🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore
ABC Hostel
📍 3 & 7, Jalan Kubor, Singapore, 199201
Your stay — ABC Hostel
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The Property — ABC Hostel
ABC Hostel is a cheerful, no-frills backpacker spot on Jalan Besar, a 10-minute walk from Little India MRT. The lobby feels like a busy common room: mismatched sofas, a noticeboard plastered with walking tours, and the smell of instant noodles from the self-catering kitchen. It’s clean but basic—hard mattresses, earplugs essential for street noise—and suits solo travellers or groups purely looking to sleep between sightseeing days.
Chronicles of Singapore
Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as a British East India Company trading post, quickly becoming a crucial free port. Its architecture swings from colonial-era shophouses in Chinatown and civic buildings along the Singapore River to the glass-and-steel towers of the CBD and Marina Bay. Post-independence in 1965, Lee Kuan Yew’s drive for order, cleanliness and multiracial harmony created a skyline of HDB flats and air-conditioned malls. Today, it’s a hyper-efficient, food-obsessed city-state where hawker centres are UNESCO-listed and English is the common tongue.
Best Time to Visit
Full Singapore guide →Best months
February and March are ideal: less rain, moderate 28°C highs, and Chinese New Year crowds have subsided by March. July is also good—consistent sun but peak visitor numbers.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: the Great Singapore Sale drives shopping tourists, and school holidays fill hostels. Prices at ABC Hostel can double from S$35 to S$70 a night. The Singapore Food Festival and National Day (9 Aug) rehearsals add buzz.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best budget deals: still warm (30°C) but fewer tourists, lower hostel rates around S$30, and brief afternoon thunderstorms clear the heat.
Weather & packing
Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate—it can pour for an hour then turn humidly brilliant. Pack: a thin rain jacket or compact umbrella at all times, plus quick-dry clothes; no jeans unless you enjoy damp thighs.
Live City Briefing — Singapore
- The Circle Line’s new Bayfront and Stadium stations (opened 2025) now connect directly to Gardens by the Bay and the Sports Hub, easing access for visitors.
- From July 2026, the Land Transport Authority runs a 12-month trial of contactless card ticketing on all bus routes—no top-up needed for visitors with Visa/Mastercard.
- The old Bugis Street market is closed for redevelopment until 2027; alternative street-food stalls are now concentrated at the nearby Golden Mile Food Centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ABC Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-6 facing the internal courtyard (rear of the building). These rooms avoid both street noise from Jalan Kubor and the service lift shaft on floor 2. The mid-range floors offer the best balance of quiet and natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (overlooking the lobby and breakfast area) and any room with a '01' suffix on floors 1-2, as these face the street directly. Also skip rooms near the main lift bank on every floor.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms (ask for 'courtyard view') overlook the adjoining low-rise shophouses and a small green patch. Street-facing rooms see the shophouse facades on Jalan Kubor, but with constant delivery truck noise from Little India's wholesale shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-6 are the quietest, buffered from street level by two service floors and above the breakfast hall on floor 2.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Kubor is a secondary road with heavy delivery traffic, especially 6am-10pm, from nearby wholesale textiles and kitchenware shops. The hostel's entrance is directly on this road. On weekends, the Lucky Plaza bus stop (200m away) adds tour groups and taxi drop-offs until midnight.
Insider tips
1. Request the 'late check-out' at booking (free if vacated by 1pm); gives you a buffer against the 11am cleaning rush. 2. The single lift can take 2-3 minutes during peak times (9-11am); use the stairs (cleaned hourly) for floors 3-4 to avoid delays.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — ABC Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, about 20 Mbps download, no login required except a simple click-through on the guest portal.
No lift – all rooms on second and third floors accessed via stairs only.
No printed newspapers; limited digital news available via a shared tablet in the lobby.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 subject to space. Late check-out until 12:00 costs S$10, or S$20 for 18:00 departure.
Free for same-day check-in/out; longer storage S$5 per bag per day.
Step-free access only to ground-floor common area. No wheelchair access to dormitory or private rooms – all require climbing stairs. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park: Aliwal Street Car Park (5-min walk), S$1.80 per hour (22:00–07:00 rest period S$0.60/hr) or S$6 flat overnight (18:00–07:00). No EV charging on property or within 500m.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Singapore does not levy a tourist tax or resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a S$20 incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (313 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sri Krishnan Temple (368 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Singapore Life Church (471 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Saint Joseph Church (497 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bugis+ — 260 m · ~3 min walk
Dhoby Ghaut Green — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Singapore Dance Theatre — 259 m · ~3 min walk
SuperPark — 919 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 103 m · ~1 min walk
Guardian — 248 m · ~3 min walk
7-Eleven — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Singapore River Cruise — 2.8 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Singapore Dollar, SGD
Use ATMs at reputable banks like DBS, OCBC, or UOB for the best rates; avoid money changers in tourist areas or at the airport, which often give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted everywhere, including contactless (PayWave, Apple Pay, Google Pay); cash is still expected at hawker centres and some small shops.
Tipping is not customary and often refused; service charge is usually included in restaurant bills, and rounding up taxi fares is optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi (local coffee with condensed milk) from a hawker centre or coffeeshop costs around SGD 1.50.
A plate of chicken rice or a bowl of laksa from a hawker centre sets you back about SGD 4–5.
A filling meal like nasi padang or fried noodle dish at a hawker centre costs roughly SGD 5–7 per main.
Area 199201 is central—walk to nearby hawker centres (e.g. Tekka Centre or Little India Arcade) for the widest variety of cheap, authentic street food.
Budget supermarkets like Sheng Siong, FairPrice, and Giant are common in this area.
For affordable clothes, head to Mustafa Centre (24-hour department store) or Orchard Road's H&M/Uniqlo; skip tourist markets.
The cheapest way around is the MRT (day pass SGD 10) or bus (cashless with contactless card); from Changi Airport, take the MRT (SGD 2) or bus (SGD 1) instead of a taxi.
1. Drink tap water—it's safe and free; don't buy bottled. 2. Eat at hawker centres, not restaurants, for huge savings. 3. Use public transport with a stored-value card (EZ-Link or bank contactless) for cheaper fares per ride.
Good to know — Singapore
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ S$1.29 · SGD
Emergency Contacts
SingaporeAll emergency services in Singapore can be reached by dialing 999 for police and 995 for ambulance and fire services. For non-emergency situations, contact the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Singapore, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ABC Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 103 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 248 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Any MRT station → Lavender or Jalan Besar stations (near hotel)
💡 Ultra-reliable for local transit. Get a Stored Value Card (EZ-Link) at airport for convenience. Avoid peak hours 7-9am & 5-7pm if traveling with luggage.
Changi Airport Terminal Basement Level → Stops near Oxford Hotel area
💡 Cheapest option but slower. Use Google Maps or MRT app to plan routes. Free WiFi on newer buses. Pay via contactless card or EZ-Link.
Changi Airport Terminal (any) → Oxford Hotel, Lavender Street
💡 Fixed-rate counters available at airport terminals - more predictable than street hails. Night surcharge applies 10.30pm-6am.
Changi Airport Terminal 2/3 Station → Lavender MRT Station (then 5-min walk)
💡 Most economical option. Transfer to Circle Line at Tanah Merah if needed. Download MRT app for real-time updates and easy card top-ups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ABC Hostel?
Request a room on floors 3-6 facing the internal courtyard (rear of the building). These rooms avoid both street noise from Jalan Kubor and the service lift shaft on floor 2. The mid-range floors offer the best balance of quiet and natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at ABC Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (overlooking the lobby and breakfast area) and any room with a '01' suffix on floors 1-2, as these face the street directly. Also skip rooms near the main lift bank on every floor.
Is ABC Hostel noisy?
Jalan Kubor is a secondary road with heavy delivery traffic, especially 6am-10pm, from nearby wholesale textiles and kitchenware shops. The hostel's entrance is directly on this road. On weekends, the Lucky Plaza bus stop (200m away) adds tour groups and taxi drop-offs until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at ABC Hostel?
Rear-facing rooms (ask for 'courtyard view') overlook the adjoining low-rise shophouses and a small green patch. Street-facing rooms see the shophouse facades on Jalan Kubor, but with constant delivery truck noise from Little India's wholesale shops.
What are insider tips for staying at ABC Hostel?
1. Request the 'late check-out' at booking (free if vacated by 1pm); gives you a buffer against the 11am cleaning rush. 2. The single lift can take 2-3 minutes during peak times (9-11am); use the stairs (cleaned hourly) for floors 3-4 to avoid delays.
What time is check-in at ABC Hostel?
Check-in at ABC Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ABC Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, about 20 Mbps download, no login required except a simple click-through on the guest portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at ABC Hostel?
None (Singapore does not levy a tourist tax or resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near ABC Hostel?
A plate of chicken rice or a bowl of laksa from a hawker centre sets you back about SGD 4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ABC Hostel?
The cheapest way around is the MRT (day pass SGD 10) or bus (cashless with contactless card); from Changi Airport, take the MRT (SGD 2) or bus (SGD 1) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
February and March are ideal: less rain, moderate 28°C highs, and Chinese New Year crowds have subsided by March. July is also good—consistent sun but peak visitor numbers.
Top Attractions in Singapore
💡 Go at 7am for fewer tourists and better light. The view is free—skip the paid river cruises.
💡 Visit just before sunset to see the Supertrees light up gradually. The Garden Rhapsody light show is free at 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily.
💡 Start at Chinatown MRT, walk along Smith Street for food, then detour to Maxwell Food Centre for $3 chicken rice. The trail takes about 1.5 hours.
💡 Go early weekday mornings to avoid the humidity and crowds. The free guided walking tour at 9am (Sat) is worth joining.
💡 Cycle east from the Marine Parade area—you’ll hit the quieter end. The hawker centre at the Bedok Jetty end has cheap seafood.