Footprints Hostel

As of 11 October 2009, we have a high Customer Rating from 325 guest reviews, the most popular and the most visited backpacker hostel in our city.

Footprints Backpacker Hostel is well located in the heart of the culturally rich Little India District. You will be staying right at one of Singapore’s main ethnic attractions, with convenient access to many other attractions and the city.

Why choose Footprints Backpacker Hostel as your choice hostel in Singapore?

-FREE Limited edition Footprints Map
-FREE 24hr WiFi Internet
-FREE 20min daily Internet Access
-FREE usage of Personal Lockers for your valuables
-FREE Daily Breakfast
-FREE access to our Book and Guide Book collection


-Fully Air-conditioned rooms and dormitories
-Clean and Fresh Linen
-Coin-operated Washing Machines and Dryers on every floor
-24-hour Reception for late check-in, early check-out, and even for your queries
-24-hour Access card security system for your safety
-Closed Circuit Television installed to monitor every part of the hostel
-Lounge area with Pool Table
-Lobby area with comfy sofas, large screen television with many DVDS
-Our very own Footprints Bistro to serve food and drinks at very reasonable prices

All these for just SGD18.00 onwards for a dormitory bed.

We are located a short 10 minute walk from Little India MRT Station (Metro/Subway/Tube), which is the most cost-effective way to get around Singapore.

Travelling time to the various destinations:
City Area (Orchard Road) 5-minute journey
Clarke Quay 8-minute journey
Singapore River 8-minute journey
Chinatown 8-minute journey
Merlion and Esplanade 8-minute journey
Singapore Flyer 8-minute journey
Sentosa 12-minute journey
Zoo & Night Safari 40-minute journey
Changi Airport 40-minute journey

We are situated at a premium location which is convenient to walk to anywhere. We know how backpackers love to walk everywhere.

7 Eleven 3-minute walk
ATM and Bank 5-minute walk
Little India MRT Station 10-minute walk
Bugis MRT Station 12-minute walk
Cheap and good eateries Right at our door-step
Sheng Shiong (Large Hypermarket) 5-minute walk
Mustafa Centre (Only 24-hour Shopping Mall) 10-minute walk
Queen Street Bus Terminal (Cheap buses to Malaysia) 10-minute walk
Sim Lim Square (Electronics and IT Hub) 10-minute walk
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Famous Buddhist Temple) 10-minute walk
Bugis Street (Singapore’s largest street market) 15-minute walk
Orchard Road (Famous Singapore Shopping District) 15-minute walk
Arab Street (Malay Heritage Centre and Sultan Mosque) 15-minute walk
The Cathay (Nearest Cineplex at Orchard Road) 15-minute walk
Merlion (Just to let you know how near we are) 30-minute walk

As you are leaving your footprints around our little island, we too hope to leave some in your memories of your stay in Footprints, your home away from home.

Directions

Upon arrival at CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

- Get a copy of 'The Official Map of Singapore' and other brochures that interest you
- Footprints Backpacker Hostel is located on grid 6E, at 25A Perak Road.
- Check out the Terminal you arrive in: Terminal 1, 2, 3 or budget terminal

You may make your way to Footprints by MRT, bus or taxi.

By MRT:
-If you arrive at Changi Airport, please proceed to the MRT Station via Terminal 2 or 3.

-Purchase an *a stored value EZ-link card OR one journey card or Tourist Pass** from the MRT station control.

-Take the MRT to Little India station. The journey is about 30 minutes. Afterwhich, Footprints is just 5 to 10 minutes away on foot. The Singapore Map you picked up at the airport would come in handy now.

-The MRT fare is less than S$3 (inclusive of the refundable deposit of S$1 deposit)

*You may purchase the EZ-link card if you are staying in Singapore for 3 days or more. It's S$15. You can use it on the MRT or buses. Any unused balance will be refunded at any of the MRT stations.

** The Tourist Pass offers unlimited rides on the MRT, LRT and basic bus services at just SGD 8 per day. It comes with a one-day, two-day or three-day pass with a refundable S$10 deposit (the pass must be returned within five days). The pass also comes bundled with merchant offers, providing you with more benefits during your stay in Singapore. You can purchase it at the Changi Airport, Orchard, Chinatown, City Hall, Raffles Place, Ang Mo Kio, HarbourFront and Bugis MRT stations as well as at selected Singapore Visitors Centres.

By Taxi:
-The taxi stand is located just outside the Arrival Hall of the airport.
-The taxi fare is about S$20 (before midnight) and about S$30 (after midnight).
-Certain surcharges might apply, for example like airport surcharge, Public Holiday surcharge etc, which can cost from S$4 to S$10.
-The journey takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
-You may visit the website http://www.visitsingapore.com for more information:

Road directions to Footprints from Changi International Airport:
-Head towards the city on the ECP (East Coast Parkway)
-Exit at Rochor Road and head towards Rochor Canal Road.

-U-Turn across the canal into Sungei Road.
-Keep LEFT, turn LEFT into Perak Road.
-Welcome to the Footprints!


By Bus:
-SBS bus no.36 runs between Orchard Road and Singapore Changi Airport. The public bus stations are located in Terminal 1 at Basement 2, and in Terminal 2 at Basement Level.

-The bus fare ranges from S$0.80 to S$1.70.
-There is no direct bus to footprints hostel. Hence, the MRT is really a much better option. Fast, convenient and comfortable!

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast