Wink at Perak Road
A good option for budget-conscious travellers prioritising location and cleanliness, provided they are prepared for potential street noise and weak in-room Wi-Fi.
Wink at Perak Road offers a practical and affordable stay in Singapore, featuring bunk beds with privacy curtains and ample storage. While not true hard-shell capsules, the personal curtain blinds provide a sense of individual space. The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, particularly in the rooms and some bathrooms, though the limited number of washrooms per dorm can lead to queues. Its prime location directly opposite an MRT station makes it exceptionally convenient for exploring the city. However, guests should be aware of potential noise from nearby nightclubs, and in-room Wi-Fi can be unreliable, often requiring use of the common areas.
This hostel caters well to budget-conscious travellers seeking a clean and well-located base for short visits to Singapore. The staff are generally helpful, and the provision of luggage storage adds to its appeal. While the atmosphere is less of a traditional backpacker vibe, it attracts a diverse clientele looking for an economical option.
♀ Reviews mention a female dorm with an en-suite bathroom, suggesting a dedicated female section.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Rochor (DTL)30 m1 min walk
- Rochor (DTL)106 m1 min walk
- Jalan Besar (DTL)276 m3 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,407 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise from an opposite nightclub or bar is a recurring issue, affecting sleep for some guests, though one review noted it was quiet.
“Opp is a night club which is noisy at night”
“The nightclubs can be heard at night and could affect sleep.”
“It was quiet in the night.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable, with some noting spacious pods, though one reviewer mentioned a sunken mattress.
“the bed was nice and comfortable”
“Beds are ok.”
“The mattress has sunken down. I used the blanket to patch up the curve haha.”
Privacy
Bunk beds come with personal curtain blinds, offering a degree of privacy, though some guests reported issues with curtains falling off.
“I love that the bunk bed has so much storage space and a personal curtain blinds.”
“The curtain on my bed came off twice, but they fixed it very quickly,I think they’re used to it 😅”
“Unfortunately, my curtain kept falling.”
Cleanliness
The property is consistently praised for its cleanliness, including rooms and bathrooms.
“the bathrooms clean and the location was perfect!”
“The place is clean”
“Rooms are clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Cleanliness of bathrooms receives mixed reviews, with some finding them clean and spacious, while others felt they were not great or a bit unclean. A common complaint is the limited number of washrooms per dorm, leading to waiting times.
“the bathrooms clean and the location was perfect!”
“Bathrooms weren't great 😕”
“Showers felt a bit unclean.”
Luggage storage
The hostel offers luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, and bunk beds provide ample storage space.
“Was able to get inside and wait for the check in time (could have left my luggage there as well). Online pre-check-in saved time. Was allowed to store my luggage after checking out.”
“I love that the bunk bed has so much storage space and a personal curtain blinds.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as co-operative, helpful, and approachable, though one reviewer noted staff laughing at guests.
“The staff were very co-operative and helpful”
“Staff were laughing at people who intended to go out during the day.”
“staff are very approachable.”
Location & access
The location is highly praised, being very close to MRT stations (Rocher and Little India) and bus stops, making it extremely convenient for getting around Singapore.
“the location was perfect!”
“near to the mrt station”
“Bus and metro station right around the corner.”
Wifi & working
Wi-Fi signal in the rooms is consistently reported as weak or non-existent, forcing guests to use the common areas for internet access.
“The Wi-Fi signal in the room is basically non-existent, so you can’t really use your phone or laptop while relaxing in bed. That’s why the common area is always full of people with their laptops.”
“The WiFi is extremely weak in the room.”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is not typical of a backpacker hostel, attracting a diverse age range including families. Breakfast can be chaotic due to a small common area.
“The morning breakfast looked a bit chaotic with all the people on the small area, but we like it anyway.”
“The vibe isn’t the typical backpacker hostel. There were people in their 40s–50s, and I even saw a family. I guess everyone is just trying to find a more affordable place to stay in Singapore, myself included, lol.”
Value for money
Guests generally find the property to offer good value for money, especially considering Singapore's prices, making it an affordable option for short budget stays.
“Very affordable 👌”
“Good price for Singapore.”
“The room space is quite small, but it’s okay since their price is low anyway.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- street noise from nearby nightlife
- weak in-room Wi-Fi
- limited shared bathroom facilities per dorm
- some bunk bed curtains prone to falling
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