for showers in the morning, but we did this on the evenings so didn’t affect us.
To be expected and didn’t bother us, but be aware that the walls are very thin, so you can hear a lot going on outside your room.
Breakfast was basic: cereal, toast and spreads, hard boiled eggs, hot drinks and juice. Enough to start the day, but a little repetitive after a few nights :)
Nothing to like, the most disgusting place ive ever stepped into, no working tv. Shared bathroom was filthy! Left after an hour of check in
Tammy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
23 November 2018
No electrical power in double room I had reserved. Went to front desk 3 times before someone came up to check it. When they managed to restore electrical power to the room, then AC unit was not working. Then they offered me another room with a loft bed reachable only by ladder (I am a senior citizen with a bad leg). Then they offered me another room in which the air-conditioining was also not working. This hotel is is a NIGHTAMARE!!!
Excellent location in Chinatown right near markets, food, temples and in the middle of a lot of Singapore attractions. Relatively cheap for Singapore and the staff are helpful.