CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam
A solid choice for solo travellers and budget explorers seeking a well-located capsule hotel in Singapore, offering a comfortable base for short stays despite minor issues with noise and bathroom upkeep.
CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam offers a comfortable and well-organised capsule experience in the heart of Singapore's vibrant Muslim district. Guests appreciate the surprisingly spacious pods, which provide a private retreat for short stays. The hotel's prime location is a consistent highlight, placing visitors within easy reach of Haji Lane, Sultan Mosque, diverse eateries, and public transport links. While the shared bathrooms are generally functional, some guests note that cleanliness could be improved and queues can form during peak times. The self-check-in process can be a minor inconvenience, but the staff are otherwise described as friendly and helpful. Despite some noise from slamming doors and lockers, the overall value for money is considered good, particularly for budget-conscious solo travellers.
♀ One review mentions a female dorm, where a male staff member entered, suggesting dedicated female-only sleeping areas.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station354 m4 min walk
- Bugis Station Exit B (EWL)384 m5 min walk
- Station410 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 748 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Noise is a recurring issue, with slamming doors, loud locker beeps, and street noise impacting sleep. Earplugs are recommended for light sleepers.
“Many of the doors make slam noises. It's difficult to sleep when this happens. Perhaps the doors need better soft close door closer. Anything to prevent the slams.”
“If you're a light sleeper, earplugs are an absolute must, not just because of the other bunks but also because it's quite a lively street outside and stays that way till late.”
“Beeping to open/close lockers is.loud at night.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the capsules comfortable and surprisingly spacious, suitable for short stays. Some note that upper pods can be tricky to access.
“The capsule was very comfy and the dorm was quite quiet.”
“Capsule beds just nice for a short stay and great for solo travelers.”
“The capsule is way more spacious then expected. It can be quite tricky to climb to the upper ones but other than than, it's very confortable”
Privacy
While some guests appreciate the privacy offered by the capsules, one reviewer noted their pod only had a blind, not a door. Lockers are provided for security.
“The capsule was very comfy and the dorm was quite quiet.”
“my pod/cube did not have a door just a blind that could be up or down”
“Privacy of the capsules, helpful staff”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews; some guests find the property clean, while others report ants in capsules and worn-out facilities. Bathrooms are specifically mentioned as needing more frequent cleaning.
“I also saw some live ants inside the capsules where we sleep. You wouldn't want ants near where you sleep.”
“Overall the facilities are clean but quite worn out.”
“The accomondations was great! Comfortable and clean.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a point of contention, with several guests noting they were not consistently clean and needed more frequent attention. Some also mentioned too few showers and toilets, leading to queues during peak hours.
“Only the washroom was shared, but overall everything else was great”
“Toilets not so clean, as they are shared should be cleanned more often”
“My experience was good overall with the only critiques being that the bathrooms were not particularly clean, my pod/cube did not have a door just a blind that could be up or down, and the restaurant/room where breakfast was served was very small considering the number of people trying to eat within the 2 hour window (I had to stand waiting for a seat for approx 10 mins).”
Luggage storage
The hotel provides ample luggage storage, with lockers large enough for airport-sized checked bags. Guests appreciate having multiple lockers for their belongings, though some found the passcode system less user-friendly than a key card.
“There are lockers for shoes as well as for luggage. The luggage lockers can fit airport sized checked luggages.”
“Lockers could be a bit more user-friendly, perhaps using the key card to open it instead of setting a passcode.”
“Every person could have 3 lockers, which made it easier for me to feel at peace.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are generally described as friendly, attentive, and helpful. However, the self-check-in process via an app is a point of frustration for some guests.
“The checkin could be done by the staff, instead you have to download an app and do it by yourself (uploading ID, filling up details, taking a selfie) while you are standing at the front desk and they are looking at you and waiting.”
“Staff were friendly, attentive and helpful.”
“The staff was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed my long-stay very much! Thanks a lot!!!”
Location & access
The hotel's location in Kampong Glam is consistently praised as excellent and convenient, being very close to Haji Lane, Sultan Mosque, numerous restaurants, and train stations. It's considered ideal for exploring cultural sites and for airport access.
“The location was very good and convenient.”
“Location is great. Very close to Haji Lane. Sultan Mosque is literally outside and you'll see it, within 50 metres. Restaurants are everywhere. Train stations are also nearby.”
“The location of the CUBE hotel could not be better! It is right in the heart of the Muslim district of Singapore, surrounded by cultural and historical sites. In terms of the hotel itself the staff were very friendly, the rooms were as advertised, the showers were great, and getting to and from the airport could not have been easier. Would easily recommend this spot to fellow solo travellers wanting to see the city on an extended stopover.”
Wifi & working
The WiFi connection is described as sufficient, and capsules are equipped with international chargers.
“WiFi connection sufficient.”
“international chargors in the capsule.”
Atmosphere
The hotel offers a well-organized capsule-style hostel experience in a vibrant neighborhood. While generally comfortable, some facilities are noted as worn out.
“A nice capsule-style hostel, perfect for a short stay. The experience was comfortable and everything was well organized.”
“Overall the facilities are clean but quite worn out.”
“Ideally located in the vibrant Arab neighborhood, you can easily reach out little India by walking. We'll connected with the metro and bus to get to marina Bay or China town. First time experience in this kind of accommodation, it's very comfortable, has a nice small breakfast included and international chargors in the capsule. It's super clean too.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel to offer good value for money, especially for budget travelers seeking a strategic and comfortable stay in a tourist-friendly location.
“That it was cheap and good”
“It was clean and neat. Though the location is on tourist spots, the hotel still gives convenience and quietness for rest after a long day. The staff were friendly and helpful, making check-in and check-out smooth. Room amenities were complete, and the bed was comfortable. Overall, it’s a perfect choice for tight budget travelers looking for a strategic yet peaceful place to stay.”
“Clean and comfortable pod hotel for a night or two.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- noise from slamming doors and lockers
- bathrooms not consistently clean
- self-check-in process
- ants in capsules reported by one guest
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