Singapore Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Singapore cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Singapore range from $16 to $408/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 59 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $18/night.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 45 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-05T20:20:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 12 (one night),October 13 (one night),October 14 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Singapore

Where to stay

Kampong Glam, centered on Arab Street and Haji Lane, has the densest cluster of budget hostels and is well-connected by the Bugis MRT station on the East-West and Downtown lines. Little India, around Tekka Market and Serangoon Road, is another reliable base with cheaper eats right outside the door.

Getting around

Get an EZ-Link card at any MRT station on arrival. A tap-in, tap-out ride almost anywhere in the city costs just a couple of dollars, and buses use the same card.
Eat at hawker centres rather than restaurants. Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown and Tekka Market in Little India both have full meals for just a few dollars, and the food is genuinely good.
The outdoor grounds at Gardens by the Bay, including the Supertree Grove and the waterfront path, are free to walk. Only the cooled conservatories cost money, so you can spend a couple of hours there without paying anything.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book in September and October. Prices climb in December and spike around Chinese New Year in January or February, when availability gets tight across the whole city.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Singapore cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20. Dorm beds currently range from $16 to $408/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Singapore?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Singapore include October 12, October 13, October 14.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Singapore?

HostelHound currently tracks 59 hostels in Singapore.

How much do hostels in Singapore cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $18/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Singapore?

Kampong Glam, centered on Arab Street and Haji Lane, has the densest cluster of budget hostels and is well-connected by the Bugis MRT station on the East-West and Downtown lines. Little India, around Tekka Market and Serangoon Road, is another reliable base with cheaper eats right outside the door.

What is the best time of year to visit Singapore?

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to book in September and October. Prices climb in December and spike around Chinese New Year in January or February, when availability gets tight across the whole city.