The best boutique hostels in Singapore

Adler Hostel is hidden in the vibrant South Bridge road, known for its bars and nosh. Its beautiful interiors take cues from the design of boutique luxury hotels around the region.

All of its cabins feature comfy beds with 330 thread count sheets fluffy down pillows. That's not all. Guests get to enjoy complimentary gourmet coffee and tea, custom bath soaps, and blackout privacy curtains. Our favourite part of the hostel is the chamber room's balcony that looks out to rad views of Chinatown. 

This new boutique capsule hotel by NuVe features sleek and clean interiors. Each of the well-designed capsules comes with a closet, personal locker, safety deposit box, power & USB plugs, mirror, reading light, air vent and blackout curtain. Upon check-in, you’ll receive a complimentary fresh towel, bottled water, dental kit and local snack. 

Plus point: You have the option to enjoy a hotel breakfast at Hotel NuVe Urbane, an eight-minute walk away for $12.90. This includes access to the sister hotel’s swimming pool and cabana for three hours. If you’re just looking to take a dip, access to the swimming pool only costs $8.

Forget dodgy backpackers’ hostels, Thad's Boutique Hostel  looks more like a hipster hang than somewhere to rest your head from $44 a night in an eight-bed dorm. The design-centric hostel in Tiong Bahru is located within proximity to some of the neighbourhood's trendiest cafes, bars, and bookstores. Grab one of the free bicycles and leisurely explore the district on two wheels. 

From free WiFi to a chill lounge space and a 60-seater casual bistro serving up more than just your regular white toast and eggs, this trendy hostel brands itself as a ‘socia-tel’ and is all about helping hostel guests expand their social circle though COO Connect, a digital interest matching tool that connects like-minded travellers.

If you’re looking to stay in the heart of the colourful Haji Lane district, Five Stones Hostels is a great fit. Located within walking distance to Bugis MRT station, it offers a convenient stay steeped in culture.

Its colourful themed rooms — both dormitories and private rooms — are splashed with designs that showcase Singapore’s local cultures. Solo female travellers can seek comfort in the fact that there is an all-ladies floor.

If you're looking to socialise over a game of Wii or catch up on your favourite TV series or movies, the comfortable lounge will be your retreat. The stay comes with free basic breakfast (a selection of spreads with toast, cereals, milk), complimentary hot beverages (coffee, tea and milo), wifi, and free use of laundry facilities. There’s a reason why it has been named one of the best hostels in Singapore for the last few years, after all.

Branding itself as a 'luxury hostel', Vintage Inn Hostel provides a budget-friendly stay steeped in heritage and character in Little India. The moment you step into the hostel, you’ll be greeted with a collection of Southeast Asian artwork and antiquities. The capsules were designed and built with comfort and privacy in mind. Each capsule is equipped with ample room space, high-quality beds and a privacy curtain. Guests get to enjoy free wifi and high-speed internet usage facilities, on-site external laundry and dry cleaning services.

This boutique capsule hotel on Beach Road is a property for practical travellers. Not only is it within walking distance to Singapore's Arab Street, it also offers personalised concierge services, a dedicated Ladies Floor for solo female travellers, and complimentary breakfast with free flow coffee or tea. Each capsule comes with a personal reading light and fold-down table for laptop use or writing, with some units offering a chair.