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Reviews of The Bohemian 2 stars

40 Mosque Street, Chinatown, 059518 Singapore, Singapore

#151 of 476 hotels in Singapore

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Review score

Based on 457 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Budget friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet and shower together but I didn't use the showers on the ground floor, there might have been separate showers down there.

    The staff were lovely and friendly, helpful and easy to talk to. They kept the place as tidy and clean as possible. They provided a light breakfast every morning from 8am, if you needed anything they were always there to help. There was a small safe for each person in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Clean hostel. Walking distance to shops and eateries. Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift in the hostel. Not ideal if you're on the 3rd floor. I left my luggage in the living area on the ground floor and took out toiletries and night clothes which I kept in the bedroom because too stairs to carry heavy luggage to the top floor.

    Fantastic location to subway lines. In the heart of China Town. Near to little india. 2 different train lines walking distance from hostel. Friendly, helpful staff. Walking distance to most things. Clean dorms, lockers in the bedroom.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall a good, comfy, and social hostel with a fantastic alternative artistic vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathrooms were just so hot, stuffy, and humid. Having to use the toilet anytime during the day or night was just brutal. The rooms were absolutely frigid during the night, and the rooms also did not have any lockers which were big enough for me to store my laptop. They do have small lockers, but I feel like the bare minimum for a dorm locker in a hostel would be a safe that is large enough to store a laptop. The hostel was also expensive as well. Although the hostel was good (and Singapore is expensive) I don't know if I can justify paying $35 USD/night to pay for a dorm room and have the downsides that I just outlined.

    The breakfast in the morning s was simple but nice! The staff were super kind. The art and vibe of the hostel was just so so cute I thought! And the location was great with the hostel being minutes away from amazing food and being in the center of China Town. Everything was clean and the hostel felt very safe as well. The orange juice machine outside the from of the hostel too was nice as well! It was also very easy to meet people too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lockers are too small for a Notebook

    Such an amazing place. The girls at the reception are so nice and welcoming and it's such a cool social place. Honestly one of my favorite Hostels so far, just because the people were so amazing. It's obviously still a Hostel so please still expect bunks and shared bathrooms. But everything was clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't an issue for me, but it's worth noting that beds are quite small, I'm 5'4'', and it was just a little bit longer. I'd advise checking that before booking if someone's tall

    Great location. Very helpful and friendly stuff. Basic but kept very clean and tidy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, amazing staff, I'd stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you don't use the comfort of a capsule, I find it too pricey; the dorms are priced okay. The blanket you get is a fleece one, with no cover sheet. So you might wanna use a personal silk sleeping bag. The towel in the dorms is a cheap one - you get better quality one for the capsule.

    The lady at the counter is SO helpful and really nice. She gives you all advice necessary. At 7pm they gather people to do a tour to the light and water show. You'll walk by yourself, as group in the end, which is absolutely fine. It's a very sociable place and easy to meet people. The capsules are next level - if you're looking for some more privacy and a moment to chill - you even have a private TV built in. (I stayed 2 nights in a 4-bed dorm, 1 night in a capsule as this was the last option for a short notice extension ). Bathrooms are clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it was very expensive for the experience we had. I found a cockroach on my mattress. The bathrooms were small and I didn't like that the shower was in the toilet. We also got woken up every night by other guests.

    The location was good and they offer tea coffee and toast in the morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel requieres the owners to invest in a bit of maintenance work, there is mould in the shower ceilings on the first floor due to the humidity and the decorative tiles are falling off the walls.

    The woman working on the reception desk was really, really helpful and friendly and worked very hard. It was great that the AC was left on all night otherwise it would’ve been hard to sleep. The lady who prepared the breakfast was friendly and efficient too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the toilets are limited in number and irresponsible guests often clog up the toilet with their hair. - the lighting was dim on the ground floor. - the partition or curtain that was supposed to separate my bed from the room broke after another guest accidentally knocked it down past midnight. We tried to fix it back but it was not effective. Hence, I slept the whole night without any curtain and anyone who walked past me could see me. - the room needs some natural ventilation with fresh air outside as it was stuffy and mouldy when I was there.

    - the hotel is located in close proximity to the MRT station, which is very advantageous - the beds were comfortable - the host was super friendly from the whole checking in process all the way until I check out - the air conditioning of the rooms was working very well. - there was a good breakfast available for all guests at the ground floor in the morning

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms located on the 2nd, 3th and 4th floors. I only like the 2nd floor, as 3th and 4th are too high to walk, especially if you forget something. Between 11am - 3pm they clean, so they open the window and turn off AC. It's hot times. No washer/dryer in the hostel. To pay by a credit card you need to walk to another facility and will be charge 3% more. If you arrive after 10 pm, you need to walk to another facility and they will walk back with you. (Shouldn't they just leave a phone number to call them, so they can come in) Extra Inconvenience if you just arrived and it's pouring rain. No USB or electric adapter in the unit. The Internet on the 3 and 4 wasn't very good for me.

    The location is great, 3 min walk to MRT, Chinatown and shopping center (with AC). 25 min walking to Gardens of the bay. The first floor is a social area. Everyday at 7pm the hostel manager gathers a group and shows how to get to the light show, so it's a good way to meet people. Laundry 3 min walk, but expensive. Breakfast is white bread toast with jelly, but still nice to have and it lasted until 11am. Some beds have curtains, nice to have privacy. The place is clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dorm room I was in was on the highest floor and you needed to take the stairs down to the nearest bathroom, which was slightly annoying if you needed to go during the night.

    The Bohemian is a great place for solo travellers or backpackers. It has good facilities including a nice continental breakfast spread. The lower bunk was very comfortable and the locker was also spacious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    A great place in a great location near the railway station, not to mention food shops .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I found the second floor a bit of a hike, the ground floor would have been perfect.

    Everything, I would come again. The other gests were friendly and even though I am 82 was inviter to join the evening outing , we had one of the staff show us around the Bayside Park .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 1 night

    None. All is okay.

    Location was good, room was over-all good and breakfast is okay. Strong internet connection, I was able to do some work online. Value for money for a night stay before flight.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was poor, rooms very cold (AC) and toilets and showers combined

    Location, friendliness of staff, comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    See u again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room quit small for 8, but it’s still okay

    Super friendly for solo traveler, easy to make friends there, staff is great, you can smoke in front of the building ! The localisation is great ! And near everything u can walk to garden bay or take the subway, there is a huge night Market near so you can eat for cheap (2-8$ singapore dollars)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel to meet people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I switched halfway to the mixed and it just didn’t feel as nice as the all female one but it still met all the needs. I think it’s pretty typical of dorms in this area to not have air con in the bathrooms and to have the toilet with the showers. The first floor bathrooms are separated though.

    The owner does so much for this hostel and she does such a great job connecting people together. She provides cold tea when you first get there. They have a daily outing to the light show and breakfast is a great way to meet other travelers. The dorms were clean and air con was good. The basic necessities were met and very easy to meet people. The female capsule dorms were the best out of all the rooms. It’s big and spacious and quiet at night as it’s further up. There’s tv’s in the capsules too with provided towel and headphones.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Would absolutely recommend this hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negatives are that the plug socket by my bed was quite temperamental, the WiFi wasn't great and kept cutting out, and the showers were in the toilet cubicle which was a bit annoying.

    The host Claire was amazing. She talked through with me what sights and activities I should do when I arrived and gets a group together every evening to do a walking tour of the light shows so you get to meet people right away. It's a really social hostel without being a party hostel. Overall, the bed was comfy, the showers were clean, and location was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    Overpriced stay for a budget hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quality-price ratio of this hostel is not good. Despite paying a high price for a budget hostel, the overall experience was not worth the cost. Even for a city like Singapore, known for its high cost of living, the price was too expensive for the subpar facilities and services provided. The lack of adequate bathroom facilities, with only 2 showers that also function as toilets, is inconvenient and uncomfortable for a floor of shared rooms. Additionally, the rooms are noisy and lack sufficient space, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. Overall, the hostel does not offer good value for the price paid.

    It's in a great location. In the middle of the Chinese town, 5 minutes walk from everything. There's also a train station 200m away

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon being turned off at daytime. Considering how humid SG is, this should at least be a consolation for the guests as they are paying quite a higher premium compared to other hostels in the city, and even those in neighboring countries. At least have electric fans ready for use in the rooms.

    The staff are really kind and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were really friendly and social hostel as well. Would go back again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could have more hangers by the sink, female dorms don‘t have curtains, only 1 hair dryer, no stove for cooking

    Very social hostel, super nice staff, had such an enjoyable time there! Lobby is very artsy with its design and provides many cute games.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Easy to socialize and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Single Mixed Capsule (Lower Deck)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC in my dorm was not active all the time to reduce energy consumption when no one is in there anyway. This is usually not a problem at all to get a good sleep. However, it gets quite warm when you came back late after a night out and want to sleep very long when the AC shuts down.

    I really liked the compact community room as it makes it very easy to socialise since there was always someone in to talk to. The staff was very friendly, helpful and had some good tips for what to see in Singapore. Beds were comfortable as well with TV, headphones and sockets to charge your electronics.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Simple and accessible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Female Capsule (Upper Deck)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple breakfast (not an issue, though having a savory option would be nice) and have to go to a neighboring shop to pay via card. It would be nice if I could just pre-pay on the app instead.

    Good location, attentive staff, easy access at all hours. Only stayed one night, but right near the Chinatown metro in a good walkable area and they provide public transit instructions via email. Capsule beds as expected - women were generally considerate given how many were in the room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were not as nice as the lobby is, our door didn’t shut, and there were no curtains on the bed which would’ve been really nice

    Loved the decorations and theme of the hostel, very friendly staff, free breakfast, and nice social areas

    Stayed in December 2023

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