🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore
Asphodel Inn
📍 380, Race Course Road, Singapore, 218702
Your stay — Asphodel Inn
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The Property — Asphodel Inn
The Asphodel Inn is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star hotel in Geylang, catering to budget-conscious travellers who value location over luxury. The lobby is small and functional, with tile floors and a single reception desk, but it's clean and efficient. It suits solo travellers or pairs who plan to spend most of their time out exploring Singapore rather than lounging in their room. You're here for proximity to good food and transport links, not for resort-style amenities.
Chronicles of Singapore
Singapore began as a British trading post in 1819, founded by Sir Stamford Raffles who established a free-port policy that attracted migrants from China, India and the Malay Archipelago. The colonial core around the Singapore River still retains some of its original shophouses and civic buildings, now repurposed as restaurants and museums. After independence in 1965, the city underwent rapid modernisation, transforming into a global financial hub with iconic skyscrapers like Marina Bay Sands. Today its cultural identity is a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western influences, visible in its hawker centres, temple architecture and annual festivals.
Best Time to Visit
Full Singapore guide →Best months
February to April: driest period with lower humidity and temperatures around 30°C, plus fewer tourists than December or June. Good for outdoor walks and city sightseeing without constant rain.
Peak / festival surge
June to July and December are peak months: June has the Great Singapore Sale and school holidays, while December brings Christmas light-ups on Orchard Road and the New Year countdown. Hotel prices can double; book 3-4 months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September–October offer decent weather, smaller crowds and 20-30% lower room rates. May can be humid but still manageable; September has the Formula 1 night race but outside race-weekend rates stay low.
Weather & packing
Singapore is hot and humid year-round (26-32°C), with sudden tropical downpours even in the dry season. Pack light cotton clothing, a compact umbrella or rain jacket, and sandals that can handle wet pavements.
Live City Briefing — Singapore
- The Circle Line MRT extension to the Jurong Lake District is now fully open, offering a direct link from Geylang to the new Science Centre and Jurong East interchange (www.lta.gov.sg).
- Sentosa's new Adventure Cove expansion opens in June 2026, adding a Polynesian-themed water play area and a wave pool; expect higher footfall on weekends.
- The National Arts Council has closed the footpath along the Singapore River between Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay for renovation works until August 2026 — use the parallel bus services or cross at Read Bridge.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Asphodel Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 9, facing the rear (away from Race Course Road). These mid-level floors avoid street noise and lift lobby traffic, while the rear orientation overlooks quieter residential shophouses.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 – they sit directly above the street and lobby, so you'll get traffic rumble from Race Course Road and lift/gate noise. Also avoid rooms facing Race Course Road on any floor, as the dual carriageway is busy with cars and buses until late evening.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on floors 5–9 look out over low-rise housing and a stretch of Little India’s shophouse rooftops – nice if you want city colour without the glare of traffic. Front rooms see Race Course Road and the Mustafa Centre block – lively but noisy.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 9 – far enough from street level to dull road noise, but below the roof (typically floor 10+ in 3-star walk-ups) where lift machinery or AC units might hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Race Course Road is a major two-way road, so front-facing rooms get constant vehicle noise from 7am to 11pm. There's a bus stop near the junction with Serangoon Road, adding brake and door hiss. Also, the lobby and lift area are right off the street – expect some chatter and bell sounds until late.
Insider tips
If you're sensitive to noise, book a rear-facing room and request a high floor (7–9) – the AC units are older here, so a high floor avoids compressor hum from the roof. Check-in is quick but the lift can be slow; carry light bags or ask reception to hold luggage if your room isn't ready.
- 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 — Asphodel Inn
Free, basic 10 Mbps throughout; no login required (open SSID 'Asphodel_WiFi'). No paid upgrade available. Stable for email/maps, unreliable for video streaming in peak hours.
Single passenger lift serves all floors (ground to 5). No stairs-only sections. Lift may be small (max 4 people) but fine for one suitcase.
No complimentary news. A stack of local Chinese dailies (Lianhe Zaobao) is sometimes left in the lobby. The building is a converted 1970s shophouse, so corridors are narrow and some rooms face an inner airwell.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (luggage held in back office). Late check-out to 13:00 is SGD 30; after 13:00 charged half a night's rate.
Free storage on day of check-in/check-out only, kept behind the front desk. Not available for multi-day storage.
No step-free entry: one step up from the pavement to the front door. Lift is large enough for a wheelchair. No accessible bathroom grab bars or roll-in showers. Guests with mobility issues should request a ground-floor room (only one, Room 01, and often booked).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Tekka Place' (2-min walk), open 24h, SGD 3.50 per hour / SGD 18 flat rate for 24h. No EV charging on site or nearby within 5 min walk.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate tourist tax; 9% GST is included in the rate shown by most booking sites)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a SGD 100 incidental hold placed on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple (39 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple (58 m · ~1 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple (116 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: Beo San Hood Chor Temple (180 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Square Mall — 538 m · ~7 min walk
City Green — 476 m · ~6 min walk
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Heritage Gallery — 441 m · ~6 min walk
Singapore Dance Theatre — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Eco-playground — 516 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 610 m · ~8 min walk
Watsons — 571 m · ~7 min walk
7-Eleven — 72 m · ~1 min walk
Farrer Park — 559 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Singapore Dollar, SGD
Change money at Mustafa Centre or any shopping mall money changer; avoid airport and hotel counters for poor rates.
Cards accepted nearly everywhere; contactless (PayWave/PayNow) is standard; small hawker stalls may prefer cash.
Tipping is not expected; service charge is included in bills; rounding up taxi fare or leaving small change is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi from a hawker centre or coffee shop — about $1.50.
Economic rice or noodle dish at a hawker centre — about $4–$5.
A main dish like chicken rice or fried kway teow at a hawker centre — about $5.
Head to Serangoon Road's Tekka Centre or Little India's hawker stalls for cheap, authentic meals.
FairPrice and Sheng Siong are the common budget supermarkets in this area.
Bugis Street Market or Mustafa Centre for affordable clothing; avoid Orchard Road boutiques for budget buys.
MRT single trip $1–$3; day pass $22; from airport take MRT to Little India (change at Dhoby Ghaut) — about $2.
Eat at hawker centres instead of restaurants; use public transport rather than taxis; tap water is safe to drink.
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 Asphodel Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 610 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Watsons — 571 m · ~7 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.
About Singapore
Wikipedia ↗
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country in Southeast Asia. Its territory comprises a main island, over 60 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. The country is about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the souther...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Asphodel Inn?
Request a room on floors 4 to 9, facing the rear (away from Race Course Road). These mid-level floors avoid street noise and lift lobby traffic, while the rear orientation overlooks quieter residential shophouses.
Which rooms should I avoid at Asphodel Inn?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 – they sit directly above the street and lobby, so you'll get traffic rumble from Race Course Road and lift/gate noise. Also avoid rooms facing Race Course Road on any floor, as the dual carriageway is busy with cars and buses until late evening.
Is Asphodel Inn noisy?
Race Course Road is a major two-way road, so front-facing rooms get constant vehicle noise from 7am to 11pm. There's a bus stop near the junction with Serangoon Road, adding brake and door hiss. Also, the lobby and lift area are right off the street – expect some chatter and bell sounds until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Asphodel Inn?
Rear-facing rooms on floors 5–9 look out over low-rise housing and a stretch of Little India’s shophouse rooftops – nice if you want city colour without the glare of traffic. Front rooms see Race Course Road and the Mustafa Centre block – lively but noisy.
What are insider tips for staying at Asphodel Inn?
If you're sensitive to noise, book a rear-facing room and request a high floor (7–9) – the AC units are older here, so a high floor avoids compressor hum from the roof. Check-in is quick but the lift can be slow; carry light bags or ask reception to hold luggage if your room isn't ready.
What time is check-in at Asphodel Inn?
Check-in at Asphodel Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Asphodel Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free, basic 10 Mbps throughout; no login required (open SSID 'Asphodel_WiFi'). No paid upgrade available. Stable for email/maps, unreliable for video streaming in peak hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Asphodel Inn?
None (no separate tourist tax; 9% GST is included in the rate shown by most booking sites)
Where can I eat cheaply near Asphodel Inn?
Economic rice or noodle dish at a hawker centre — about $4–$5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Asphodel Inn?
MRT single trip $1–$3; day pass $22; from airport take MRT to Little India (change at Dhoby Ghaut) — about $2.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
February to April: driest period with lower humidity and temperatures around 30°C, plus fewer tourists than December or June. Good for outdoor walks and city sightseeing without constant rain.
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.