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The Hive Backpackers Hostel

624 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218223, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I stayed in the 10 bed mixed dorm for 2 nights. The dorm was really good, proper mattresses, lockers and heaps of space so that everyone has enough space for their stuff. But the bathrooms were not really clean, though everything seems to be quite new. Breakfast is basic and the staff was really helpful.

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Hey Tplabst, It is really disappointing to hear about us falling short in our cleanliness. We will definitely find out what went wrong. It is definitely not our standard. We are glad however everything else was satisfactory. Thank you for your feedback! Take care! More

Northwood, New Hampshire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We were here!!! Checked in on April 13th tru walk in. Dint here bout THE HIVE, but while we were staying in another hotel nearby, saw this across the junction. I alerted my bf and he came to do some enquires. Maximum stay in this hostel is 14 nights, well most of the hostels in Singapore are. Simple breakfast, toast... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Hey Sagi T, We hear you! =) Thanks for giving us the opportunity to be of service to you. Glad you made the right choice. ;p *whisper* we spent quite a bit on the security access system so it'd better be good. =) Take care! More

Manado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

It's very hard to find a cheap place to sleep in Singapore. The Hive is friendly and has a fairly good location, very easy to walk down to Little India. There is tea and coffee available, the breakfast wasn't exciting but a bonus in Singapore! I had a single room in a separate building from reception and it was comfortable,... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hey Sophie F, It is goo to know on the whole, it was a positive experience staying with us. As you rightly pointed out, we have a fairly good location but there is a trade off - being beside the road. We place a lot of emphasis on good service and we are glad our staff did not disappoint. Thank... More

kedah
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

It is wonderful experience to stay a night at The Hive backpackers hostel. We booked hammock room through agoda.com. However, after double confirm with hostel management, the staff replied hammock room is not available anymore. The staff there are so nice and willing to help, after few adjustment, finally they would like to reserved us a double room with SGD10... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hey eddysuki, It has been a long while since someone left such a long feedback. We really appreciate the intent and effort. We are also very apologetic for telling you the wrong rate upon check-in. I am glad we did not cause too much inconvenience. We did have plans for a convenience store but that takes some planning. Do not... More

Singapore, Singapore
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Happened to stay in a double room in this place run mostly by young people. Comfortable stay with a decent breakfast. The positives are location of the place (right in the middle of Little India) surrounded by food courts, MRT station, shopping malls and restaurants. The downsides are you never get to change a bed spread even if you stay... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hey RSDhar, You have rightly pointed out that our staff are in the 20s, better to connect with the crowd. =) Sorry it was not made known to you that we do change sheets upon request if required. As for the toilets, we would love to have individual showers/toilets for each room but unfortunately structurally it is not viable. Thank... More

Malang, Indonesia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

i stay for 2 night in the hive. the place was nice and comfortable with a friendly staff there. the place on the corner of lavender str, and it's very close to lavender station. yo can find some food around the street so if you bored yo can go there. the room is spacious, clean bathroom and simple breakfast is... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hey Amaranth_Andi, Thank you for the positive review. We are happy we could meet your expectations. Like you, we hope you can return soon. Take care! More

Munich, Germany
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29 reviews 29 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

our stay as a family was relaxed and comfortable. the staff is very helpful in answering every question by searching online information. The place was clean and rather empty when we stayed there. Actually there is nothing to complain than the noise from the main road. For our next stay we want to try again a closer homestay or backpackers... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Hey Oliver G, We are glad you had a comfortable stay and that our staff was attentive to your needs. We are scratching our heads as to why it took you 7mins to the nearest MRT. The nearest MRT station is 300m away and it goes to many places like Little India, Chinatown and Clarke Quay to name a few... More

Jakarta, Indonesia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The building is located just next to a main road, and the back is the building is just next to an alley. So, it might get quite noisy in the daytime. I did not find it bothering since we are mostly away in the daytime. The rooms is quite spacious, clean bathroom, and simple breakfast is included. I like this... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Hey Cylin O, Thank you for your feedback. We do not like cramped spaces hence our rooms are generally spacious. For us to be prominent so that guests can find us easily, there is a trade off - being near the road. We hope to see you back here sometime. =) Take care! More

Diksmuide, Belgium
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

If you don't mind the noise on the streetside of the building, it's a very nice and comfortable place! So, just take a room in the little alley on the other side and sleep in peace! Friendly, a lot of students and tourist... Good room Simple breakfast, basic but good. Coffee and thee whenever you like it... The internetservice was... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Hey Niek580123, Thanks for the sharing! We try our best to make it as comfortable as we can. Glad you liked it. Take care wherever you are! More

London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

If you are thinking of finding a cheap place to stay in Singapore then you can forget it! The cheapest places to stay are hostels and they are not exactly cheap. The Hive is in a good location near to cheap eats in China Town and Little India which are also excellent places for cheap beer (beer garden in Little... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
28 February 2013

Hey TomHPhoto, We must agree with you that it is getting more expensive living in Singapore. It is our main grouse these days. Hmmm...looks like we have to speak to our staff from what you have said. So sorry about that though! Otherwise, thank you for taking time to feedback on your stay. Take care wherever you are! More

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Also Known As:
The Hive Backpackers Hotel
The Hive Backpackers Hotel Singapore
The Hive Backpackers Hostel Singapore
Address: 624 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218223, Singapore
Region: Singapore > Singapore
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #43 of 134 Speciality lodging in Singapore
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
7 years ago The Hive opened our doors to the world.The support from all our guests over the years and the hardwork + great service put in, The Hive is still going strong 7 years on.Those who have stayed and returned would vouch that we have been constantly upgrading ourselves so that we are in a better position to serve.Our commitment to great service has not changed since Day 1 and that will continue to be our main focus for the many years to come.In 2012, expect to see many more improvements. For those that loved our FREE breakfast (cereals & toast), FREE Internet usage (Wi-Fi included), all day FREE coffee & tea, NO CURFEW, fantastic SERVICE, these are here to stay!Looking for a place that can host your family on that long awaited family holiday?Never knew what it is like to bunk in with a people from all over the world?All you need is a clean, comfortable, cosy place to rest that is easy on the pockets and only worrying where to go and what to eat?Well, The Hive might just be THE place. ... more   less 
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