Singapore · Singapore
The Bohemian
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
In the middle of the night i discovered a huge nest of big bedbugs in my cabin. I told the reception but they didn’t seem interested or worried. They didn’t help me to find a solution so I went to another hotel. They told me they would close the building and clean everything. When I came back in the room a few hours later, the bed was made for a new guest already. This problem was not taken seriously!
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Confirmed Google Maps
All was just perfect mainly staff except bed sheet was not fine and a bed bug found in sofa .
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Confirmed Google Maps
Hostelworld lists this address as The Bohemian Chic Hostel. If you book the women's executive dorm, you will be placed in their "sister hostel", the Chic Capsule Otel. The following review is for said room. The main reason I'm giving this place one star is because upper-management (David, who I spoke to over the phone) was absolutely rude to me when I complained and asked for a refund. I have never been spoken to in that manner by hospitality management in my life. He told me that we all have a choice in life, and that I had chosen to be a difficult customer, and that I was "wasting his time". I regret ever finding this place, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Other reasons I was unhappy here: 1) One shower/ toilet combo for 12 beds with a heavy door that was hard to open. You also can't tell if anyone is in there. 2) The towel smelled DISGUSTING. 3) TV was confusing and there were no instructions posted. It turned out my remote was broken, it took some time for the problem to be resolved. 4) I saw a bug on the wall and squished it. I'm paranoid about bed bugs so I checked the mattress and saw black things in the cracks. The property manager was convinced it was dust, I was not, as I am not familiar with black dust. I freaked out and left. (Without a refund.). Maybe I was just being paranoid, but I wasn't going to take a chance and I was already unhappy at that point.
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Confirmed Google Maps
Great service for a cute little hostel but my top bunk bed was dipped/drooping downwards and another girl got bed bugs
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Vibe Analysis
The Bohemian sits in Chinatown, close to MRT links, food streets, and an easy airport route. It works best as a short Singapore base for solo backpackers who care more about location, friendly desk help, and a chance of meeting people than polished facilities. The social side is mixed but real. Breakfast, the reception lounge, staff tips, and occasional outings like the Gardens by the Bay light show can make it easy to talk to people. Other nights can feel quiet or flat, so do not expect a full party-hostel machine. The building is the tradeoff. Rooms can be cramped, dark, hot, or short on bag space, and some beds are very small or lack curtains. The bathrooms are the main weak spot: shower and toilet are commonly packed into the same tiny cubicle, which can leave the floor, seat, and toilet paper wet. Breakfast is basic, usually toast or cereal territory. Staff are usually a plus, with helpful city tips and practical help, but service is not perfectly consistent. Pick this for Chinatown access and loose social chances, not for sleek comfort.
Signals to check
- Bathrooms can be tiny combined shower-toilet cubicles, with wet floors and limited availability per floor.
- Some rooms have mould, musty smells, weak airflow, no windows, or very limited luggage space.
- Beds may be short, cramped, wobbly, or without privacy curtains depending on the room.
- Card payment may require going to another nearby business, and cash can be easier.
- Air conditioning may be turned off during part of the day, which can make rooms hot.