Hi...any suggestions for a cheap and decent place to stay in
Singapore? I hear that a number of the budget places are
closing down.
Also, I plan to going to either Bintan or Batam as a side
trip. Is this a good day trip, or is it better to spend the
night (if so, where?). If I goto Bintan, do you recommend
taking the ferry from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal or the
World Trade Center Terminal? Thanks!
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My Favorite in singapore after many visits...
http://www.angelfire.com/ok/rotsaert/leeS.html
My favorite low cost, central, well kept, well run place to
stay is the YWCA, Fort Canning Lodge. Very nice. About US
$50 and up.
The ferry to Bintan only leaves from Tanah Merah now.
Bintans' main city ,Tanjong Pinang ,is not much of a
tourist spot, hot, noisy, dirty and full of men trying to
get into Singapore. If you go head to the east shore area.
Still pretty low key as far as activities go but better
than the city. Hotels are not so good there either, very
basic and not too clean.
Why bother? It ain't quaint or beautiful. Bintan likewise.
If you just want a boat ride, do a harbor tour, and then
hang around Sentosa for the day.
I wouldn't think that this corresponds to "cheap" or
"budget"...at least not to me...and certainly not equivalent
to those places shutting down. I guess that's why I never
thought Singapore, with its $5 beers and pricey discos and
boutiques was that much of a bargain. If the close down
places like Lee's, I'll stop flying Singapore Air Lines and
head through KL in the future. My tour groups into SE Asia
can find outfitters there equally as inexpensively.
...in Haising Hotel at http://haising.com.sg
It is a small budget hotel located in the city centre, only
20 min from the airport by taxi(fare=S$15) OR 30-45 min by
the Airport Shuttle Service(fare=S7 per pax) OR 1 hr by MRT
train & public bus(total fare=S$2.60)
We cater to the budget-conscious travellers and businessmen
who need clean accommodation with the basic facilities in
the city centre
Our rates are nett prices - no service charge, tax or peak
season surcharge
Rates for single rooms are SGD$45/50
Rates for double rooms are SGD$50/60/70
Though our rooms are COMPACT, all come with attached
toilet/hot shower, aircon, TV, phone(free local calls) and
tea/coffee-making facility
There are many places of interest within walking distance
of the hotel eg: Little India, Arab Street, Raffles Hotel
and the Civic District
There are direct buses services to places of interest from
the bus-stop opposite the hotel eg: Botanic Gardens,
Holland Village, Sentosa and Chinatown
The nearest MRT station is less than 10-min walk away - you
can get to the Zoological Gardens, the Night Safari or Bird
Park in 1 hr
The terminal of express buses to/from Malaysia is opposite
the hotel, less than 5 min walk away
Free storage of guests' excess baggage when they make short
trips to neighbouring countries
You can spend a day or two on Bintan if you're into sea
sports or simply just want to relax there. Mana Mana resort
is more affordable & you can buy a package from Singapore
travel agents.
I was in Singapore twice, last August for one week. I spent
my time at the Waffle's Homestay at North Bridge Road (dorm
9 SGD) and found it good and centrally located.
I did a day tour to the Indonesian island Pulau Karimun.
Ferries leave from WTC, cost about 40 SGD. It is a small
island with very friendly people and hardly any western
tourists. I spent my day just walking around the town and
enjoying the quiet and regular scenery of the people living
there. It's inexpensive and you'll find many beautiful
places.
Singapore itself is quite boring after a while. 3 days are
enough.
Cheers, Matthias
several years ago and it was filthy but interesting. Is it
any cleaner now?
Try the Geylang area.. there are plenty of cheapies there,
below US$40 and it is handy to city. Don't waste your time
checking out the islands around Singapore. The islands off
the east coast of peninsular Malaysia have a lot more to
offer and far better value.