Fisher BnB

Fisher BnB is housed in a two-story converted shop house. The lobby is a small area with a typical hostel feel. There's a large world map on the wall, a chalkboard listing the hostel's services, a computer station, a tourist pamphlet stand, and a wooden bench with cushions. A freezer case holds ice cream for sale. There's also a bench on the small patio outside the front entrance. Like many hostels in Asian countries, guests are required to leave their shoes in the lobby (a shoe rack is provided). The downstairs hallway includes a large wall section where previous guests have signed their name and left a message or drawing. Otherwise, the hallway walls, floors, and stairs feature a rather cold industrial concrete vibe. The common area, with bookshelves packed with travel books and board games, sofa, and flat-screen TV for chilling out, is a favorite place among guests. Overall, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with the features geared towards backpackers and budget travelers.

Located on a fairly main road in the Lavender neighborhood, the area around Fisher BnB is quite lively. There are a few other hostels along with a handful of restaurants, shops, bars, and street food stalls within the immediate vicinity. The Jalan Besar Sports Center is opposite the hostel, which can get quite lively when a sports match is underway. The nearest bus stop is two minutes away on foot. The Farrer Park Subway Station is an eight-minute walk and the Lavender Subway Station is an 11-minute walk from the hostel. One of Singapore's famous 24-hour shopping malls, Mustafa Center, is an eight-minute walk away. It's a 15-minute walk to the center of Little India and an eight-minute drive to Chinatown. The popular Gardens by the Bay is a 15-minute walk or 40 minutes away on public transport. It's about 20 minutes by car or an hour on public transport to get to Changi Airport Singapore.

The three dormitory rooms at Fisher BnB are modern and well-maintained. The wire-framed bunk beds each come with clean white linens, pillows, and duvets. Decor is kept simple with wooden-vinyl floors and either white and light pink or light gray walls. There isn't much in the rooms besides the beds and lockers. The lockers are large enough to fit a backpack or small suitcase. Types of dormitories available include the 12 Bed Ladies Dorm, 16 Bed Mixed Dorm, and Family Room for Four. The Mixed Dorm includes a small balcony with seating area. There's a small vanity desk with hairdryer in the ladies dorm and small seating area in the mixed dorm. All of the dorms include air-conditioning (though this is only on in the evenings) and free Wi-Fi. Each bed features ergonomic reading lights and individual universal power sockets. The communal bathrooms include hot and cold rain showers with eco-friendly toiletries.

Features at Fisher BnB are typical of most hostel's found around the world. There's a free buffet breakfast each morning, including toast with jam and peanut butter, sausages, and tea and coffee. Ice cream is for available sale in the lobby. There's an internet-connected computer with a web cam and headset available; along with faxing and printing facilities. There's also a common lounge with travel books and board games, along with a communal kitchen with refrigerator, oven, burner, microwave, coffeemaker, and utensils. Guests are given free use of the shared iron and ironing board, along with free use of the luggage storage facility (until 6 pm). Safety conscious guests will appreciate the 24-hour CCTV security system. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Additional features available (all for a fee) include laundry, discounted attraction tickets, airport transfers, padlocks, towels for rent, e-bike rentals, and a pre-paid SIM card top up service. The hostel sells a variety of packages that can include earplugs, laundry, and shower perks after check out.