dearoldsmee

Hello,
I'm a student in the UK going to Singapore for a 6wk internship, and need to find somewhere to stay for that time. I can't really afford the service apartments, and wondered if anyone had any advice on how to find cheaper, short term accommodation there.

Thanks very much!

Englishmum

I would have thought that if the internship is part of your university course, that your uni would be able to help - or the company that you will be doing your internship with.

The YMCA has a number of properties in Singapore (including hotel style accommodation) and flats, so just google for their websites.

Also check out the forums on http://www.expatsingapore.com

as you may find some help from expats currently resident there.

Kooky.

There are hostels and backpacker hotels but Singapore is not a cheap place to stay.

As Englishmum suggests, try the universities first. Then maybe try hotels with both private and dorm rooms, such as the Hangout @ Mt Emily or the betelbox. Maybe going on the Lonely Planet Thorntree forum would be useful.

I've just found this site: http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels...ore/singapore/

Might be useful but be aware that some of the cheaper hotels may have rooms by the hour, if you get what I mean. Avoid Hotel 81s if they are located in Geylang, for instance - definitely brothels - but the one in Chinatown may be ok. Ditto Fragrance hotels.

Happy to advise you if you post again here and give me an idea of budget and where your internship will be located.

abbie_ttt

Hey there,

I can offer you 1 bedroom in a large fully furnished 3 bedrooms flat I am subletting on a sharing basis.

The rental is as follow:

Master Bedroom with attached SGD 1700/month or SGD 730/week
Standard bedrooms: SGD 1260/month or SGD540/week
It is located in Dover Park view on Dover Rise, 10 minutes walk to Buona Vista MRT station on the west East line that serves the city in 15 minutes. Dover Park view is also located on the One North area that embeds Biopolis, Science Parks , NUS and NUH.
Dover Park View is a very nice condo with all facilities.
That flat has cable TV and WIFI internet, and we can arrange weekly Maid
service 135 SGD/ week.
You can find pictures of the condo and of the flat on the following links:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lmbhousing/D_A0102_3
http://picasaweb.google.com/lmbhousi..._DoverParkView

So far the flat is empty and I am searching 3 tenants same profile as yours who would be happy to share it: let me know if you are interested in this type of rental.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Abbie

Kooky.

It may be nice but that's an expensive condo for a student, and expensive for that area too - you could find a 1-bed apartment for that price.

ex reg

Agree.

Surprised the University don't offer assistance with this short term stuff.

In fact some of those hostels on the link that seasider put up look very good value.

abbie_ttt

[QUOTE=abbie_ttt;4517173]Hey there,

Hi 'Seasider',

Ha ha, I'm sure you are not aware of the short term renting market & condition in Singapore... wondering are you really from Singapore?

Btw, just for your information, One-North area is one of the most growing area in Singapore nowadays, as there are more & more industrial park are developing now, such as Science Park, Biopolis, etc. This area also consist of many (International) educational institutions, such as INSEAD, NUS, NUH etc... This area are highly occupied by expatriates too...Moreover, with AYE & other express way & public transportation, this area has ready access to downtown, it might only takes you 10 - 30 mins, come to the worst, 45 mins (which is rare)...And based on the article "Subarban areas lead the way in rental growth" on newspaper last week, rental for West area is the most increased which is (27.8%), compare with North&North-East (15.2%), Central (19.2%), East (23.2%) & Islandwide (17.4%).

Oh yeah, did I mention it is fully funished condominium apartments, I think my offer is among the cheapest one in the Singapore rental market, especially if you compared with service apartments/ hotel downtown

Kooky.

I'm totally aware of the situation in Singapore, and I've lived here 5 years.

I'm not knocking your rates, but I don't think your offer is suitable for this poster, whom I am trying to help.

abbie_ttt

Don't worry, I know what you mean

dearoldsmee

Hello, not to worry everyone I found a room in an apartment with 2 students who live in Singapore with everything I need. Thanks for your help.

abbie_ttt

Great

RickB

Abbie_ttt, Do you have any of your places still available that you wrote about above? I am looking for a bedroom for two months, from mid to latter-April. Same area, Clementi-NUS-Buona Vista, etc. Thanks.

abbie_ttt

Hi Rick. Yes it should be available by that time, but currently have a short term tenant. May I know exact date for your staying period? So that I can arrange for it.

Let me know asap k

Regards,
Abbie TAN

RickB

Abbie,
My times are for April 20, until mid-June. There is some flexibility on each end.
Please contact me at [email protected] re following this up. Thx,
Rick

manavkapoor

hi abbie,

i was wondering if you still have a room available. I am looking to rent next week.

thanks.
manav.