| People always say, "Oh, Singapore is expensive!" Well, | | | | around $50 U.S. or even less. Also, they are in central |
| it does not have to be that way. There is plenty for | | | | areas around the main city of Singapore, which is just |
| those who want to find cheap rooms in Singapore. | | | | a short train ride from Changi Airport. |
| First off, there a few cheap hostels in Singapore (as | | | | Singapore is not a big island so basically anywhere is |
| low as $15 U.S. a night), mostly around Chinatown and | | | | near the SMRT train and subway system. Getting |
| Geylang areas. These are cheaper areas in general, | | | | around is clear and easy. Even the buses are new, |
| but you do not really have to worry about your safety | | | | reliable and get you anywhere the trains do not go. For |
| in lower income parts of Singapore, as the city-state | | | | travelers on a budget, this will be a welcome feature. |
| polices the country vigilantly, leaving it virtually free of | | | | The fact that everyone can speak English makes it a |
| crime. | | | | convenient city to get around in for many. |
| If truly want budget friendly hotels in Singapore, then | | | | The next time someone tells you there are not cheap |
| you need look no further than the 81 and Fragrance | | | | hotels in Singapore, tell them how to find budget |
| brand hotels. They have over 30 of the cheapest hotel | | | | friendly hotels there. Singapore can be cheap if you |
| rates in Singapore between them, all for under $100 | | | | know where to look. That way, you can have more |
| U.S. a night. Yes, that is not a typo. Those who | | | | money for shopping, having fun in Sentosa Island or |
| complained there were no cheap hotels in Singapore | | | | taking part in one of the many activities Singapore has |
| obviously did not find out about these two chains. | | | | to offer. |
| Many of the hotels under these two brands are | | | | |