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title: "Checkers Backpackers, Singapore | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★
# Checkers Backpackers

Rochor, Singapore, Singapore

6.0 ·  Okay 175 reviews ·  #551 #551 of 558 in Singapore ·  9.5 Location score
## About Checkers Backpackers

Checkers Backpackers is a hostel in Rochor, Singapore, Singapore. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 175 reviews. It is 470 m from the centre of Singapore. The nearest airport, Seletar Airport (XSP), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 81

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2015

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 63

58 Dunlop Street, Singapore

## How Checkers Backpackers scores

Better rated than 1% of hotels in Singapore

-   Guest rating **6.0**
-   Location **9.5**
-   Facilities **1.7**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Singapore average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **23**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rochor MRT Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Seletar Airport (XSP)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Singapore</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Tools of Old Singapore50 m
-   The Gem Museum80 m
-   Indian Heritage Centre140 m
-   Mahatma Gandhi Memorial480 m
-   The Private Museum610 m
-   Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film620 m

## Checkers Backpackers: in detail

At Checkers Backpackers, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hostel's convenient transportation services booking. Discover the wonders of Singapore with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi, car hire and shuttle. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hostel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Checkers Backpackers with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Additionally, you can obtain minor travel essentials and miscellaneous items at the convenience stores without departing from the Checkers Backpackers. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television, in-room video streaming and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. Checkers Backpackers offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. At Checkers Backpackers, guests with diverse dietary needs are accommodated by offering options like halal among the different types of cuisine. An evening spent at hostel's nightclub can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At Checkers Backpackers, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you a fan of preparing your own dishes? You'll certainly appreciate the onsite BBQ facilities and shared kitchen for your culinary needs. At Checkers Backpackers, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by paying a visit to massage and salon for ultimate relaxation.

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## Questions about Checkers Backpackers

### How do guests rate Checkers Backpackers?

Checkers Backpackers has a guest rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 175 reviews, which is better than 1% of rated hotels in Singapore.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Checkers Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Checkers Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Checkers Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seletar Airport (XSP), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Checkers Backpackers have?

Checkers Backpackers has 81 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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