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7.8

Very good

280 reviews

280 reviews

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7.9

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - Inside city center
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
VG Bridaal Services

40 m

Little India

60 m

Haniffa Textiles

70 m

Khan Mohamed Bhoy & Sons

80 m

Indian Heritage Centre

80 m

Popular landmarks
Orchard Road

1.7 km

Singapore Flyer

2.3 km

Sands Skypark Observation Deck

2.6 km

Gardens By The Bay East

2.8 km

Chinatown

2.9 km

Closest landmarks
Wahweda's

100 m

Indian Handicraft Centre

150 m

Prince of Wales

150 m

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

170 m

Lithe House

170 m

Clifden Hostel

No. 12A Upper Dickson Road, Little India, Singapore, Singapore, 207472 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Little India, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Gardens By The Bay East. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

290 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent breakfast

Inside city center

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Shops

Coffee shop

Restaurants

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Singapore are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.2
Location rating7.9
Nearest airportSeletar Airport (XSP)
Distance to airport12.3 km

Rooms available at Clifden Hostel

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Family with Private Bathroom (6 Guests)
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 3 bunk beds
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom - 6 Persons
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 6 bunk beds
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Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed
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2 People in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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2 People in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Clifden Hostel?

Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

What is the smoking policy at Clifden Hostel?

Clifden Hostel does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Clifden Hostel?

Little India MRT Station is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 320 m away from Clifden Hostel.

What restaurants are nearby Clifden Hostel?

Clifden Hostel is located in Little India, famous for good restaurants such as Komala Vilas, Kailash Parbat and Bismillah BIRYANI.

What popular shopping places are close to Clifden Hostel?

Clifden Hostel is located in Little India area which features shopping places such as Mustafa Centre, VG Bridaal Services and Haniffa Textiles.

What are popular attractions near Clifden Hostel?

Clifden Hostel is located in Little India area, which is famous for attractions such as Little India, Indian Heritage Centre and Campbell Lane.

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What people love about Clifden Hostel

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "I think the hotel's location was excellent as everything is accessible."

    Marc

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    April 12, 2019

  • 8.4

    Excellent

    "overall, our stay was okay."

    Marc

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    April 12, 2019

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "The staff was nice too."

    Marc

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    April 12, 2019

Overall rating:

7.8

Very good
280 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Facilities
6.8
Location
7.9
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More about Clifden Hostel

More about Clifden Hostel

Clifden Hostel

See the best of Singapore with a stay at Clifden Hostel, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations.
Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hostel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with services including luggage storage. The hostel's on-site dry cleaning service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less.
In-room conveniences include daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hostel provides air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests.


Dining and things to do

Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hostel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options.
Hostel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Singapore. The most well-known nearby local attraction is Singapore Flyer which is located just about 2.2 km away. Pose in front of Sands Skypark Observation Deck located 2.5 km away, and you can always show your friends the time you went to Singapore.


Reasons to stay here

This hostel stands out for its staff and service, scoring higher than 83% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities

Good
Facilities

6.8

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

23 mentions

Housekeeping

20 mentions

Internet

7 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Filipino
  • Malay
  • Tamil
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Shops
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Locker
  • Non-smoking
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

No. 12A Upper Dickson Road, Little India, Singapore, Singapore, 207472
Very good
Location

7.9

Airports
  • Seletar Airport (XSP)
    12.3 km 23 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
    16.8 km 25 min drive
Public transportation
  • Little India MRT Station
    320 m 5 min walk
  • Rochor MRT Station
    320 m 6 min walk
Hospital or clinic
  • Wahweda's
    100 m
Shopping
  • Orchard Road
    1.7 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    110 m 9 min drive
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    100 m 2 min walk

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Orchard Road
    1.7 km
  • Singapore Flyer
    2.3 km
  • Sands Skypark Observation Deck
    2.6 km
  • Gardens By The Bay East
    2.8 km
  • Chinatown
    2.9 km
  • Cloud Forest
    2.9 km
  • Singapore Botanic Gardens
    4.1 km
  • National Orchid Garden
    4.2 km
  • Night Safari
    12.7 km
  • Singapore Zoo
    12.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • VG Bridaal Services
    40 m
  • Little India
    60 m
  • Haniffa Textiles
    70 m
  • Khan Mohamed Bhoy & Sons
    80 m
  • Indian Heritage Centre
    80 m
  • Campbell Lane
    100 m
  • Wahweda's
    100 m
  • Little India Arcade
    110 m
  • Indian Classical Music Centre
    110 m
  • Street art str
    120 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-6 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:00
  • Check-out until12:00
The property
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of rooms 68
  • Year property opened2015
  • Most recent renovation2015

Reviews of Clifden Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.8
/
10
Cleanliness7.4
Facilities6.8
Location7.9
Room comfort and quality7.2
Service8.7
Value for money8.2
High score for Singapore
Rating
9+ Exceptional (44)
8-9 Excellent (24)
7-8 Very Good (42)
6-7 Good (15)
<6 Below Expectation (33)
Time of the year
Mar - May (42)
Jun - Aug (50)
Sep - Nov (33)
Dec - Feb (33)

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9.6
Exceptional
novi from Indonesia
Family with young children
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
Stayed 2 nights in September 2016

Nice location, strategic area, great staff, i love stay here”

we booked a 4 bed private room with shared bathroom. when we arrived, they upgrade us to a family room with 6 bed en suite bathroom. We get a free breakfast and 2 big bottles of mineral water, plus hot water at any time to make a coffee or tea. The lokcation is near little india station, you can walk a way, so easy to go everywhere, easily getting halal food and close to the market, mustafa center, Bugis, Arab villages, and the bus terminal to singapore. and most important of all his staff are very nice and pleasant n helpfull. if I go to singapore again, I would stay in Cliffden hostel. Great memory!!

Reviewed September 21, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
Noor from Indonesia
Family with teens
Stayed 3 nights in August 2016

Great location, clean & tidy, friendly staff”

I stayed for 4 days with my teenage kids. We got room with 6 beds & ensuite bathroom. No amenities, bring your own. The room always cleaned, breakfast provided (bread & jams). the staff very helpful & friendly. Towels can be rent for S$1/pax for the length of stay. Location is easy to access from Little India MRT station(200-300m). Close to Sri Veemmakaliaman temple (200m). If you dont mind walking, you could walk to Haji Lane, Kampong Glam and Bugis street (900m). Food: many restaurant around the hostel if you dont mind Indian food. There are moslem restaurand in neighbouring street.

Reviewed August 10, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
Khen from Philippines
Group
2 People in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 5 nights in April 2018

The Receptionists”

The Receptionist in the morning is really beautiful and accommodating. She gave us all the information needed on our stay and recommended a lot of places for us to visit in Singapore. The hostel really has a great location it's near the stations like Little India, Rochor, and Farrer Park

Reviewed April 29, 2018

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8.4
Excellent
Katherine from Philippines
Family with young children
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
Stayed 3 nights in April 2018

Overall its an 8/10 for me. Would highly recommend to friends and family. ”

Cost is very cheap and offers free light breakfast. Unlimited bread and butter with peanut butter and jelly plus unlimited coffee and milk tea. The staff is also Filipino. She is very accomodating and hospitable. I would suggest that they provide clean towels and toilet papers. Overall, it was a comfortable stay for our family. Thank you Clifden Hostel!

Reviewed April 10, 2018

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7.6
Very good
Dung from Vietnam
Group
2 People in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

Good hostel and nice staff!”

We already booked 2 beds in mixed-room in Clifden hostel 2 nights (13 and 14 May). Staffs in this hostel are very kind and enthusiastic, they helped us alots for the first time we came to Singapore. Room and toilets are clean. Staying in this hostel is easy to get bus and DT Line to go to other places. However, our beds is not good a bit because they're not secure and the sound made us difficult to sleep. Anw, thank you so much for your service :D

Reviewed May 18, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Martin from Philippines
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in August 2016

Great budget stay”

Just a few walks away from Little India MRT stop, the hostel is clean and convenient for travelers. Staff are super friendly and approachable. There are multiple comfort rooms for use. Breakfast is bread with 4 choices of spreads - kaya, cheese, liverspread and blueberry and with hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Would love to go back there.

Reviewed August 11, 2016

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8.4
Excellent
Joel from United Kingdom
Couple
2 People in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in June 2017

6 dorm room was good”

The place was clean and comfortable and in a good location. We booked an 8 dorm room but when we turned up they tried to put us in a 12 dorm room which we refused as we paid more for less people in a room. In the end we were put in a 6 dorm room which ended up better for us. The bathroom was clean but very small. They charge for towels, not good! Breakfast was included but we did not eat it as it was just bread! As the hostel is located in little india we would much prefer some proper indian breakfast at the tekka centre just down the road which is brilliant.

Reviewed June 13, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Kirstine from Philippines
Family with young children
Family with Private Bathroom (6 Guests)
Stayed 3 nights in November 2018

Near MRT”

We got a room with a private bathroom. We are outside most of the day but we find the room comfortable to sleep in. Airconditioning was good, plus it has a fan. It has a good location because it is near the MRT and is situated in Little India. They do not provide towel but they have hot shower. They have unlimited bread with margarine/jam/peanut butter and coffee/choco during breakfast time. Staff were also friendly.

Reviewed November 08, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Kathreen from Philippines
Couple
2 People in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in August 2018

Exceptional”

Pros: The receptionist is a Filipina. Near little India mrt station, about 500 mts. Near mustafa center (24hrs mall). Clean toilet despite shared by other travelers. With breakfast but not heavy, only bread and coffee. (im used to with rice as breakfast). provides service to airport at S$9 per head but if you do not have a lot of baggage then better used the mrt,a lot cheaper. con: we were not informed regarding the schedule of house keeping which is between 11am-2pm, we took a bath within the house keeping hours and the caretaker scold us. haha we just ignored him but still not a very good customer experience. all in all still,a good place to stay.

Reviewed August 20, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Dyah from Indonesia
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in July 2016

Dyah - Batam”

Near to Little India MRT Station, easy to find, friendly customer service, clean room, clean toilets, wifi ok, AirCond ok, breakfast also ok, worth with those lower price..recommended for backpacker..😉

Reviewed August 01, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
muhammad from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 5 nights in November 2017

Wonderful experience ”

I always like clifden hostel and it is very convenient and supportive staff

Reviewed December 07, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Boy
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in November 2017

Great place to stay for a budget traveler”

Great place to stay for a budget traveler. Just near at Little India MRT Station. With very accommodating and kind receptionists, Afun, Sewen and most esp. my kababayan Jona. Had met friendly Italian, British and German roommates. I’ll definitely book again with the place when I come back in SG.

Reviewed December 11, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Jean from Netherlands
Solo traveler
2 People in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in November 2017

Ok hostel, great neighbourhood”

no towel breakfast was just toastbread from the supermarket, but there are many cheap eats nearby such as the Tekka centre Location is great in little india, subway and mall within walking distance There were no quiet hours suggested. And this guy in the dorm was on the phone for hours. Inconsiderate people are not the hostels fault, but promoting quiet hours would help against people working while living in hostels, while in the dorm room.

Reviewed November 17, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Andre from Portugal
Group
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
Stayed 1 night in August 2016

Good value for money for a basic accomodation”

Pros: location (in Little India close to MRT), staff is very helpfull and polite, good low budget option Cons: very small room, breakfast is served in a corridor and consists only in toasts (with butter or jam) and coffee/tea Overall, we are happy customers and we reccomend for a low budget short stay in Singapore

Reviewed August 29, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Raymond from Indonesia
Business traveler
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

Very satisfied”

I was staying there with my family for 6 nights. Pretty much happy with everything, helpful staff, clean room and bathroom. Near to mrt station and yeah considering the price, it is value for money and you get what you pay for. I will definitely return to the hostel someday. Cheers

Reviewed April 14, 2016

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7.6
Very good
Rizkita from Indonesia
Group
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Ok”

(+) This hostel is good enough for the cheap price you get. Location is 5-7 mins walk from Little India Station. They allow you to store your luggage there before check-in time so you can get around city comfortably (-) No curtain

Reviewed March 21, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
RINI from Indonesia
Family with young children
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
Stayed 2 nights in April 2017

Budgeted hostel and nice staff”

Near the Little India station, Tekka market and Mustafa centre. Very friendly staff and they gave us local sim card and upgrade our room (both are nice compliments). Family room is clean with private bathroom, good wifi and easy to find restaurant around. Breakfast with bread and strawberry/peanut jam, and Coffee/Hot Choco. Overall we're happy to stay here.

Reviewed April 19, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Fransiskus from Indonesia
Group
Family with Private Bathroom (6 Guests)
Stayed 2 nights in August 2016

Good”

When we get to this hotel, we are transferred to other hotel that was same boss, their reason is the bathroom for our room was broken, so we are move to the Kawan Hostel, not to far from this hostel. Kawan Hostel is good hostel, near MRT station Rochor, near to Mustafa Center, clean room but no toiletries at all, we have to pay for towel, but the staff was friendly, breakfast just toast bread, coffee, milk tea, and hot chocolate.

Reviewed August 12, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Rizki from Indonesia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in March 2016

Great Hostel”

Definately would stay here if I ever came to Singapore again. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, free wifi, with a quite cheap price for everything I got. Wonderful!!

Reviewed March 17, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Reuben from Philippines
Solo traveler
Stayed 4 nights in February 2017

Excellent”

Provides easy access to the city center via MRT or bus. Staff is accommodating and front desk is always ready to assist you. Free breakfast that is included consists bread and jam, butter or peanut butter along with coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Beds are clean and pillows are soft (too soft probably, just bring an extra travel-sized one if you are not into that). Great wifi connection, and small but very functional bathroom. Lots of restaurants available near the hostel, mostly Muslim and Hindi cuisine (Tekka [hawker] Centre is also near). Perfect for backpackers and budget travellers.

Reviewed February 10, 2017

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