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The Hive Backpackers Hostel

624 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218223, Singapore
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The Hive Backpackers Hostel
4.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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Singapore, Singapore
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

shared the twin room (SGD55 per night) with my friend when she came over to visit me in Singapore. it's a cosy little hostel, lounge, breakfast area, bedrooms and washrooms are decent and well maintained. Staff are nice and friendly. To set your expectations right - the bedrooms are really small, there are only beds, a little shelf, small wall... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights. It cost us $55 SND per night. The breakfast, while just bread and spread, was decent. The room was small, but the AC worked well, and it was easy enough to sleep. You can hear everything and everyone that goes past your door as it is paper thin.

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hi wellingtonviking, Thank you for your feedback. Being decent is average for us. We will definitely work towards providing an improved breakfast offering. As you may have read from our other responses, we will be going through a major renovation very soon and that means a better Hive to serve our guests. Take care wherever you are! More

Malaysia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It was our second time staying at The Hive. We booked a double room for 3 nights. Our room was situated on the first floor, next to the main road. Pros: 1. The Hive's location is near the MRT station less than 10mins walk. 2. Lots of food choices nearby and convenience store too. 3. Security has improved with the... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear ellycmc7, We hear your comments about the insufficient information about the parking facilities. Rest assure we will update all our staff regarding the parking facilities. We are also working on a new website where our availability can be viewed instantly from our website so it cuts down on the time our guests spend exchanging emails. We apologise for the... More

Manila, Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

My friends and I took a room for three for 4 days. Our expectations based from the reviews we read, which actually made us decide to choose this place, weren't exactly met. Our room is not that big, no closets, no other appliances, just a plain and simple bedroom. One of the things we didn't like was that our room... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Hey kpbolt, It is with mixed feelings I am replying to you. I am very glad that you wrote from a very objective position. You were fair in your judgment. Our rooms are very basic, no-frills if that's what they call it. We hear you. We will definitely consider having some storage facility when we embark on our next phase... More

Jakarta, Indonesia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

had three nights stay in triple room.....though it has inside bathroom, but no need to worry as there is outside bathroom as well in the same floor (for your backup bathroom if you'r in a hurry) .Hair dryer is available in hallway, provide with mirror. Coming back at night around 11 or 12 pm will be quite safe. They will... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Just came back from Spore and had a pleasant stay at the Hive. We were looking for a place to sleep and this is what we chose. Our hostel was across the road - which I expected and we were given a 5 person bedroom. Some of my friends were expecting a small room with nowhere to walk but were... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Hello xxBlackbambooxx! We liked that you prefer the privacy away from the main building. There will be a major renovation done to that building very soon. Whatever that has been given the thumbs up by our guests we will keep them and we will make the place even better! Keep a lookout! More

Sri Kembangan, Malaysia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I slept in a female dorm (6beds) for two nights. This dorm is located in another building which is opposite of the main hostel. Pro: 1. Cheap. 2. comfy beds (if you are not taking the top bunks as some skills might be needed to climb). Cons: 1. Unfriendly staff. - no effort to introduce the hostel facilities, etc. -... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
28 March 2012

Hi s1ngee, We are sorry the hostel did not live up to your expectations especially when it was highly recommended by other travellers. I can imagine how it felt not being engaged by our staff. I am certainly not impressed by that either because that it not what we are known for and it is not our standard. The hostel... More

Pulau Penang, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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Speaking IMHO... Not up to my expectation as a hostel. Was not informed that the dorm is not in the same building as the reception. Have to cross the street and walk for a good few minutes to get to my dorm. Only two shower rooms available on the first floor for a big number of us. Staff dashed into... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
28 March 2012

Hi KenixSokYee, We regret that the location of our other building caused you inconvenience. We are currently in discussion with our landlord to relocate that premise. As for our staff who dashed into the room, we will take appropriate actions to ensure it does not happen again. We make it a point to tell all our staff to knock before... More

Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

A little north of the Little India quarter we had a very good stay during our visit to Singapore. The twin room was spacious and clean. Good and quiet air-conditioning. Shared shower and toilet were clean and good.

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Hey TripadvNL, Thank you for your review! We are happy you had a good stay at The Hive. We do hope to see you again if there's a chance! If not, take care wherever you are! More

Jakarta, Indonesia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

i booked double room no window only cost SGD 50, it's small room but clean. such a great deals! bathroom isn't attached with room but clean as well. i suggest you bring your own blanket if you go here, since its too thin and air con so freezing. They serve nice breakfast tho'. MRT just across the hostel, 5 min... More

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Spens12, Owner at The Hive Backpackers Hostel, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Hey hey Nhazzla M! Thanks for the review! We have noted your feedback about the blankets. Frankly, we are in the midst of changing our blankets to something nicer, better and lighter. As we always say, we are constantly improving ourselves and with feedbacks like this, it certainly makes our job a whole lot easier! Thank you! More

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624 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218223, Singapore
Price range (per night):* S$19 - 59

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