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The Hive Backpackers' Hostel Reviews

624 Serangoon Road, Singapore, Singapore

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84%Overall Rating

From 19 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 79%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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100%

The hostel is very excellent,the staff here are friendly and kindly, the facility here are very convenient，and the location of this hostel is near by the MTR,you can walk to the MTR in 2 min.I think I will go there again.

Owner Comment (Show)
We look forward to having you back with us. =) Thanks and take care! Regards, Spencer

83%

We stayed as a group of 3 guys from Indonesia... the only bad thing was... we couldn't spend enough time at the hostel... but the bed was really comfy, the room clean, the air con-ed room was cool and comfy... there was hot shower... no complaints there... oh, there was a game room, with Xbox and kinect, free internet in the rooms, free breakfast... nice deal :) will stay there again on my next visit.. hopefully could stay longer...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
You just gave us a scare! Haha. Blood pressure fell a notch for that split second. 3 is a company and we are very happy you had a good time as a group. Groupacking can be real fun! We will see you when we see you! Till then, take care. =) Regards, Spencer

93%

Great place for backpaker and the place close to little india.. I love that

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey! Thanks for the review! There will be more changes up and coming so keep a lookout! Take care! Regards, Spencer

90%

good place to base yourself out of while visiting singapore

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey Adam, Thanks for this review. We hope you had a good time in Singapore too! Take care wherever you are! Regards, Spencer

100%

Everything about this place is beautiful, except for the very poor wifi connection. This hostel go beyond every hostel I\'ve been to in Singapore, except for the wifi connection.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, We note the point about the WiFi connection. We will touch base with our vendor to see what we can do to make sure we have a stable connection at all times. We really appreciate you highlighting this to us. Otherwise, we are very glad you liked our place. We have just set up a games room and more changes are in store so keep a look out! Wherever you are right now, take care! Regards, Spencer

73%

Wifi connection should improve. Staff are very approachable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey Maria, Thank you for your compliments on the staff. As for the WiFi connection, we are doing some checks to see what is causing the intermittent connection. We will definitely do something about it if it is going to be a persistent problem Thank you for your feedback again! Regards, Spencer

90%

loved the seahorse mattress. slept like a baby!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey, You discovered our secret! Ever since we had positive comments about the mattress, we swear by it whenever we had to buy new ones. We will be proceeding to make improvements to the hostel and get better products that will make the stay even better! Thank you once again for sharing! Warm regards, Spencer

87%

I had 2 nights with my friend, one in a mixte room and another one in a girls dorm. The first one was next to the reception, with 8 beds, but lot of space. The second dorm - 6 beds - was on the other side of the street the room was not bad but the living room was nice and cosy. The MRT (subway) was really close - about 2 minutes walking - and the Hive is not far from Little India. The staff is helping it is very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey, Thanks for sharing your experiences! We are glad you liked the size of our rooms and the living area. There will be more changes coming up which will make The Hive an even better place for everyone! Keep a lookout and spread the word around! Thank you once again and take care! Warm regards, Spencer

73%

It's a decent hostel to stay in Little India. It lacks atmosphere but is still a relatively clean and quiet place to stay. The WiFi was frequently slow but they give you a decent breakfast and a comfortable bed.


90%

Clean and good hostel, good attitude staff. Overall, a really good choice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
A Happy Lunar New Year to you!! It is our honor to have you staying with us. We live on your satisfactory and will continue to strive to serve our guest with a broader smile. =)

87%

Was here for Christmas Eve and Day so was a very quiet vibe, but genuinely very pleasant and relaxed. Staff really happy, friendly and knowledgable about city. Very clean and all that you would want from a hostel. 3 mins walk from nearest MRT station. Would probably be a really great place to stay during busier periods. They even upgraded me for free from a dorm to a private room because they were having some building work done, and I didn´t ask. Nice place.

  • Globetrotter
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (23 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the compliments on the staff and the hostel in general. We were carrying out some improvement works hence there seemed to be short of a Christmas vibe. We are done with those works and all ready to welcome people like yourself! We hope your travels has been fun thus far. Wherever you are, take care and safe travels! Regards, Spencer



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