Cheap Hostels in Singapore

My boyfriend and I are looking for a cheap, clean hostel in Singapore. Bunk beds in shared dorms are fine. Can you help? - Stacey King

There are plenty of hostels to choose from and, being Singapore, there are some trendy ones that take bunk living to a new level. You can check out what's available on www.hostelbookers.com and www.hostelworld.com, but here are some of the best. A boutique-style newcomer is the Bunc Hostel, located in Little India. Selling points are the custom-made roomy bunk beds with cozy duvets and facilities like an outdoor tanning deck. Bunks range from 31-39 US dollars per night, and there are also two-sleeper rooms with private bathroom for 70 US dollars per person (www.bunchostel.com). Experience flashpacker style at Wink Hostel, which targets trendy travellers with pod beds, designer lighting and speedy wifi. Housed in a three-storey historic shophouse in Chinatown, it is two minutes from a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and close to the Clarke Quay nightlife area. Get a bed from 39 US dollars per night (www.winkhostel.com). You can also try Matchbox The Concept Hostel, which offers pod-style bed cabins and designer touches. Bed rates start at 39 US dollars (www.matchbox.sg). A fun place to stay is A Beary Good Hostel in Pagoda Street. It's one of three "beary hostels" offering free breakfast, wifi and local phone calls. This one is only a few steps from the Chinatown train station and close to many attractions. Bunk beds are available for US$25 (ww.abearygoodhostel.com). Fernloft Little India is the flagship branch of the Fernloft Group. Located in the heart of the Indian community, with great restaurants and shops, the hostel offers bunks from 15-25 US dollars (www.fernloft.com). (24 June 2012)