Meadows Hostel
A well-located and clean capsule hostel offering good value for money, particularly suited for solo travellers looking for an efficient base in Singapore.
Meadows Hostel in Singapore offers a practical and affordable stay for travellers. Guests sleep in capsule-style bunks, which are appreciated for providing a sense of a private bedroom, complete with power sockets. While the beds are generally comfortable, some guests noted lumpy pillows and occasional squeaks. The hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, from the capsules to the shared bathrooms, which are well-kept despite sometimes lacking space for toiletries. Its prime location near MRT stations and numerous eateries makes it an ideal base for exploring the city, and the friendly staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness. The communal areas are compact, but the overall atmosphere is quiet, making it suitable for those prioritising rest.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Bendemeer (DTL)387 m5 min walk
- Bendemeer (DTL)398 m5 min walk
- Lavender (EWL)468 m6 min walk
- Paya Lebar Air Base7.8 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 358 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The hostel is generally quiet, contributing to a good night's sleep, though occasional guest noise from phones was noted.
“Quiet & comfortable enabling a good night's sleep.”
“Two women in the dorm were constantly on their phone in spite of the "no noise in the dorm" rule (not sure how they could police this better).”
“It was clean, quiet and the staff is very good.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally appreciate the capsule layout and air conditioning, but some found the pillows lumpy and beds squeaky.
“Loved the capsule dorm layout, felt like my own tiny bedroom.”
“The pillow was very lumpy but soft enough. The bed was a bit squeaky when I moved, and the removable panel between mine and the bed next to me was very noisy when knocked.”
“The bed was good and the room had aircon.”
Privacy
The capsule layout provides a sense of a private bedroom, and key card access along with lockable storage drawers contribute to a secure feeling.
“Loved the capsule dorm layout, felt like my own tiny bedroom.”
“The storage drawer was big enough to lock all my luggage in which was great! It wouldn't fit a suitcase though, I had a backpack.”
“Efficient key card system.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with capsules, bathrooms, and common areas maintained well by the staff.
“Clean nd nice Capsule where i stayed. Friendly reception. Very accommodating and nice. Bathroom and toilet is always clean. Overall clean and nice hostel to stay.”
“It was clean and tidy.”
“The staffs were very helpful...the place was clean and tidy....great location...overall good experience.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are consistently clean and showers are good, though some guests noted limited space for hanging items in the showers.
“Bathroom and toilet is always clean.”
“AC works well & showers, though limited in number, are good.”
“Nit much room to hang clothes/towel/toiletries in the shower.”
Luggage storage
While there are lockable storage drawers suitable for backpacks, space is limited for larger suitcases. The hostel offers post-checkout luggage storage.
“Overall is good but space is limited if you have a big luggage.”
“The storage drawer was big enough to lock all my luggage in which was great! It wouldn't fit a suitcase though, I had a backpack.”
“It was possible to leave luggage after check-out.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, particularly at check-in and with luggage storage.
“Friendly reception. Very accommodating and nice.”
“Nice personnel at the check-in. It was possible to leave luggage after check-out.”
“The lady at the check in is very nice and accomodating.”
Location & access
The hostel boasts an excellent location, close to MRT stations (Bendemeer, Lavender), bus stops, and within walking distance of numerous dining options and a grocery store.
“Close to Bendemeer and Lavender MRT stations. Lots of places to eat within walking distance. Grocery store between the hostel and the Lavender MRT.”
“Close to subway, close to shopping, close to very good dining area.”
“The hostel is located in a perfect place, near from station and bus stop, I can even get to the famous places just by walk.”
Wifi & working
Wifi is reported as good, and pods are equipped with both USB-A and standard power sockets, making it convenient for charging devices.
“The bed had USB-A and normal socket.”
“Two sockets in the bunk.”
“Good wifi Everything was good”
Atmosphere
The hostel maintains a quiet atmosphere in the dorms, but communal areas, particularly the dining space, are noted as small and sometimes awkwardly located near sinks.
“The community area is a bit small but I didn't mind. It was nice and quiet too in the room.”
“The common dining area is very small and next to the sink.”
“The fact that the sinks for the bathroom and the breakfast room were basically connected.”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, especially considering the prices in Singapore, with the included breakfast and good location adding to its appeal.
“Affordable”
“Good Value for Money.”
“Great price for Singapore, close to subway, close to shopping, close to very good dining area.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- limited space for large luggage
- small common dining area
- lumpy pillows
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