Travellers on a shoestring budget can take their pick from some 80 backpackers' hostels in Singapore.
Most of these hostels are located in the city centre.
Some tourists choose to stay in hostels that had been converted from HDB shophouses for a more authentic experience of
staying local.
An approval from the relevant authorities is needed to convert shophouses into hostels.
HDB said the conversion of a shophouse to a backpackers' hostel requires a change of use approval from the Urban
Redevelopment Authority (URA), as well as approvals from other authorities including the Fire Safety and Shelter Department.
It added that the lessee or tenant will need to seek HDB's approval before applying for the change in use for the HDB
shophouse.
HDB said it will consider proposals for backpackers' hostel in HDB shop units if the use is compatible with other shop uses
and is unlikely to cause amenity problems.
It added that the approval is generally valid for three years and the operators are required to seek HDB and URA's consent for
renewals after that.
The hostel's owner said business has been brisk despite competition from budget hotels.
The hostel does not accept locals, and most of its guests are from Asia, Europe and America.
Our list of renowned backpacker hostel, in which can accommodate students, parents and general tourists, include
Singapore G-four Short-Stay (EI031).
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