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Beary Best! by a beary good hostel Reviews

16 Upper Cross Street, Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore

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88%Overall Rating

From 64 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness

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93%

The hostel is very comfortable! The bathrooms are wide and clean. Moreover, helpful and friendly staffs. We'll come back in the next time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Vietnam
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

The location is really gooood and staffs are so kind! XD

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

I don't really like the hostel using carpet tiles as a place to dry our feet after taking showers because it won't absorb water. And the toilet used wrong tiles as the tiles are very, very slippery when wet. Other than that I'm pretty much happy with it. The bed is super comfy! Hairdryer and iron are provided! Very thoughtful! And the staff are very nice and helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Great location if you really want to experience Chinatown - beds were comfertable and staff were helpful. Rooms were air conditioned and clean. Free use of computers/Internet and cheap drinks available- would def return here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Room had a really bad smell and the air con was too cold.....and there wasn't much social space (basically the foyer and living room was also the place to eat). Not a great atmosphere for meeting people but better value than some other hostels in Singapore, good recycling & good mini-kitchen area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Hostel was very easy to find and very easy to contact in terms of changes in the booking. Beary Best! is also located near the MRT, very accessible to the tourist spots in Singapore. There is also a nearby food and shopping strip near the hostel so you can always go for last minute shopping before your flight. Facilities were sufficient and we got value for money. For those not travelling light, you might have a hard time going up the stair with your luggage. Else, it was all good. :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you! Just exactly what we say we are! Practical facilities, great location and value for money! Cheers!

93%

Although it is written at homepage that minimum age of guests is 14 years, the house was full of children under that age. It was like kindergarden - full of teddy-bears and kids. And that was a little bit annoying. At least these children at that day didn´t clean after themshelves, boys were naked in women toilet and so on. I think, it´s still not so striktly forbidden under children under 14 years old as they tell.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Estonia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi there! Thank you for leaving us your feedback. Indeed our hostels have a minimum age restriction. And at Beary Best, the age limit is lowered to 7 years old with a condition that the entire dorm is booked out entirely by the guest (this is to provide backpacking and travelling families a chance to experience our hostels). Regrettably the group you encountered was due to an error on our end. We received and accepted the booking but however was not fully aware (and to an extent misled by the organizer) that the group would have consist of mostly children. We are really sorry for this and truly regret the experience you faced. Totally understand how you would have felt. We all had a difficult time too. Anyway, lesson learnt, we will be more careful from now on in vetting the guests age. I will personally drop you another mail to see how we can make it up to you... Thank you for the great score despite the not so hostel-like experience. =)

100%

I like how one of the staffs treated us, the atmosphere is like what you feel when you're at home. They help us with everything even queries like how to go to tourist spots in SG. Beary offers discounted tickets to attractions which was really helpful. The free breakfast is also good with the unlimited drinks. Free wifi is fast. Room for improvement would be the bed (i can feel the springs) and washroom (add cute drawings/paint it in a beary way. Change it and all will be perfect! Keep it up! ^^

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey there! Thank you for your kind words. It's easy to have the friendly atmosphere with such awesome guests! Glad you had a good stay. And thank you for your suggestions. Like the idea of adding pictures or drawings! We will also check on the mattresses and perhaps plan for a replacement like what we did for Beary Nice! Cheers!

77%

Clean place and well located. Staff relatively friendly except for the cleaning woman which seems half crazy and was shooting madly all the time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Good, clean hostel at an affordable price. Close to local market, food courts and MRT.


97%

The hostel is in a great location in Chinatown. They provide sheets and a locker, but no towels. They also provide a free breakfast, as well as some drinks and cup noodles for a small fee.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Glad the location and facilities suits you. :) We are still one of the few hostels to provide drinks and food at backpackers friendly price... Towels are available for rent at SGD1 each... have not changed since we started. :) Safe travels! Thank you for your review

97%

These were my first nights staying at a hostel and arrived with an open mind. I liked that place vere much! Especially the atmosphere was great. I felt like home. Nice!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel staff are definitely helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed my stay here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Lovely atmosphere & very clean. Although its very crowded in the rooms. There isn't much floor space to put luggage or manoeuvre.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Great place to stay, though a little less lively than other hostels. But great value for money =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Thanks so much really enjoyed my stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


93%

A good hostel overall, no complaints on anything. Lacked bonus-features to make the hostel truly stand out, but nonetheless easily recommendable.


87%

Friendly and helpful staff, good facility, I have no complaints.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Beary Best is very close to Chinatown & a short walk from historical areas of Singapore & the CBD/River. It's quite a handy place to stay. Dorm rooms are on the smaller side but not cramped & have lockers. Staff were welcoming & helpful. The kitchen & bathroom facilities are up to scratch & security is good. It also has Wifi (free & unlimited) & some small PCs. My only gripe is that the difference in price between a 6 bed & 9 bed dorm is too large given the limited benefits of fewer beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Only cash payment is bad for a foreigner.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female
  • (1 review)


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