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I stayed at the highest-rated hostel in Singapore. For $38 a night, it's a great place to stay — if you don't mind lots of rules.

Marielle DescalsotaApr 21, 2022, 07:32 IST

Me inside a bunker-style pod.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I stayed at Dream Lodge, the highest-rated hostel on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews in Singapore.
An overnight stay in a single pod in a female-only room cost $38.

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Dream Lodge is the top-rated hostel in Singapore.

Dream Lodge at Tyrwhitt Road.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The hostel is located in a residential area in central Singapore.

Tyrwhitt Road in central Singapore.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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When I arrived at the hostel on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I was surprised to find my name plastered on the door.

I accidentally misspelled my surname while booking.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The hostel had an open pantry and living space for guests to work, eat, and socialize.

Pantry and living space.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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I spotted a mural of photos besides the shoe rack. Upon closer inspection, I realized the photos were of guests who have stayed in hostel.

It was almost art-like.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Rules were a common sight in the hostel: From generic house rules to strictly enforced room guidelines, there were dozens of decals on the walls.

Once I noticed one cluster of rules, I began noticing them all.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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The female-only room had six sleeping pods arranged in a bunker style.

Bunker-style pods.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I was most impressed with the pod: it was impeccably clean.

Me inside a bunker-style pod.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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The hallways were sparsely decorated and well-lit. Guests are able to donate unwanted shampoo and soap in a basket just outside the bathrooms.

The hallway that leads to several bathrooms.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The bathroom was spotless: it looked cleaner than some of the ones I've seen in people's house.

The bathroom, which had a few rules displayed on the walls.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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By the end of my stay, I not only got used to the rules, but actually appreciated them.

I learned that hostels don't need to be grimy.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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