Betel Box Backpackers Hostel
Heritage charm, local markets, and a friendly cat in Joo Chiat
Betel Box Backpackers Hostel is set in a restored 1920s shophouse in the Joo Chiat area, offering a restaurant, free WiFi in common areas, and a resident cat. It's an 8-minute walk from Geylang Serai Malay Village Market and features bike rental and city tours.
This hostel offers a unique stay in a traditional restored shophouse, giving a glimpse into 1920s Singapore. The Joo Chiat area is rich in culture, with the Geylang Serai Malay Village Market just an 8-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and relax in the common room with free WiFi, often joined by Whisky, the resident cat. The hostel organizes city tours and offers bike rentals for exploring the neighborhood. A bus stop is a two-minute walk, providing easy access to the city center, and Paya Lebar MRT Train Station is a 15-minute walk.
- 01Staying in a historic shophouse
- 02The friendly resident cat, Whisky
- 03Easy access to local markets
- 04Organized city tours and bike rental
- Restored shophouse
- Resident cat
- City tours
- Bike rental
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi in common room







