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BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown

2.0 star property

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Interior
Bathroom
Staircase
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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211A, South Bridge Road, Singapore, 058760
  • Place, Maxwell Food Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffles Place
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarke Quay Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Mixed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Family Room (Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Bed in 12-Bed Female Room

1 Bed in 12-Bed Female Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 Bed in 6-bed Female Room

1 Bed in 6-bed Female Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, white bedding, and a view of the outside through a window.

1 Bed in 12-Bed Triple-Deck Mixed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

10 Beds Family Room (10 Adults) No Window

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 12-Bed Triple Deck Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, wooden floor, and a window with blinds.

6 Bed Family Room (Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Singapore

At BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Gardens by the Bay and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Orchard Road. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a computer station and express check-in. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Singapore hostel include Raffles Place and within 30 minutes you'll find Marina Bay Sands Skypark.
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What's nearby

  • Chinatown Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maxwell Food Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Raffles Place - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarke Quay Central - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Telok Ayer Station - 4 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Singapore (XSP-Seletar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nanyang Old Coffee 南洋老咖啡 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Upward Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LION BREWERY CO - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Madame Ooze Ice Cream Cafe & Desserts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kyō Teahouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown

As a guest of BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown, you'll find a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Singapore hostel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown offers 34 accommodations with air conditioning. This Singapore hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: SGD 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

iStay.inn Hostel Singapore
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iStay.inn Singapore
iStay.inn
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iStay Inn
iStay Inn Hostel
BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown Singapore
BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown?

The closest beach to BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown is Palawan Beach (4.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown?

As of 24 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown on 11 Aug 2026 start from AU$141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown?

No, BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 103 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property are very clean and the reception girls are so friendly and sweet and the place is walking distance to China town and metro overall amazing place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the 6 female dorm, but cramped in there. Bathrooms were very cramped as well. Place was tidy. You get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay! Staff were really helpful and accommodating!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chiung yin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hostel not bad for budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Constant noise 24/7. I stayed four nights in a twelve bed mixed dorm. People coming and going at all hours of the night, turning on the lights, loud conversations, loudly playing content or gaming on their cell phones. Karaoke during the night from very near by establishment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athula

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alphonsus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money stay for a simple accommodation yet right in and convenient access to Chinatown, and short walk to MRT station.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Khoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good, the property is located at very good location, going to shopping mall or mrt station is quite near and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina Khoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hardworking and efficient staff. Autonomous business set up that is both refreshing as well as progressive. Overall a delightful and unique experience that is worth recommending to every backpacker 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hien

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Location great, everything else not so great.

Excellent location, but promised free WiFi non-existent in rooms, had to go outside room. Very cramped room. If you want extremely basic accommodation in a great location, it's OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOON KIONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home feeling for my own opinion
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pharinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Towels should be provided and key lock locker
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

wisarut

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe and very noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

Customer support was not contactable at all and room policy not clear. We ended up seeing the room but leaving right away. Easily one of the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Price per night was ok. 1h 15 minutes by metro from the airport. It’s an affordable option so expectations should be also low, however the hostel should improve cleanliness. Staff was not available after 5 pm. There was no information how to contact them after that hour. On the plus side: localization ok, close to dining options (i.e., Maxwell market) and to the ChinaTown metro station. Also walkable distance to Singapore Bay Area (30 minutes, note that you will be walking in sun and high humidity). Easy checkin/checkout process.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

bela

Liked: Cleanliness
No reception access beyond 10:00-19:00 Steep stairs from ground all the way up to reception or rooms on following levels. On 2 levels (with about 100 ppl each), no separate toilets After check in, street ware (shoes) within property, not allowed. Small fridge, only microwave, hot/ cold drinking water is available. No air con in dining area. Jammed small room, comphy bed with nice new beddings (sheet, quilts, mattrass). Only local (British) power outlets (without shelves), accessible from bed. Excellent location, though. Easy access to China Towe, People's Park, MRT (DT19) All in all, good for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiegan

Not the best, not the worst.

The hostel itself was in a prime location. However, the rooms were extremely cramped with very little room to move around. Lockers were not big enough for large baggage so had to remain on the floor (creating less space) beds were very comfy with good quality bedding. The hostel could do with more bathrooms as 2 toilets per floor wasn’t enough, and it could do with separate toilet/showers as people showering also took up the toilet for sometime. The kitchen was fantastic with adequate seating. This hostel was also not your typical hostel. It was filled with non backpacker type people. People with no hostel etiquette such as waking the whole room up at 5am or leaving the door wide open on a night. There were also family’s who would take up the whole room, making a solo traveler (like myself) very uncomfortable as I felt like I was intruding. Also the rules of the hostel did not seem to be enforced at all. There were very young children running around (naked) when the hostel was supposed to be 15+ and there were people cooking full meals in the bedrooms, using plug in appliances despite myself being told no food in the rooms. Overall, the hostel attitude could do with some improvement and some extra toilets would not go a miss
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Myka

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Md Firdaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The best hostel in Singapore

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Satisfied with the good and friendly counter staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hooi Eor

Liked: Room comfort

Overall Ok

The counter staff is helpful. Room is small but the bed is comfy. The toilets & bathrooms cleanliness can be better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chow Tai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很惱了

在晚上11時多未能夠check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasa Alakiammal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are friendly clean and will kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019