About

River City Inn is located in the heart of the Singapore city, less than 3 minutes walk away from the Singapore River, and 5 minutes walk away from a MRT (tube/metro) train station.

River City Inn is a family-owned and operated hostel. As travellers ourselves, we know that affordability should never compromise hospitality. Everything you need to provide a comfortable stay are available: Free Wi-Fi, Clean Sheets and Air-Conditioning.

But at River City Inn, we aim to offer something more. After you have explored the winding streets of Singapore, experienced the different cultures, delighted your taste buds and worn your shoes under the sweltering heat, we want to welcome you back. We want to offer you a place to unwind, write your journal, talk to other travelers and share stories. We aim not only to provide a bed for the night, but a space for the exchange of ideas, inspirations, personal reflections and growth. Because that is what traveling is about.

Terms & Conditions:
• All our bookings are non-refundable. Full payment of the booking is chargeable in the event of cancellation or booking modification.
• Prepayment policy: The total amount of the booking may be charged in advance of your arrival.
• All prices include free WiFi, lockers (with locks), clean toilets, bathrooms, clean linen and clean rooms.
• Our reception operating hours are 7-11am and 4-8pm for check-in. Do alert us if you require late check-in. We will arrange for a staff to work overtime to wait for you. Just make your way to the hostel, ring the bell upon arrival and our staff will come out to assist you. Prior arrangement required.
• Late check-in charges are as follows:
1) S$8 per booking from 8pm to 12 midnight, and
2) S$16 per booking after 12 midnight (alternatively, you may wait at the airport and catch the first train around 6am. Our staff will check you in from 7am to 11am the next day at no additional charge.)

• If you have an early flight, you may leave your luggage with us(7am to 11am) and use our facilities before heading out to explore the city. A booking for the previous night is required should you need a bed to rest immediately upon arrival from 7am to 4pm on your check-in day.
• If you have a late flight or bus to catch on the day of your check-out, you may leave your bags with us at no additional cost until 8pm.
• The air-conditioners in the dorms are turned on continuously throughout the night (9pm to 7am). The dorms are ventilated with fans during the day. The common area is fully air-conditioned during the day.
• To upkeep the environment of a backpackers hostel, we do not accommodate children below the age of 5. Children aged between 5 and 11 years can be accommodated in private rooms only, and not in dormitories. Children aged 12 and above can be accommodated either in private rooms or in dormitories.
• Please note that we are located on the 4th floor of a heritage shophouse without a lift.
• To upkeep the cleanliness of the hostel, no footwear is allowed indoors (except in the toilets). Guests may wear socks if they are not comfortable barefooted.
• We will hold all bookings up to 3 hours of your scheduled arrival time. Kindly inform us if you have any changes to your arrival time.
• We do not accept big groups above 8pax. Please contact us prior to booking for large group bookings.
• Please note that not all our rooms/dormitories have windows. If you need to stay in a room with windows, please check with us before booking.

By booking with us, you agree with the above stated terms and conditions.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Hot Showers
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Reviews

7.0Very Good(2706)
  • Value for Money
    6.0
  • Security
    8.0
  • Atmosphere
    4.4
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    7.4
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    6.1
Stayed in Oct 2025
9.4
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Andrei
Male, 31-40, Russia
Great location almost at center, was there during the Singapore F1 . One of the lowest prices per night, and we get what we pay - simple clean dorm, two-level metal beds, lockers are clumsy, limited shared place. Plug at my bed was not working, I had to use plugs near the kitchen. The curtains... Well they cover only 1/3 of a bed. Had to use cloth to cover other 2/3. The staff is nice, laundry with dryer is ok. For my 4-day trip excellent choice.
Stayed in Jul 2025
5.4
C
chiara
Female, 25-30, Italy
Staff is very nice but the place is not nice and people are so rude, always louds at any time
Stayed in Jul 2025
4.0
T
Toby
Couple, 18-24, England
As a woman I would absolutely not stay here alone. The hostel only has men staying most of the time, many seem to live there. This is not a backpackers hostel. Late check in (past 8pm) is extra charge, but the staff are there till 9pm anyway? So why is there a charge? Ridiculous. No atmosphere, people sleep in the living room or sit in silence on their laptops all day. People sleep all day in the windowless rooms so it smells. Room looks absolutely nothing like the photos!! Bad in real life!!
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Location

33C Hong Kong Street, Singapore, Singapore
0.6km from city centre