Fisher BnB
by the TopOfHotel team
Fisher BnB is the highest-reviewed hostel in this group — 9.0+ tells you straight that guests love the cleanliness and the service.
Fisher BnB is the highest-reviewed hostel in this group — 9.0+ tells you straight that guests love the cleanliness and the service.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The dorms and private rooms are plain but kept very clean — soft beds, privacy curtains, a locker at every bed, a power outlet and a reading light. The shared bathrooms get singled out for praise in reviews, and the air-con runs well all night. Rooms start at $20 a night.
Food and amenities
Breakfast comes bundled into the rate, and reviewers describe it as plenty and clean rather than fancy. Beyond that the package is simple: a locker on every bed, free Wi-Fi and air-con. The neighbourhood fills in the rest, with local restaurants and cheap hawker centres a short walk from the door.
Location and getting there
It's a 5-7 minute walk to Lavender MRT on the East-West line, and from there Bugis and Raffles Place are 5-10 minutes away. The streets around the hostel are quieter than Chinatown, with local food and budget hawker centres close by.
Things to know before booking
The common area is limited because this is a small hostel, so there isn't much space to hang out. That same small size means it books up fast — reserve well ahead, especially in high season. And the home-like, low-key feel won't suit anyone looking for a big, social party hostel.
Our take
This is the highest-reviewed hostel in the group at 9.0+, and the scores track with what guests actually mention — clean rooms, friendly service, breakfast thrown in. For solo travelers and couples who want somewhere calm and tidy on a budget near Lavender MRT, it's an easy pick.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 9.0+ review score — the highest of the ten hostels we picked, across both Agoda (9.0) and Booking.com (9.1).
- Cleanliness and staff draw steady praise; the shared bathrooms in particular get singled out in reviews.
- Breakfast is included in the rate and every bed comes with its own locker.
- Lavender is quieter than Chinatown, which makes it a better base if you actually want to rest.
- Rooms are simple but kept very clean, with soft beds, privacy curtains, a power outlet and a reading light at each bunk.
- The common area is limited, since this is a small hostel — there isn't much room to hang out.
- Being small, it books up fast, so reserve well ahead, especially in high season.
- The home-like, low-key feel won't suit travelers who want a big social hostel scene.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- Book ahead — it's a small place, and the high score means beds go fast in high season.
- Eat at the budget hawker centres a short walk away to keep food costs down alongside the cheap bed.
- Take Lavender MRT on the East-West line to reach Bugis and Raffles Place in 5-10 minutes.