About

Established in 2013, Royal Hostel is a boutique hostel located in the heart of Chinatown. Stay in our historic 19th-century shophouse building while immersing yourself in the rich Chinese heritage. Local & international food, tourist shopping, convenience shops and money changers, are all at your fingertips.

Prime location next to Chinatown MRT Station | Complimentary wi-fi | Personalized bed-lights, universal charging points & lockers | 24-hr security | Same-day luggage storage for early check-ins and late check-outs.

4 stops to Orchard Road
2 stops to Harbourfront (Vivocity mall & gateway to Sentosa)
2 stops from Little India
3 stops to Marina Bay Sands.
An easy walk to the vibrant nightlife of Clarke Quay

[ Reception hours are from 9:30am to 6:30pm . Do contact us for late check-ins and we will make the necessary arrangements for you. ]

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
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Reviews

4.5(272)
  • Value for Money
    3.6
  • Security
    6.4
  • Atmosphere
    2.8
  • Cleanliness
    3.6
  • Staff
    4.0
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    2.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Royal Hostel Singapore is praised for its excellent location in Chinatown, right by the metro. However, recent reviews frequently mention significant issues with cleanliness, including dirty beds and bathrooms, and a lack of security due to open doors and poor room locking mechanisms. Some guests also note a lack of social atmosphere and basic facilities.

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Stayed in Apr 2026
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Raheel
Male, 25-30, Pakistan
Not as expected and as showing in the pictures. Not recommended at all. Too small rooms, no fan. Checkin time is 3pm and Aircons timing is 5pm-8am only. So you’ve to stay 2 hours in hot temperature because they don’t have any fan facilities. Bathroom door lock was broken and also they don’t have shampoo or body wash there. You’ve to bring yours with you. No water, no space to sit. Not more than 2 persons can sit in common area. Worst experience at all
Stayed in Feb 2026
4.3
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Lena
Female, 18-24, Switzerland
Everything was pretty dirty, there was no toilet paper, there’s no kitchen, the rooms are only secured with a simple door, the mattresses are very hard, and it’s quite noisy. Unfortunately, that’s not how it’s described on Hostelworld…
Stayed in Jan 2026
5.4
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William
Male, 18-24, England
Pay for what you get. Not the greatest place lots of dirt and mould around the room. When you book a 4 person room don’t expect it to have a door. Your corridor is connected to multiple other rooms so you will hear them too. They probably don’t change the pin for the place as the key pin is so worn down you could just see what it would be and guess to get it correct. Location was great right on china town streets so easy to access public transport. Check in is across the road not in hostel
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Location

73A/B Pagoda Street, Singapore, Singapore
1.2km from city centre