Wink at Mosque Street
A reliable choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking a well-located and functional capsule stay in Singapore, particularly those prioritising accessibility and value.
Wink at Mosque Street offers a practical and well-located capsule experience in Singapore's vibrant Chinatown. Guests sleep in open bunk-style pods with privacy curtains, featuring individual secure storage under the bed. While some find the beds comfortable, others report issues with support and ventilation in the upper bunks. Shared bathrooms are generally clean and plentiful, though occasionally showers may be less so, and facilities are sometimes on different floors. The hostel excels in its prime location, just minutes from MRT stations and within easy reach of local attractions and food options. Wi-Fi is strong, and there's a dedicated work area, making it suitable for those needing to stay connected. The atmosphere is generally positive, though common areas can feel crowded at peak times. Staff are mostly helpful and friendly, contributing to a good overall experience.
♀ Reviews mention a 'female dorm' and feedback for the 'female dorm i stay'.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Chinatown (A)73 m1 min walk
- Chinatown81 m1 min walk
- Chinatown110 m1 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 2,793 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While the pod door system is appreciated for minimising disturbance, noise from other guests packing late at night can still be an issue.
“Noisy old man packing his gear up Late at night”
“I especially like their door system to make sure that it doesn't bother other guests while going in/out.”
Pod comfort
Reviews are mixed on pod comfort; some find beds comfortable, others report them as uncomfortable and causing back pain. Ventilation can be an issue in top capsules with curtains closed.
“The bed is so comfort and the luggage storage design is just perfect, it's under the bed and close to easy access to get your own stuff.”
“A bit stuffy at the top capsule with the curtains closed.”
“The bed super uncomfortable, make my back bone pain for 1 week after staying for 2days, not supportive”
Privacy
Guests generally find the pods offer a good sense of privacy, complemented by secure, individual luggage storage with card access.
“The pods feel very private and the rooms have AC.”
“The room was exactly as described with individual secure luggage storage with card access.”
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is rated positively, with particular praise for the shared toilets. However, one review noted the showers were a bit dirty.
“The shared toilet is spacious and clean.”
“The cleanliness of the facility and location.”
“Showers was a bit dirty”
Shared bathrooms
The shared toilets are described as spacious and clean, with ample availability. A minor inconvenience is that toilets and showers are not always on the same floor.
“The shared toilet is spacious and clean.”
“The toilet a lot”
“toilet and showers not on the same floor”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is highly praised, with secure, individual storage under the bed and card access, making it convenient for guests.
“The bed is so comfort and the luggage storage design is just perfect, it's under the bed and close to easy access to get your own stuff.”
“The room was exactly as described with individual secure luggage storage with card access.”
Staff & check-in
Most guests found the staff to be very helpful, nice, and friendly, with 24-hour reception. However, one review mentioned a specific staff member being rude.
“Staff is very helpful.”
“Receptionis were really nice and helpful always there with a smile.”
“One staff member (guy with marks/scars) was loud, rude, disrespectful.”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being very close to MRT stations (less than 5 minutes walk, often under shelter), in the heart of Chinatown, and within walking distance to major attractions and food centres.
“Location is excellent, near to MRT (less then 5mins) and walk under shelter.”
“Great location just off Mosque Street in the heart of Chinatown.”
“Close to 3 MRT lines and bus routes. Walking distance to Lau Pa Sat food centre.”
Wifi & working
The Wi-Fi is consistently reported as excellent and working well, with a dedicated work area available.
“Wifi worked well”
“great wifi”
“Excellent wi-fi and work area”
Atmosphere
Common areas are described as decent, but some guests found them too crowded or wished for more convenient social spaces. The pantry can also be cramped during peak times.
“too crowded”
“Decent common areas.”
“There is need to be a more convenient social/common area for traveller”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, considering it one of the best hostels in Singapore in this regard.
“Overall is so worth for the price.”
“high CP value for money.”
“It is one of the best hostel in Singapore regarding value for money.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- air conditioning can be insufficient in female dorms
- some staff can be rude
- showers can be dirty
- common areas can be crowded
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