Description: The Ruck Sack Inn is a backpacker hostel located on Hong Kong Street, Singapore. I chose this hostel mainly because of its proximity to Clarke Quay and the Singapore River, which I intended to visit during my stay. Arriving from the airport, the instructions on their website were easy to understand, and I found the premises without any hiccups.
The hostel is located in a very nice area of the city, and I felt safe walking around the neighbourhood as a solo female traveler. There was a buzzer on the door of the building, so I pressed it and the door opened almost immediately. I climbed up two flights of stairs, until I saw a doorway with the sign 'Reception'.
The young man at the front desk was very welcoming. While he looked up my reservation, he asked about my flight and made a few suggestions when he realized that I've never visited the city before. After he found my reservation, I paid the SGD $40 for the room plus a $20 refundable deposit for the keys to my locker and dorm room.
My room was a six person dorm, and in the afternoon it was quite deserted. I stored my backpack and valubales in the locker provided, and went to the shared bathroom to shower. The shower was pretty decent for a hostel, providing both liquid soap and shampoo. The bathroom was really clean and functional, with a large vanity area where four or more girls could do their hair etc.
I went out and did a bit of exploring at Singapore River and China Town, then returned to the hostel around 10pm. My bunk mates were getting ready for bed, and introductions were made. They were a pretty cool bunch, but most didn't speak fluent English. I slept comfortably in my top bunk, and awoke the next day refreshed but hungry.
After getting ready for the new day, I went downstairs to the common room where the kitchen was also located. There was a complimentary breakfast of toast and jam, with free tea or coffee. It was pretty good, and I washed my dishes after eating and set them to dry.
The common room was a high point at the Ruck Sack Inn 2. It was large, open and modern with a large flat screen television, colourful chairs and couches, a mini library and even a pair of guitars. The computers in the room were rather new, and each station had a headset so that guests could call home using Skype.
The Ruck Sack Inn 2 was a really good choice for a budget stay in Singapore. It's located in a great neighbourhood, the price is decent and breakfast is included. When it was time to leave, I checked out and my $20 deposit was refunded. I would most definitely return.
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