Took note of the hostel while i was working in Singapore, and in the recent past i have had the opportunity to stay at this hostel. The first positive thing about the hostel is that the staff is extremely helpful,very accomodating to meet the needs of the people staying here be it tourists,students or even working professionals. The hostel unlike... More

The hostel is in fantastic location in an awesome part of Singapore. You are within walking distance from two MRT stations, 100m from the amazing Maxwell St Hawker stalls and 100m from the lively (but expensive) Ann Siang Hill and Club St. The two temples are also close by and the awesome Smith, Pagoda and Temple streets. Two highlights for... More

Easy to find from the mrt station from the airport. Receptionist's where very helpful in telling where to go or what to do to maximise our short stay. Only downside was the air con wasn't quite up to scratch if u where furthest from the unit (which we where); still can't complain for the price, both me and my girlfriend... More

This was not a good experience for my friend and I. We checked in for one night and when we entered the room it was the size of a very small bathroom except for that there were 10 bunk beds crammed in there. There was air but it was hot and sticky and the room smelled like mold. The towels... More

If your looking for something cheap but not wanting the usual hostel, this is one of the better hostels in Singapore. Great location, near MRT, food and shopping as well as Chinatown. Staff are very helpful and polite. Unlike Wink hostel they did provide free towels and bathroom amenities. The condition of the hostel appears to have been overlooked over... More

Matchbox is located in a quiet and clean road just off of Chinatown. It's close proximity to Maxwell Rd hawker centre is a bonus for cheap, authentic Singaporean/Chinese and Asian cuisine. The hostel itself is very clean and tidy, and never felt crowded, even though I was in a 10-pod dorm. I really enjoyed the good night's sleep being in... More

We heard so much glowing rebiews about Matchbox from blogger-travellers which convinced my husband & I to give Matchbox a try. The hostel did not disappoint. It was w/in walking distance of the MRT, it was near a great food center, and was located in a quiet street. The place itself was charming: I fell in love w the indoor... More

If you are travelling solo, like I was, this is an excellent option for you. The rooms are large, but the beds are setup in these small "pods", so you still have a fair amount of privacy. It's extremely clean and the location is excellent, 5 min walk to the subway and 2 min walk to the heart of chinatown.

I made a reservation at this hostel after struggling to find decent and affordable hotels in Singapore that corresponded with my budget. I had no regrets as the location is great relative to restaurants and shops, there are lots of transport options nearby, and Chinatown is just around the corner. My room and bed were small - they were clean... More