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title: "CSW Hostel, Singapore: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "CSW Hostel in Singapore: rated 7.8 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★ · The Private Stay
# CSW Hostel

Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore

7.8 ·  Good 523 reviews ·  #420 #420 of 558 in Singapore ·  8.8 Location score
## About CSW Hostel

CSW Hostel is a hostel in Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 523 reviews. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Singapore. The nearest airport, Seletar Airport (XSP), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

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

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

- **Rooms:** 28

- **Opened:** 1990

- **Last renovated:** 2000

- **Chain:** The Private Stay

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 67

Block 5, Banda Street, #02-70 & #02-82

## How CSW Hostel scores

Better rated than 24% of hotels in Singapore

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **8.8**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Singapore average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **93**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<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="">Palawan Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Maxwell MRT</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 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="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 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="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery90 m
-   Ikan Billy90 m
-   Polyart Aquarium140 m
-   Singapore Coins And Notes Museum250 m
-   The Majestic Theatre380 m
-   Red Dot Design Museum420 m

## CSW Hostel: in detail

At CSW Hostel, 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. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at CSW Hostel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. 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 blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. CSW Hostel 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. At CSW Hostel, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site.

### Compare

## Compare CSW Hostel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about CSW Hostel

### How do guests rate CSW Hostel?

CSW Hostel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 523 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Singapore.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at CSW Hostel?

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

### Is there parking at CSW Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is CSW Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Seletar Airport (XSP), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does CSW Hostel have?

CSW Hostel has 28 rooms.

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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/csw-hostel-singapore/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/