Five Stones Hostel

Little India & Kampong Glam


This upbeat, no-shoes hostel comes with polished-concrete floors and both Wii and DVDs in the common lounge, plus complimentary use of washing machines and dryers. While not all dorms have windows, all feature steel-frame bunks, personal power sockets and lamps, and bright, mood-lifting murals depicting local themes. There's an all-female floor, plus private rooms with bunks or a queen-size bed.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Little India & Kampong Glam attractions

1. Malay Heritage Centre

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2. Sultan Mosque

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4. Hajjah Fatimah Mosque

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5. Parkview Square

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6. Malabar Muslim Jama-ath Mosque

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7. Fountain of Wealth

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8. National Library

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