Cheapest area for accommodation in Singapore ... Geylang area
There are a number of cheaper hotels in the area and quite a few Hotel81's. Geylang is a working class area, and very down to earth. Before booking on-line I went for a visit. There had to be a reason why these hotels were so much cheaper than the other hotels in Singapore. Yes .. this is not a tourist area. And there are some working ladies on the main strip. But it is all very much focused on the locals. The MRT is Aljunied a couple of stops from City Hall and Bugis on the line to Changi Airport. I checked out the hotel room... and it was not too bad. But it was slightly more than $50USD at the time. I gave it 3 stars on my Google review and Aimison made a response to my review which you can read.
I tried to negotiate a rate at the front desk, but found that the internet rates were better.
There are 2 clear advantages with staying at Geylang. 1) the ABC's (Apple, Beetroot, and Carrot juice) are pretty good and the friendliest .. at $2.50 each. Bargain and 2) There is a'no signboard" seafood restaurant near the MRT station. A well known local brand favourite but not sure if prices are any cheaper here than at one of their more upmarket locations.
