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River City Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Raffles Place

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Property grounds
Reception
Business center
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Close to Raffles Place and Merlion, River City Inn - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Beds Private Room (Shared bathroom, No windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 6 Beds (No Windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 10 Beds (With Windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Shared Room, 14 Beds (With Windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Beds Mixed Shared Room (No windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

9 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 14 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Bed In 9 Beds Female Dormitory

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Bed In 9 Beds Mixed Dormitory

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Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

4 Beds Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
33C Hongkong Street, 4th Floor without a lift, Singapore, 059672

What's nearby

  • Raffles Place - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Merlion - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Orchard Road - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marina Bay Sands Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marina Bay Sands Skypark - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Clarke Quay Station - 5 min walk
  • JB Sentral - 26 min drive
  • Seletar Airport (XSP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dawn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neon Pigeon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪28 HongKong Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asia Wine Network - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River City Inn - Hostel

Hostel near Bugis Street Shopping District
Close to Raffles Place and Merlion, River City Inn - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at River City Inn - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: SGD 8 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: SGD 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: SGD 8 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: SGD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Air conditioning is available in guestrooms from 9 PM to 9 AM.
Please note: Footwear is not permitted indoors at this property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

River City Inn Singapore
River City Inn Hostel Singapore
River City Inn Hostel
River City Hotel Singapore
River City Inn Hostel
River City Inn SG Clean
River City Inn (SG Clean)
River City Hostel Singapore
River City Inn SG Clean Hostel
River City Inn - Hostel Singapore
River City Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is River City Inn - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River City Inn - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at River City Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– midnight for a fee of SGD 8.

What time is check-out at River City Inn - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for SGD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is River City Inn - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Singapore, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Clarke Quay Central and Raffles Place. Merlion and Bugis Street Shopping District are also within 1 mi (2 km). Clarke Quay Station is only a 5-minute walk and Raffles Place Station is 9 minutes.

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River City Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for solo travelers on a budget, only critique i would have is they turn off a/c units during the day in rooms ,if power consumption is the reason i would adjust prices to balance cost,great staff though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Disliked: Amenities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay on a budget! Very modest accommodations, but clean, well maintained, and the staff is fantastic! Convenient Chinatown location too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma

Liked: Cleanliness
女性スタッフの配慮が素晴らしかったです
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property but it was a bit noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sativa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw roaches crawling on my bed the first hour I was there. I didn’t sleep in my bed the first night. Requested a sheet & pillow change and she did. Kept my lights on 24/7 & sprayed bug spray on my bed to prevent anything else from crawling on there.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Kann ich weiterempfehlen

Ich mochte den Aufenthalt dort. Mit Navi konnte man es leicht finden. Einfach an der grünen Station Raffles Place aussteigen und am Fluss entlang gehen. Die Räume sind sauber, und sehr kühl. Es riecht einwenig modrig, aber schimmel hatte ich keinen gesehen. Unisex Toiletten und Duschkabinen. Alles ist sehr gemeinschaftlich, also hat man die meiste Privatsphäre im Zimmer, auf seinem Bett mit Vorhang. Die Bettnummer wird dir gezeigt, und es gibt ein extra Schuhfach, da innen keine Schuhe getragen werden, und Badeslipper im Bad Bereich.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

最差的入住經驗

淋浴和洗手間各只有三間，髒，長期有螞蟻，偶有小蟑螂。廁所有異味。淋浴間的垃圾從不清理。床單有乾掉洗不掉的血跡。薄被不清洗。 公共空間越夜越吵鬧，凌晨仍大聲喧嘩。早上十點要退房，不是十一點。 入住期間跳電三次。職員服務態度差，愛理不理。 唯一優點是地理位置方便。 這次入住經驗完全影響旅遊心情，是住過的旅館中最差的一間。
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nemanja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad hostel and the staff are arrogant and u cannot reach them. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to Clerk Quey, which is the popular for the nightlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Checkeres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cozy little hostel. Free breakfast and decent beds. The wifi is super slow and doesn't really reach the further rooms. Probably the only downside. Also FYI, there isn't a lift up to their level (4th floor)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel esta muy bien ubicado, el personal es muy cordial. Estaba muy limpio y me gusto mucho.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott, Los Angeles

very very nice place great staff and very clean and good environment
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Poor facility

I want to watch TV and ask the staff whether I can open it. However, the staff told me that if I open the TV we can't use wifi anymore!!! Eventually, no TV watching and no wifi signal after 11 pm No air con in room during daytime and weak air con in common area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Across from Clark Quay metr Center

Location fantastic. Clarke Quay MRT 5 min. Walk to Clarke Quay dancing and clubs. 6-8 minutes. Safe even 2 am. Walk to Chinatown. Walk to Raffles place and MRT 10 min. Service was ok. Must enter bare feet. Not even with slippers but socks ok. Breakfast mainly bread and jam or with a banana. PC Internet available and good. Sinks are in breakfast/function room so no privacy. Overall because of location nothing else beats it for price and I will stay there again.The closest capsule/pods hostels are almost double cost and Boat Quay location is not as convenient. Visit Gardens by the Bay, light show is amazing, direct Lavender MRT line. And near it the Marina Sands Mall dancing fountains is spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE

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

Good option in an expensive neighborhood.

Good option in an expensive neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Won Soon

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

4층, 깔끔하고 저렴함

4층입니다. 2박했는데, 처음에 올라갈때 조금 힘들었네요 무난하고 괜찮습니다. 여성도미이용했는데, 저녁8시에 에어컨을 켜주는거 빼고는 괜찮았습니다.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Creepy male employee

Location is great. Place is clean. However the one staff member who lives there full time was extremely rude and creepy. I stayed for a week so I was able to see how uncomfortable he makes people feel. He treats the place as his home and everyone who stays there is an invader. First day I stayed there he removed me bag from the room while I was out and refused to acknowledge that fact. After that I just avoided him however I saw how he would walk into the room throughout the day (I stayed in the 14 person dorm) and he would look around and walk back out. I saw this happen at 6am one morning while most people in the room were asleep. This was beyond creepy. He would do this throughout the day. I saw him follow a guest into the shower/toilet area telling him he smelled bad and said “do you need me to show you how to wash yourself?” This is rude and creepy.He said this out loud in front of other guests which is disrespectful towards this guest.I asked to leave and tried to get a refund but the management refused and said I could check out early but I would not get my money back.So I stayed for the whole week but could not wait to leave as I felt so uncomfortable around this one employee. When I did finally leave,this employee stood at the doorway as I was out in the hall pitting my shoes on. He stood there until I left.For what reason he had to watch me I don’t know but it just reinforced how creepy it was to stay here.To be fair, the rest of the staff were good and it’s clean.

2/10 Terrible

Khim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
call no one ans, hotel rejeted my booking, call many time, massage no reply , pls double refund my money, call me now
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chloe, 台北

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
價錢很好，櫃檯人員也很好，有問題都會馬上處理，常常和旅客聊天還會提供當地旅遊的資訊跟地圖，公共浴室維持的很乾淨，早上還有簡單的早餐。 缺點是地點在四樓但沒有電梯。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅近い

駅やフェリー乗り場に近いため、効率よく観光できます。寝るだけと割り切ってはいたのですが、ラウンジでいろんな人たちと気楽に語らえる雰囲気が用意されているのでとても楽しかったです。ただし、ドミトリーの設備そのものは期待しない方がいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Superkid, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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

Great cheap hostel close to everything

Terrific location at Hong Kong Street, just in the Clarke Quay area (metro station, shopping mall, restaurants, bars, and more). Merlion Park, Chinatown, City Hall, Orchard Road, and SMU are in walking distance. You will be welcome at the counter with water first then do the check-in things. Staffs are more than friendly. Breakfast is simple but enough to get energy. Wifi is okay. And you can leave your luggage in the hostel if you have a late flight after check-out time. The rate is also very affordable and reasonable. I think the only drawback would be the stairs - there is no elevator so you will need to climb to the 4th floor. Other than that, everything is perfect. I think I will stay here again for sure if I come again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK Place to Stay for its Price

Was pretty cash-strapped, so decided maybe time to try an Inn or Hosted. For its price, nothing to complain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Alfonso

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

Recomendado al 100%

Excelente opción si viajas solo y con poco presupuesto, la ubicación es inmejorable! Sin duda regresaría
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super Hostel, beste Lage!

Sehr angenehme Athmosphäre, nettes Personal und sehr sauber! Nur wenige Minuten zu Fuß zum Clarke Quay und Marina Bay.

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