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River City Inn Reviews

33C Hong Kong Street, Singapore, Singapore

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95%Overall Rating

From 144 ratings
  • 92%Character
  • 96%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 97%Cleanliness

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67%

The person who I guess is the boss is not very helpful, others staffs are ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

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The guest was unhappy that we did not allocate her a lower bed as we were full during her 1 night stay and we did not have any other beds available. Guests who must sleep on their desired bed (lower or upper bunk) should inform us before arrival and we will do our best to allocate them their requested bed type.

80%

I love River City Inn! People checked-in were sociable and friendly while the staffs were approachable and were nice. Free use of computers and the breakfasts were awesome! The bathroom was clean. I would love to stay here again next time I go back to SG for a vacation :)

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


100%

I stayed at the 6 bed dorm for 3 nights and it was perfect. The air conditioner was turned on only from 9 pm to 9 am. It would have been great if you had the air conditioner working in the afternoon, providing some relief from Singapore weather. The big dorm is just too big. 26 people in one room is just too much, stayed in the big dorm for 1 night, didn't like it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This hostel, River City Inn, is superb!!! Located in a good place close to MRT. They've got reallyyyyyyyyyyy excellent staff cuz they are very helpful and I love the way they're always smile. Everything is just in good condition and clean. So value for money paid..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

More varieties for breakfast, cold cereal with milk and different fruits (not just baby banana)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Very good place to stay in in this city. Would send all friends to this hostel. Staff goes out of their way to help. Nice to get free coffee etc all day. Especially nice as we had a 1 AM flight so they let us stay in the common area to look at the TV till we went to the airport for free. Very clean. Robert Wilkinson

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 41+
  • (44 reviews)


87%

Clean and comfortable place to stay. The staff is friendly and they guide you everything before settling down. 7min walk to the MRT stop and 4th floor is a little hard for backpackers. Free coffee and self-service breakfast. Better with lockers outside the room to avoid noise of packing. Due to high price of commodity in SGP, the price almost doubles my stay in KL. :(

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

lockers should be located outside of the bedroom, since they create noise.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff were really helpful and so friendly. The place is very clean annd the peanut butter, Nutella and banana on toast for breakfast is amazing. The only negative thing I'd say is its a little cramped in the dorm and there are only 3 showers for a large number of people so there was usually a line. Other than that it was one of the best places I've stayed in south east Asia.


100%

great location, metro station is really close (also chinatown). the hostel has one of the nicest and helping staffs i have ever met on travelling and overall it is also very clean. would stay there definitly again...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


93%

My 4 time in Singapore and my 3rd on Hong Kong Street. However it is the first time I stay at River City Inn, I choosed for the reviews and the location, will go back because it live up to it reviews and that the location is exelent. Close to MRT, takes you all over Singapore, also the airport. Good varity of food, expensive at Boat and Clark Quay, cheap in Chinatown and other food markeds. Find most around the corner, and if you want to go further away one got the mrt.


100%

Is a great small hostel, wonderful staff, clean, safe and with a really really nice atmosphere. Just perfect as your base camp to explore Singapore.


97%

No elevator. Not a lot of space, but very good service from staff and an excellent location.

  • Globetrotter
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • craigelworthy
  • Canada
  • (26 reviews)


100%

Everything was perfect. I felt safe and comfortable. it was very convenient to go sightseeing and shopping. Next time I want to stay this hostel again!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

A very nice hostel in the heart of Singapore. Five minutes walk from Chinatown just next to the subway station. Staff was very helpful and we enjoyed out stay a lot!


93%

A few of us stayed here and we loved this hostel! It's very clean, friendly and we throurslly enjoyed our stay here. It's a little out if the way from some of the main attractions but it is right next to an mrt train station and this made it very easy to get around!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

GREAT LOCATION, GREAT STAFFS

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Impecable, I couldnt find a taxi so they even gave me a lift and didnt take any money for it!! Perfect spot:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

Everything is perfect!keep up the good work! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostels I've stayed at. Extremely clean and good location. Although, I would suggest to have tissues or napkins available on the dining table and next to the sinks.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


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