Galaxy Pods @ Chinatown

Hotels
7.3 (2495 reviews)
27 Mosque Street , Singapore , SG

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent/approachable staff, 24-hour front desk
Very good central location (city centre / near train station)
Fun/futuristic pod concept with lockers and security (CCTV)
Privacy in pods; good for short stays
Convenient accessibility and pod features
Cons:
Bathrooms/toilet and shower combined, often wet and smelly
General cleanliness issues: sheets, showers and toilets not well maintained
Very firm/poor mattresses (thin, uncomfortable)
Cramped pod/social spaces, lack of communal seating or windows
Noise from pods/other guests and mechanical issues (pod doors, ventilation/AC)

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews call bathrooms and sheets unclean, report bad smells, wet/toilet+shower combos leaving rooms soaked and smelling — overall cleanliness is a clear negative.
Service
9.2
Staff are repeatedly described as excellent, approachable and a 24-hour front desk is noted; one comment about unfriendly owners is outweighed by several positive staff mentions.
Location
9.4
Many reviews praise the central location (city centre/near train station/Boat Quay/Chinatown) — location is a consistent strong positive.
Room Quality
5.8
Pods praised as a concept but reviewers report very firm/thin mattresses, cramped space, noisy pod doors, ventilation/AC issues and accessibility limits for top pods — room comfort is below average.
Amenities
6.6
Pod features (lockers, futuristic pods, CCTV security) are positives, but lack of social spaces, combined wet bathrooms and limited shower/toilet facilities reduce amenity value.
Value for Money
8
Multiple comments note the stay is decent for the price in Singapore and the pod experience is seen as good value for short stays.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
7.6
Mixed but leaning positive for short stays: great location and interesting pod concept offset by cleanliness and comfort issues; several guests would use it for brief visits while others left early.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:12

Property Description

Futuristic Space Beds:
Experience a stay like no other at Galaxy Pods @ Chinatown with our innovative space beds controlled by touch-screen panels. Each pod comes with a personal flat-screen TV, locker, USB charging ports, and more for a comfortable and modern experience.

Shared Pantry with Complimentary Snacks:
Indulge in our 24-hour shared pantry offering free hot/cold drinking water, coffee, tea, and light snacks. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxing drink, ensuring you're fueled up for your adventures in Singapore.

Convenient Shared Bathroom Facilities:
Our self-contained pods feature shared bathroom facilities with complimentary toiletries for your convenience. Freshen up and rejuvenate after a day of exploring the vibrant Chinatown district.

Book your futuristic stay at Galaxy Pods @ Chinatown now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SIN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 2495 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Bao Guo • solo_traveller • au
8
Changed my capsule
Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

Couple making love in the capsule stacked above mine, shaking and noisy

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • es
8
Pros:

Es un hotel cápsula, con todo lo bueno que te da estar alojado de forma económica en una ubicación inmejorable en Singapur. Tiene cerca todo lo que un viajero puede necesitar, desde visitar el mismo barrio, tiendas de todo tipo, restaurantes variados y es una de las zonas mejor conectadas de Singapur por transporte público. Para nosotros ya es la segunda vez y lo elegimos de nuevo por servir 100% a su finalidad.

Cons:

No es no gustarme, es una advertencia, es un hotel cápsula, con todo lo que conlleva, si sabes a lo que vas está muy bien.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great Concept
Pros:

First time staying in one of these types of accommodatio.n. quirky, comfortable and private..

Cons:

Bit of a fiddle accessing and egressing the capsule.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Location and privacy inside the pod.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Hanny • couple • us
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • cz
8
Čisté a ve skvělé lokalitě, ráda bych se sem vrátila
Pros:

Čisté, prostorné kapsule, dva záchody+sprcha, super lokalita, vpohodě cena, milá obsluha, vybavená kuchyň.

Cons:

Velká zima, v pokoji se opravdu chladilo na velmi velmi nízkou teplotu až to bylo nepříjemné. Zásuvky uprostřed podu nefungují, TV lze pustit pouze bez zvuku.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gracelle • solo_traveller • ph
10
Pros:

The receptionist are accommodating and friendly. Lower deck is so comfortable. Washrooms are clean.

Cons:

None

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
D
Denis • couple • de
6
Pros:

Die Lage und der Preis sind sehr günstig. Alles ist auch so, wie es beschreiben ist. Für einen kurzen Aufenthalt, reicht es vollkommen aus!

Cons:

Die Pods sind sehr hellhörig und knarzen sehr. Die Sauberkeit lässt zum wünschen offen.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kris Ortizo • solo_traveller • de
10
Great location and friendly staff
Pros:

The Galaxy Pods were located in a nice area by Chinatown. The pods were clean and comfy, and the staff were especially helpful with any of my concerns. There were two MRT stations close by, Chinatown is literally just 5 minutes walk, and it was also close to Maxwell for some hawker's food.

Cons:

It would have been nice if there were more seating areas for one to just sit by and relax or if they needed somewhere to unpack their stuff or re-organize after some shopping in Chinatown. But otherwise, I would still say it is a nice place to stay at.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
逸阳 • extended_group • cn
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • solo_traveller • ar
6
Pros:

The staff's friendliness and customer service were fantastic.
​Thank you very much for your hospitality—the team's excellent service is undeniable.

Cons:

​I usually only use this type of accommodation to sleep, but it was quite difficult to get proper rest this time. Although the capsule itself is very spacious, the mattress was so thin (or worn out) that I could feel the hard frame underneath. Additionally, while I understand this is a very budget-friendly stay, the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the facilities could definitely be improved.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • lu
4
Keeping it 💯
Pros:

- Location
- Staff

Cons:

- Cleanliness
- Didn't look like on the pictures

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
5
Do not waste your money
Pros:

It was in a good area.

Cons:

Unfortunately the actual hotel does not look anything like the advertised pictures. The hotel was not colourful or sparkly as advertised, it was incredibly dull, all blue and white. It was very dirty and old, it definitely needs updating, deep cleaning and decorating. Staff were very nice however. The toilets and showers were not clean or well presented, they were very grubby and dirty, there were hairs everywhere. Did not sleep well, the mattress was incredibly thin. It looked so great online when we booked but it was incredibly disappointing. Sadly i wouldn't come here again.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Rajendra • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • it
6
Per una-due notti ci si può accontentare
Pros:

La posizione centrale, vicino alla metro e diverse attrazioni. Il materasso è comodo, wifi ben funzionante. Vengono forniti asciugamani per la doccia e acqua potabile fredda e calda con possibilità di prepararsi the e caffè.

Cons:

Stamattina preparandoci alla partenza abbiamo notato che nella capsula viene cambiato SOLO il lenzuolo sotto (non le federe dei cuscini e non il copri trapuntino), quindi è facile che si dorma con lenzuola usate da altri. La struttura si trova sopra un locale dove fanno karaoke fino a tarda notte (e si sente); all'interno della capsula c'è un rumore forte e costante per tutto il tempo dell' impianto di aerazione; il locale delle capsule è freddo come un frigorifero e piuttosto piccolo, all'interno delle stesse si sta meglio, comunque il trapuntino per dormire è necessario. La capsula doppia è una piazza e mezza, i bagni sono in comune e fungono anche da doccia e sono sufficientemente puliti. La TV nella capsula non funziona, non si possono caricare dispositivi all' interno della capsula, tutto va fatto fuori, dove dormono tutti. Per due notti, ci si accontenta, il prezzo è medio alto, in linea con i costi nel Paese

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • de
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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teodora • solo_traveller • ro
5
Pros:

the location was great, right in the city center, easily accessible
the room looked very futuristic

Cons:

the bathroom was pretty bad. it wasn't a separate room for toilet and shower, it was water everywhere; not very clean
the sheets were not the newest or the cleanest
the room temperature was crazy, the ac was turned on all the time, it was very cold. in the capsule the air ventilation couldn't be turned off
it smelled weird

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Federico • solo_traveller • au
10
Good location and the staff super nice
Pros:

Excellent staff

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tulsiyan • solo_traveller • in
5
Pros:

Privacy

Cons:

Washroom and bathroom are same and have no space to take a bath or a shit. If anyone took a bath before you, entire bathroom including the pot will be wet.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
7
Overall a decent stay and good for short-term trips.
Pros:

The location is near the train station. Staff are approachable and accommodating. Looks secure because there were a lot of visible cctv cameras.

Cons:

The beds were not entirely clean.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee