Close to Raffles Place and Marina Bay Sands Casino, River City Inn - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Downtown Singapore, a neighbourhood in Singapore, is home to River City Inn - Hostel. Orchard Road and Bugis Street Shopping District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Gardens by the Bay and East Coast Park. Singapore Botanic Gardens and Universal Studios Singapore are not to be missed. Visit our Singapore travel guide
33C Hongkong Street, 4th Floor without a lift, Singapore, 059672
What's nearby
Clarke Quay Central
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Clarke Quay Mall
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Boat Quay
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Fort Canning Park
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Raffles Place
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Clarke Quay Station
5 min walk
JB Sentral
26 min drive
Singapore (XSP-Seletar)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Punch
2 min walk
28 HongKong Street
1 min walk
SAFRA Town Club
1 min walk
Dawn
1 min walk
Neon Pigeon
2 min walk
About this property
River City Inn - Hostel
Hostel near Raffles Place
Close to Marina Bay Sands Casino, River City Inn - Hostel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at River City Inn - Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
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
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1 floor
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable channels
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 to
midnight for a fee of SGD 8.
What time is check-out at River City Inn - Hostel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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. Marina Bay Sands Casino and Orchard Road are also within 2 miles (3 km). Clarke Quay Station is only a 5-minute walk and Raffles Place Station is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
River City Inn - Hostel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 55 reviews
10 - Excellent
22
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 55 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mario
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff and hostal very clean. However the building where is located is very dutu in particular the stairs that let to the 3rd floor where yhe hostal is located
Mario
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Mario
5 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean and confortable. However the building where the hostal is located is not clean, the stairs need to be cleaned.
Great place to stay on a budget! Very modest accommodations, but clean, well maintained, and the staff is fantastic! Convenient Chinatown location too.
Pros: Centrally located, close to amenities, train station and bus stops. Place is clean and affordable launderette.
Cons: Located at 4th floors without lift so may need to consider if you have big and heavy luggage. Check-in time is limited to stipulated couple of hours so do check your arrival time. Air-condition to the room are also in stipulated time, from evening to mornings only. Luggage storage is only available on day of check in/out, beyond that it's chargable.
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
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.
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.
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)
El hotel esta muy bien ubicado, el personal es muy cordial. Estaba muy limpio y me gusto mucho.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
scott, Los Angeles
17 Sept 2018
very very nice place great staff and very clean and good environment
scott
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Jul 2018
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
16 Jun 2018
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.
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.
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.