Hostel
200 Joo Chiat Rd, #02-02, Singapore 427471
Betel Box Asia is a relaxed, well-reviewed hostel on the vibrant Joo Chiat Road, offering budget-friendly accommodation with a genuine community feel. Whether you're looking for a mixed dorm or a private room, you'll find clean, simple spaces with complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and gym access—plus helpful staff who know the city inside out.
Located just 2 km from the white-sand beaches and skate park of East Coast Park, and within walking distance of two MRT stations, this hostel is an ideal base for exploring Singapore's east coast. The communal kitchen, lounge, and bike rentals make it easy to meet other travellers and discover the neighbourhood at your own pace.
200 Joo Chiat Rd, #02-02, Singapore 427471
★★★★★“Awesome staff. Good location, 20 minute walk to two MRT stations. Aircon worked well. Lockers provided. I saw the staff cleaning daily. Beds okay. Bathrooms and showers okay. Simple breakfast provided. No curtains on the beds. The wifi was super weird and confusing to use, I’m not sure why they don’t have normal wifi like everywhere else, it’s the first time I’ve come across wifi like this in all my years of travelling.”
★★★★★“Me and my boyfriend stayed here for a few days whilst visiting singapore. We decided on the six man dorm for our stay. Check in was simple and the 24 hour reception was very good for late arrivals. The Staff at reception were lovely and very informative on where to go/how to travel around the city. The room was layed out so that the four beds in the corner of the room had air conditioning, a table, a lampshade and charging ports. However the middle two beds had nothing. I understand that guests are assigned beds so that at least one person in your party has access to the facility’s. Because I slept in the middle bed, it was very hot throughout the night, I sometimes struggled to sleep or woke up very early due to the heat and sunlight entering the room. The hostel also offered a range of instant noodles, beers and cold drinks at a cheap price, as well as offering a free breakfast of toast and spreads. Overall we had a lovely stay here and met lots of nice people.”
★★★★★“The rooms were meh but it was the cheapest hostel we could find. The staff are very friendly and there’s a good atmosphere. Breakfast is just some toast but you can have all you want and coffee is available. Not the closest to the city but get a push bike and ride along the coast it’s really nice.”
★★★★★“We had a wonderful stay at Betel Box. Mr. Tony Tan is an amazing person—friendly, kind, and incredibly helpful. He went above and beyond to help us explore Singapore and made our trip even more memorable. His hospitality and local recommendations truly enhanced our experience. Highly recommended!”
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Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and access to a nearby gym are complimentary for all guests. You'll also have access to the communal kitchen, lounge, and bike rentals.
The hostel is about 8 km from Chinatown and within a 20-minute walk of two MRT stations, making it easy to reach Singapore's main attractions by public transport.
Yes, private rooms sleeping up to 4 people are available alongside mixed and female-only dorms ranging from 6 to 20 beds.
Yes, the hostel has 24-hour reception, making late check-ins and early departures convenient.