Regularly named one of the most expensive cities in the world, Singapore presents a challenge to budget travellers – but one way to save money is by finding a cheap hotel.
(Photo: The Daulat by Hotel Calmo / Courtesy Booking.com)
Despite its sky-high reputation, there are an excellent choice of more affordable hotels and guest houses dotted across this ultra-modern island nation in Southeast Asia. To help you find somewhere to stay in Singapore that won’t blow a hole in your budget, we’ve dug deep to find some of the best cheap hotels, based on price, location and past guest reviews. Check out our selection below.
The Daulat by Hotel Calmo
You’ll struggle to find a better value hotel than this boutique-style property located in Singapore’s vibrant enclave of Little India. Designed in a chic and modern style, air-conditioned guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray DVD player, a safe and a Nespresso machine, as well as a private bathroom complete with complimentary, luxurious toiletries. Some of the hotel’s impressive amenities include an on-site restaurant serving all-day food, outdoor swimming pool with water treadmills, business facilities, laundry and dry cleaning services, free movie rentals, and free American breakfasts served each morning. Guests can also rent bicycles for no charge and free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Little India MRT Station is a few minutes’ walk away and offers easy access to other parts of the city-state. From €52 per night.
Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay
(Photo: Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay / Courtesy Booking.com)
Part of the reputable Holiday Inn chain of budget hotels, this is a centrally located hotel near to Singapore’s historical riverside of Clarke Quay. Air-conditioned guest rooms have a private bathroom with a rain shower, LED TV, an iPod dock and free WiFi access. Elsewhere in the hotel there’s a 24-hour rooftop fitness centre, two whirlpools and a large swimming pool overlooking the quay. The nearest metro station is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel. Marina Bay Sands, featuring a shopping mall, a museum, renowned restaurants, two large theatres, two floating Crystal Pavilions, a skating rink, and the world’s largest atrium casino, is just over 1.5 miles away. From €151 per night.
ibis Styles Singapore On Macpherson
Located in the central-east of Singapore, this well-equipped hotel complex is soon to be augmented by the arrival of an all-singing, all-dancing mall complete with an array of retail and dining options. But even before that, amenities are already impressive here, and include an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Guest rooms are stylishly designed and furnished with parquet flooring and come with an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a luxurious mattress with fluffy pillows. An on-site restaurant serves a selection of international and Asian dishes daily. The hotel offers free shuttle service to Tai Seng MRT Station and a number of places of interest including Chinatown and bustling entertainment hub of Orchard Road. Changi Airport is a 20-minute drive away. From €100 per night.
Village Hotel Changi by Far East Hospitality
(Photo: Village Hotel Changi by Far East Hospitality / Courtesy Booking.com)
Surrounded by tranquil greenery and just a short walk from the beach, this hotel is an ideal choice for those who favour a quieter location away from the city hubbub. Guest rooms come with an ensuite bathroom, flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box and executive work desk, as well as scenic garden or ocean views. Hotel amenities include a rooftop pool and hot tub, numerous outdoor function venues, a fitness centre, and smartphones loaded with mobile data available for each guest to use during their stay. A rooftop restaurant serves Italian-style cuisine and offers sea views, and a separate on-site café offers a range of other food and drinks. The shops and hawker stalls of Changi Village are a few minutes’ walk away and the vibrant Orchard Road boulevard can be reached in 30 minutes by road. From €114 per night.
V Hotel Lavender
A rooftop terrace with scenic views of the city, an outdoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre are some of the stand-out features at this centrally located hotel. Cosy guest rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV, a safe, and a smartphone with pre-loaded internet data. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s a tour desk where guests can get tips and arrange bookings for sightseeing excursions, a business centre with computer access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. American breakfasts are served each morning in an on-site coffee house located on the roof terrace. Notable nearby attractions include Sim Lim Square and Bugis Village Shopping Street. The closest metro station is a 5-minute walk away. From €83 per night.
Park View Hotel
(Photo: Park View Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
This budget-friendly option can be found in the heart of Singapore, just a short stroll from Bugis MRT Station, offering easy access to the rest of the city-state. While some guest rooms don’t have windows, they do come with all other essentials, including flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, minibars and tea/coffee-making equipment. There are also upgrade rooms with balconies and a bit more space. Elsewhere in the hotel, the Art Gallery Café serves up a mix of local and Western dishes. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available, along with a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is within walking distance of several notable attractions including Suntec City, Raffles City and Bugis Junction. From €95 per night.
Hotel Yan
Hotel Yan is a stylish, industrial-chic boutique hotel offering affordable rates. Located in Jalan Besar, an old district in Singapore, the hotel’s sleek, modern guest rooms come with free Wi-Fi, minibars, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some also have cosy seating areas, sleeping loft and private balconies. Guests can borrow smartphones for exploring the city and the warehouse-inspired lobby, with its high ceilings and exposed concrete, adds to the trendy vibe. There’s also an on-site restaurant, plus a 24-hour front desk. The Mustafa Centre and several MRT stations are all a short walk away. From €95 per night.