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Top 6 Student Hostel in Singapore

Stay in student hostel is part of university life, is also an important part of settling down to your studies and making friends. In Singapore, most private universities do not have on-campus accommodation, but there are numbers of private student hostel in the market which international students can consider.

Student Hostels are generally accepting Singapore Student visa (pass) holders only, and students can stay with a group of people within similar age. Besides, Utility bills, Wi-Fi internet access, 24-hour security are commonly all-inclusive, is easy for international students to settle down in the new country.

yo:HA Hostel

yo:HA hostel is one of the biggest student accommodation provider in Singapore. It has four hostel branches and able to host over 2,000 students.

yo:HA @ Evans has three accommodation blocks and can easily host about 400 students. It located near the centre of Singapore and just 10 minutes’ walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens.

The hostel comes with a study lounge, Gym, outdoor BBQ pits, communal kitchen, laundry room. Inside the room, each student will have a bed, wardrobe, study table. Depending on the type of room, students will either have an attached bathroom inside their bedroom or a shared bathroom with other bedrooms.

yo:HA @ Evans Hostel Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract)
Triple Room$760$550$540
Twin Room (with attached bathroom)$1,120$770$760
Single Room$1,010$790$770
Single Room (with attached bathroom)$1,330$920$900
All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 26 Evans Road | Singapore 259367
  • Price includes: Utilities, House Keeping, Wi-Fi, 24/7 Security
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore33 mins13 mins
Dimensions International College (Main Campus)35 mins9 mins
ESSEC Business School32 mins13 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus30 mins 12 mins
James Cook University37 mins19 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy31 mins17 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts26 mins15 mins
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts32 mins14 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)25 mins12 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia30 mins12 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management38 mins12 mins
TMC Academy30 mins16 mins

yo:HA @ Henderson has more than 100 fully-furnished rooms, it is located at Bukit Merah district with easy access to the city centre in 15 mins.

The hostel has a study room, badminton court, basketball court, BBQ pit, Gym, TV lounge, communal kitchen, pantry area and laundry room. Inside the room, the student will their individual bed, wardrobe and study table.

yo:HA @ Henderson Hostel Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (6 months contract)
Triple Room $830$610$570
Twin Room$1,000$700$650
All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 98 Henderson Rd, Singapore 159543
  • Price includes: Utilities, House Keeping, Wi-Fi, 24/7 Security
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore1 hour16 mins
Dimensions International College ( Main Campus)57 mins27 mins
ESSEC Business School28 mins14 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus26 mins 12 mins
James Cook University48 mins24 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy31 mins17 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts34 mins20 mins
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts32 mins14 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)50 mins20 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia26 mins12 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management23 mins9 mins
TMC Academy31 mins17 mins

yo:HA Hostel @ Pearl’s Hill holds 336 fully furnished one and two-bedroom apartments located at the centre of Chinatown.

The hostel has a gym, basketball court, badminton court, BBQ pits. In each apartment, it comes with a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

yo:HA @ Pearl's Hill Hostel Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (more than 1-month contract)
Twin Room (1-bedroom apartment)$1,246.55
Twin Room (2-bedroom apartment)$909.50
Single Room (2-bedroom apartment)$1,296.30
All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 201 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Singapore 168977
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore50 mins13 mins
Dimensions International College45 mins23 mins
ESSEC Business School35 mins18 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus41 mins 15 mins
James Cook University42 mins19 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy22 mins15 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts26 mins15 mins
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts23 mins19 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)46 mins17 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia41 mins15 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management38 mins14 mins
TMC Academy25 mins14 mins

yo:HA Hostel @ Woodlands comprise 32 three-bedroom apartments with 96 fully-furnished rooms.

Each of the apartment has a living room, laundry area and kitchen. Inside of each room, each student will have an individual bed, wardrobe, study table, attached washroom (depending on room type).

yo:HA @ Woodlands Hostel Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (1 month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (3 months contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (6 months contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (12 months contract)
Twin Room$670$620$560$500
Twin Room (with attached bathroom)$740$680$620$550
Single Room$1,030$950$870$770
Single Room (with attached bathroom)$1,140$1,060$950$840
All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 98 Henderson Rd, Singapore 159543
  • Price includes: Utilities, House Keeping, Wi-Fi, 24/7 Security
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore58 mins25 mins
Dimensions International College1 hour 4 mins24 mins
ESSEC Business School49 mins25 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus52 mins 22 mins
James Cook University1 hour 14 mins27 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy58 mins31 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts50 mins28 mins
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts56 mins31 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)44 mins22 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia52 mins22 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management1 hour 10 mins25 mins
TMC Academy58 mins31 mins

Dwell Student Living

Dwell student living located in the city centre in a 10-storey building and its contain 148 bedrooms. The hostel can host about 400 students, and it is one of few student hostels in Singapore can host a large number of students.

Dwell has a prime location can easy access to transportation, especially in close to several institutions and universities. Many of food options at nearby food centres, coffee shops, supermarkets and 24-hour convenience stores all within walking distance from the student hostel.

The hostel comes with a study lounge, outdoor lounge, communal kitchen, laundry room. In each room, the student will have an individual bed, wardrobe, study table, attached washroom (depending on room type).

Dwell Student Living Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (12-month contract)
Quad Room$670-$730$640-$690$620-$670$600-$650
Triple Room$850-$900$800-$850$775-$825$750-$799
Twin Room$900-$1,550$850-$1,500$825-$1,455$800-$1,410
Single Room $1,550-$1,650$1,500-$1,600$1,455-$1,550$1,400-$1,500
All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 1A Short Street, Singapore 188210
  • Price includes: Utilities, House Keeping, Wi-Fi
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore28 mins10 mins
Dimensions International College34 mins21 mins
ESSEC Business School34 mins20 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus32 mins 18 mins
James Cook University27 mins15 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy3 mins by walking4 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts1 min by walking1 min
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts6 mins by walking5 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)30 mins14 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia32 mins18 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management40 mins18 mins
TMC Academy2 mins by walking11 mins

Homestead Halls @ Tessensohn

Homestead Halls @ Tessensohn is located at Tessensohn road with walking distance to both Boon Keng MRT station and Farrer Park MRT station. Hostel management often holds hall activities such as welcome parties, movie outing, birthday celebration and activity night.

The hostel has a study lounge, outdoor lounge, communal kitchen, laundry room. Inside the room, the student will a bed, wardrobe, study table (depending on room type).

Homestead Halls @ Tessensohn Room Rate

Room TypeMonthly Rent Per Bed (1-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (3-month contract)Monthly Rent Per Bed (6-month contract)
Sharing Room*$980$852$767
Quad Room$1,399$1,217$1,095
Twin Room$1,574$1,369$1,232
*Sharing Rooms are up to 8 pax for female sharing room and up to 13 pax for male sharing room. All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars inclusive of local tax (GST)
  • Address: 98 Henderson Rd, Singapore 159543
  • Price includes: Utilities, House Keeping, Wi-Fi, 24/7 Security
  • Nearby universities and colleges
Name of the UniversityTravelling Time by Public Transport (MRT/Bus)Travelling Time by Taxi
Curtin Singapore17 mins10 mins
Dimensions International College30 mins18 mins
ESSEC Business School45 mins23 mins
INSEAD Asia Campus44 mins 21 mins
James Cook University23 mins12 mins
Kaplan Higher Education Academy21 mins11 mins
LASALLE College of the Arts19 mins8 mins
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts24 mins11 mins
PSB Academy (STEM Campus)31 mins16 mins
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia44 mins21 mins
S P Jain School of Global Management36 mins22 mins
TMC Academy19 mins13 mins

Living in a student hostel gives international students the opportunity to interact with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, will also help to develop social skills and widen intellectual horizons.