Hotel 81 - Balestier offers a warm welcome near Mustafa Centre. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, store your luggage securely, and enjoy the convenience of express check-out.
Bugis Street Shopping District - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Little India Arcade - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Seletar Airport (XSP) - 19 min drive
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 25 min drive
Senai International Airport (JHB) - 69 min drive
Batam Batu Besar (BTH-Hang Nadim) - 22.7 miles/36.5 km
Kempas Baru Station - 32 min drive
JB Sentral - 47 min drive
Farrer Park Station - 15 min walk
Novena Station - 17 min walk
Boon Keng Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Whampoa Soya Bean & Grass Jelly Drink - 4 min walk
Sing Hon Loong Bakery - 2 min walk
Hotel 81 Balestier - 1 min walk
QQ Cats And Cafe - 1 min walk
威荣茶室 - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel 81 - Balestier
When you stay at Hotel 81 - Balestier, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Orchard Road and Mustafa Centre. Also, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Skypark are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Farrer Park Station is just 15 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
53 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2005
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
81 Balestier
81 Hotel
81 Hotel Balestier
Balestier 81
Balestier Hotel 81
Hotel 81
Hotel 81 Balestier
Hotel 81 Balestier Singapore
81 Balestier Singapore
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel 81 - Balestier offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel 81 - Balestier does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel 81 - Balestier?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 81 - Balestier?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel 81 - Balestier?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (7-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel 81 - Balestier like?
Hotel 81 - Balestier is a short 18-minute walk from Mustafa Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.
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Reviews
Hotel 81 - Balestier Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
7.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
Staff are really helpful and friendly. I recommend it very much if you are looking for a hotel in Singapore
Evan
Evan, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2023
The room size is small in an old building, but it is close to the city, so it is good to access various tourist attractions. A convenience store and a 24-hour restaurant are right next door, and the hawker center is also nearby, so it's good for a meal.
YEON UNG
YEON UNG, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 24, 2026
terrible rooms no hot water how did i pay 100$ a night
Nolan
Nolan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Good stay for budget traveller !
Reception desk is helpful.
Pratik
Pratik, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
I liked the spacing of the room and bathroom. However the shower went colder from warm .
Carlwyn
Carlwyn, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2022
Clean and comfortable.
Very good
Keng Jiam
Keng Jiam, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2024
Too cold and when I stop aircon heavy condensation in the room. It was uncomfortable
MADOKA
MADOKA, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Sep 26, 2024
No no and no
One of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in for a long time. Hotel cleanliness is non existent. Room and bathroom in particular was dirty - hair on the wall in the drains and in the sink. Very bad cleanliness. Small room. Damp smell. For the price that they charge there are much better options in this area. Don’t waste your money. This hotel needs and update asap. Value hotel better option after I changed to stay there.
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 13, 2023
Poor service
Pretty sure the person sold our room to someone else despite it already being paid for as we checked in late around midnigjt, ended up having to wait half an hour for another room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 2, 2024
This is an old and not very well updated hotel. Not possible to adjust the aircon temperature in the room: call reception every time you put the key in the holder, and they will change the default temp which is too cold. Woke up several times during the night due to the cold - the selected higher temperature on the room thermostat had no effect, which I only learned the next morning. No extra blanket. No fridge in the room, the shower has no curtain so all of the toilet/wash basin/bathroom gets soaked. Window cannot open for fresh air. Noisy guests.
Best to avoid the place if you can.
Gerrit Jan
Gerrit Jan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Le personnel est super gentil, la chambre est confortable et propre
emy
emy, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Dans la zone des hôtels en rapport qualité prix correct vu les prix pratiqués à Singapour. Si vous prenez la chaîne d'hôtels 81, favoriser toujours les "standarts hôtels 81 premier" et mieux encore avec chambre deluxe.
Restaurants partout. Metro à 15 minutes à pied
Hervé
Hervé, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Le séjour était excellent
daddy
daddy, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2022
Nice Reception Staffs
Very efficient, courteous and professional Reception Counter Staffs.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 1, 2022
DIRTY WORN OUT HOTEL❗❗
Worn Out, Dusty room all over, hard mattress & too soft pillows. I feel it's time the Management does something in improving guests comfort. Upkeep of rooms is getting worst
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2021
Nice and easy
Place is nice and close to CBD. Very accessible and close to eateries. I would recommend the place for short staycation.
Ricky
Ricky, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2021
Good location
Small hotel, stay there a night while waiting for my arrival PCR test result. Near amenities especially lots of eateries around
LEILEI
LEILEI, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 25, 2020
100% unsatisfied
The most terrible ever stay in my life. Room was fully un-tidy and smelled really bad. Especially the bed. It wasn’t re arranged properly and the bedsheets haven’t renewed after previous customer left out. Washroom was really wet and and not cleaned. Towels were also wet I guess they provided the same towels from previous customer. It was provided with only one water bottle for queen size double bed room. 100% unsatisfied.
Lakshan
Lakshan, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 28, 2020
Bed is hard and bedsheet not fasten
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2019
Staff are friendly and helpful
HUA
HUA, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 23, 2019
Substandard accommodation with cigarette smell in the rooms which can be a trouble. The hotel definitely has a shady set of customers dropping by which makes it very awkward for the family members.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 1, 2019
Air cond too cold cannot adjust, the blanket should change~ Blanket should be more thick~
SIA SIN
SIA SIN, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 20, 2019
조금 아쉬워요
10살 남아와 이틀 있다왔어요,좁지만 있을건 다 있어서 괜찮은데 냄새냄새가 베었어요. 로비는 담배냄새가 더 심해요.그나마 방이 낫긴하지만~그것만 아니면 가성비굿굿!!!교통편 진짜 짱
heejin
heejin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2019
Basic
Basic room for a night’s stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2018
Fine stay.
Room was ok.. Wall too thin occasion noise keep disrupting the sleep. Bed is ok but need change as it made noise when moved about. Limited parking space (3 for entire hotel).
Overly priced during festive season. 150% higher than normal.