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BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown

2.0 star property
Hostel in Singapore, a short walk to Raffles Place

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Staircase
Interior
1 Bed in Mixed Room (4 persons)
Shower, hair dryer
Restaurant

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

Explore the area

Map
211A, South Bridge Road, Singapore, 058760
  • Raffles Place
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marina Bay Sands Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orchard Road
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 Bed in 12-Bed Female Room

1 Bed in 12-Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bed in 6-bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Bed in 6-bed Female Room

1 Bed in 6-bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Family Room (Ensuite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 Bed in 12-Bed Triple-Deck Mixed Room

1 Bed in 12-Bed Triple-Deck Mixed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Mixed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Singapore

At BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Raffles Place and Boat Quay. 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. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Singapore hostel include Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Skypark.
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What's nearby

  • Raffles Place - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boat Quay - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marina Bay Sands Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Marina Bay Sands Skypark - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Orchard Road - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Telok Ayer Station - 4 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Singapore (XSP-Seletar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Bon Funk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chew Kee Eating House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Si Wei Mao Cai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Archipelago - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪THIRTY-SIX Brewlab & Smokehouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown

Hostel in Singapore, a short walk to Raffles Place
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. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. 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 air-conditioned accommodations, with DVD players. This Singapore hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Microwaves, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

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

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 - 15

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

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: SGD 9 per person (one way)
  • 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
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. 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

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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 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEAT. Arts Hostel Chinatown on 9 July 2025 start from AU$154.09, excluding 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, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

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. 19 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 99 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chiung yin

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

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

2/10 Terrible

MD HASAN

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

wisarut

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Rochelle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Khoo

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Myka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athula

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

10/10 Excellent

KOON KIONG

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home feeling for my own opinion
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hien

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

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jagjit Singh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Fang

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

10/10 Excellent

Pharinya

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

6/10 Okay

Ping

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ping

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Cynthia Y, El Monte

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BEDANDBASICS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022