Service World Hostel

About ServiceWorld Hostel in the heart of Chinatown:

ServiceWorld Backpackers Hostel, Singapore, an established heritage hostel in the heart of Singapore Chinatown, was awarded the 'Best Staff Award' in Nov. 2008 and was awarded the title 'Top Rated Hostel' by Hostelworld in 2009. In Feb. 2008, it was also awarded the 'Best Atmosphere Award'. The Hostel is conveniently located near two train stations, the Outram MRT and the Chinatown MRT Station and close to several bus stands and taxi stands. It is also within walking distance to the Keppel Railway Station to go to Malaysia. Feel the exciting ambience of Chinatown and stay close to several famous tourist spots, including the Buddha's Tooth Temple and the Chinatown night markets and the Chinatown Complex. For just US15 per bed, you will stay in a clean air-conditioned dormitory with breakfast and lockers provided and able to enjoy Al fresco seating in the balcony outside the hostel for dining and internet surfing. Free broadband internet access is also available and laundry service is available for a small fee. If you are looking for a budget hostel that gives a feeling of home amongst the few backpackers hostels in Chinatown, look no further. The ServiceWorld Hostel is your Home Away From Home - It is cosy, clean, cool, convenient and cheap - the five C's that mean comfortable stay, quality service and smart choice.


Service World Backpackers Hostel is Singapore's premier hostel for backpackers. It was awarded the 'Best Staff Award' thru a million+ customer ratings iin Nov. 2008 by Hostelbookers and given the Fire Safety Certificate. As a hostel located in a historic district close to the Central Business District, it often acts as a central point for the discerning guest to visit numerous historic places and tourist attractions. It is well known as a starting point to explore every scenic spot in Singapore. More importantly, the Hostel operates a Tour Desk with links to several local and overseas travel companies affiliated to the ServiceWorld Hostels Group. Business executives intending to visit Singapore could take advantage of the services of the Tour Desk and its managers.

Check-in is from 12.30 pm. to 12 midnight. The check-out time is 12 noon at the latest. If you are delayed for any reason, do contact Andrew (Telephone +65 6226 3886) as soon as you reach Singapore. Special arrangements for groups can be made through email to the ServiceWorld Help Desk at serviceworld@hotmail.co.uk

The Hostel is conveniently situated at Banda Street, just a short walk to the Chinatown MRT Station and the Outram Park MRT Station, providing accessibility to all the conveniences such as transportation, shopping areas, famous tourist destinations & many more! All Guests remember this hostel for its cleanliness and for its ambience within the historic district of Chinatown and within walking distance to Clarke Quay, Raffles Place, Empress Place, Maxwell Market, Tanjong Pagar and the Railway Station to go to Malaysia.

The ServiceWorld Backpackers hostels in Chinatown, Singapore, including the ServiceWorld Chinatown (Chin Swee Road) Hostel, are conceptualized as hostels with a cultural & historical heritage. The ServiceWorld Gallery, adjacent to the Hostel, is a show-case of rare vintage photographs of the world, including the masterpiece photographic collections of the hostel owner's father, a world famous photographer who was awarded the 1984 Cultural Medallion, and elected by the Photographic Society of New York in 1980 as 'the Outstanding Photographer of the Century.' Make a check on the work of art of both Yip Cheong-Fun and Andrew Yip, the hostel 's chief executive and owner.

The Hostel is ideal for the budget traveler, not just because the hostel rates are the lowest, but the prices of everything, including food and drinks, are cheap in Chinatown. The hostel location is strategic from the point of view of transportation and is most convenient for anyone who wants to explore all parts of Singapore. The hostel has been a great meeting place for travelers who love oriental history and culture. Such travelers enjoy the majestic sights and sounds of Chinatown and its numerous tourist attractions, including the Chinatown Heritage Centre and museums where the artistic works of the Yip Cheong-Fun were on display.

Nearby Tourist Attractions:

Buddha's Tooth Relic Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Chinatown's Night Market
People's Park
Thian Hock Keng Temple
The Chinatown Food Street at Smith Street
Jamae Chulia Mosque
Singapore City Gallery
Red Dot Design Museum
Trishaw Park


The Hostel is newly renovated and issued with fire safety certificates. It is fully air conditioned and equipped with security electronic doors, lockers and fire prevention and smoke detector and heat detector systems. Free Internet access on broadband and Wi-Fi and computer services are also provided. CCTV cameras provide maximum security outside the hostel doors and windows.

GET THIS CHANCE FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY EXPERIENCE. Don't miss out your time to cross the borders. You're only 2-3 hours away from Malaysia's historical city of Malacca and 55 minutes away from Indonesia's bustling industrial city of Batam. Plus the endless choice for Singapore city tours that await you for free. (PRICE PER PERSON SGD170.00 inclusive of bus tickets to Malaysia, ferry tickets to Indonesia, bus transfers, city tours, tour guides, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner).

ALSO AVAILABLE: Bus/Coach to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur- $33.00
Malacca- $23.00
Genting- from $40.00
Butterworth- from $45.00
Penang- from $55.00
Cameron- from $45.00

This is the Backpackers Song dedicated to all those wonderful backpackers who have stayed at the ServiceWorld Hostel in Singapore:

BACKPACKERS SONG - 'A song of new nomads'
by Andrew Yip (ServiceWorld Heritage Gallery)

'Hey ho, we are backpackers on the go,
Nomads of this century and long ago,.
Ready for far horizon, hot or cold
Ready for challenges, new and bold.

Like camels struggling across the desert sand,
Take big strides or strive in no-man`s land.
Like fairy-tale heroes in the wild, wild wood,
Fly or flee; run, rush or pause, whatever the cause or mood..

We are nomads in life`s prairies, green or lean,
See strange places and things, long lost or unseen.
Dare to be here or there - to seek life, love and beauty rare,
Without a care; nor bother about who stop and stare.

Just pack away your troubles into the garret.
Life is to be lived; it`s too short for regret.
Hey ho, young and old, come and join the pack -
As nomads on the go and ready to trek or track,
Round the world with your pack on your back,
Ever ready to pack and pack and then unpack.'

Directions

To get to the ServiceWorld Backpackers Hostel, take the MRT and exit from the Outram MRT at Exit B to find Eu Tong Sen Street and the building next to the MRT station, the Pearl's Centre. Walk along the whole front of the Pearl's Centre until you reach Pearl's Hill Terrace. From the traffic light junction, cross over the main road called New Bridge Road and look for Kreta Ayer Road, Walk on the left side of Kreta Ayer Road until you find a car park entrance. Follow the path, keeping to the right until you find Block 5 Banda Street. The hostel is at the back of Banda Street on the second level.
If you take the MRT train to the Chinatown MRT station, exit at Pagoda Street and walk along Trengganu Street until you face the Kreta Ayer Square, between the Chinese temple on the left and the Chinatown Complex on the right. Walk up the wide steps of Block 5 Banda Street in front of you to get to the hostel. The hostel is located on the second storey behind Banda Street , facing the Kreta Ayer Community Club. There is a eating house called 'K88' on the ground floor. You could also take the lift to the second storey level.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Web access in Room, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast