9 Affordable Hotels in Singapore Near the Airport
Clean, comfortable and easily-accessible – these are the three essential requirements for a good hotel. It becomes even more important for the jet-lagged traveller, who needs to cast aside their heavy luggage and stretch their cramped limbs out on a soft bed.
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
This hotel is the closest and most convenient, linked to Changi Airport by an air-conditioned bridge.
Hailed as one of the best hotels in Singapore, it features spacious hotel rooms with luxurious bedding, high-speed internet and rainfall showers.
The world-class facilities will delight your very senses, from a glamorous ‘70s bar to tropical courtyard gardens. Crowne Plaza might be the most expensive hotel on our list, but with the right booking, you can get a lavish room at USD 188.00 per night!
Directions:
A 4-minute walk from Terminal 3
Capri By Fraser
Consisting of 313 modern studios, each room comes outfitted with kitchenettes, entertainment systems and complimentary high-speed internet. Capri’s urban approach to design can be seen with clean lines and high-tech services.
Get a workout at its fully-equipped 24/7 gym, or have a meal at their all-day American restaurant.
Have work to do? Make full use of their attractive business facilities, which are furnished with state-of-the-art technology. The studios start from USD165.00 per night.
Directions:
7 minutes by taxi.
A 10 minute walk from Expo MRT Station.
Park Avenue Changi
Located in the heart of Changi Business Park, a stay at this tasteful hotel comes with free unlimited internet access.
A business-orientated hotel, it offers the latest in technology and a conducive environment to work away from home.
Take a break in their contemporary gym, fitted with exercise equipment designed in Italy. If breaking a sweat isn’t your thing, the colourful deck chairs by the pool are just asking to be lounged on! Prices from USD145.00 per night.
Directions:
6 minutes by taxi.
15 minute walk from Expo MRT Station.
Village Hotel Changi
Getting to this hotel is easy, with a complimentary shuttle service that will deliver you right to their doorstep. You may be tempted to laze in your room, but the pampering services that Village Hotel Changi offers will lure you out of your bed!
It features not one, but two pools – one being an infinity pool with a scenic view. Tired travellers can unwind in the wellness centre and nail spa, which offers treatments at a 10% discount for in-house guests. Rates start from USD 140.00 per night.
Directions:
Complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the hotel and airport. The shuttle services are available at Terminal 1 and 2 only, operating from 0500 to 0100 daily.
13 minutes by taxi.
A 50 minute bus journey: Take Bus 53 from Changi Airport PTB 2, heading towards Bishan Interchange for 3 stops. Switch to Bus 19, heading towards Tampines Interchange for 12 stops. Hotel is a 7 minute walk away.
Changi Cove
Have yourself a cultural experience by staying at a heritage site! Sleep in a restored and modernized neoclassical building, which is surrounded by 4 hectares of lush green vegetation – filled with diverse flora and home to migratory birds.
You can easily access scenic attractions from the hotel, such as the Changi Point boardwalk, Pulau Ubin and Changi Village. Be taken back in time by the hotel’s old world grandeur from USD96.00 a night.
Directions:
12 minutes by taxi.
A 50 minute bus journey: Take Bus 53 from Changi Airport PTB 2, heading towards Bishan Interchange for 3 stops. Switch to Bus 19, heading towards Tampines Interchange for 9 stops. Hotel is a 9 minute walk away.
Champion Hotel
Now, we will start looking at budget hotels located in the heartlands of Singapore!
This charming retreat can be found in Joo Chiat, a thriving district full of life and character.
The rooms are urban chic, offering complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV. This hotel does hide a special secret – a room furnished with Hello Kitty décor! With pink accessories and wallpaper featuring the cute feline, it is every girl’s dream. Say hello to Hello Kitty from USD63.00 per night!
Directions:
13 minutes by taxi.
A 50 minute bus journey: Take Bus 24 from Changi Airport PTB 2, heading towards Ang Mo Kio Interchange for 23 stops. Hotel is a 4 minute walk away.
A 10 minute walk from Payar Lebar MRT Station.
Venue Hotel
A boutique hotel full of historical flavour, Venue Hotel makes its home in a rustic colonial shophouse.
The heritage façade belie its polished interior, with vivid colours and textures derived from Peranakan culture. This hotel is cosy but trendy, with each room having its own unique colour scheme.
Do wander around the surrounding area, as it has a well-deserved reputation as a destination for foodies. Stay in a piece of history, starting from USD52.00 a night.
Directions:
13 minutes by taxi.
A 43 minute bus journey: Take Bus 36 from Changi Airport PTB 2 for 12 stops. Hotel is a 10 minute walk away.
Le Peranakan Hotel
Another heritage-orientated retreat, Le Peranakan Hotel is also within a colonial shophouse.
Stylishly furnished in the Straits Chinese style, this hotel is populated with traditional artworks and relics.
The rooms are also furnished in the same manner, featuring dark wood accents and rich colours.
The surrounding streets come to life at night, with quaint coffee shops selling a plethora of local delicacies. Have a taste of the local lifestyle, starting from USD50.00 a night.
Directions:
14 minutes by taxi.
A 37 minute bus journey: Take Bus 36 from Changi Airport PTB 2 for 9 stops. Hotel is a 7 minute walk away.
Hotel 81 Classic
Part of a chain of 24 hotels, Hotel 81 Classic is centrally-located. Offering both comfort and value.
The surrounding streets are brimming with an array of local eateries and curious little shops, so do explore the area! Rates start from USD 50.00 a night.
Directions:
13 minutes by taxi.
A 50 minute bus journey: Take bus 24 from Changi Airport PTB2, heading towards Ang Mo Kio Interchange for 23 stops.
A 10 minute walk from Payar Lebar MRT Station.
With these easily-accessible hotels, a hot shower and comfy bed awaits you at the end of your flight.