These have extensive facilities including swimming pools, health clubs, several restaurants, full business services and shopping arcades. It is advisable to make advance reservations. All rooms are subject to 4 per cent tax and 10 per cent service charge. There is however no formal star system of grading. The majority of the guesthouses are situated along Bencoolen Street and Beach Road.
Discounts are sometimes available when staying a few days.
There is one YMCA International hostel in Singapore. The few campsites there are in Singapore are inconveniently located, making camping a difficult option. Tents can be rented from the Universal Adventure shop on Pulau Ubin, and can be pitched on open land on the island. Terms and Conditions apply.