Overview of Bright Star Hotel
Bright Star Hotel is a 3-star hotel with two room categories, set at 20 Lorong 17 Geylang, Singapore 388575, in the middle of the grid of numbered lanes that run off Geylang Road. Rather than a large resort-style property, it is a compact city hotel built around the essentials: an elevator, a single on-site restaurant, a 24-hour receptionist, parking and a concierge, all confirmed in its Traveloka facility list. The listing positions it as a stay that gives good value for what you spend, which is exactly how most guests use it, as a practical base for getting around Singapore rather than a destination in itself.
Its main advantage is location. Traveloka's property description puts Aljunied MRT station (EW9) on the East-West Line about a 10-minute walk away, so the rest of the island is a short train ride from the lobby. Paya Lebar Square mall is about 2 km away, and the Masjid Hajjah Fatimah mosque is roughly 4 km away, according to the same description. The surrounding streets are known for local eateries, and Geylang Road itself is lined with restaurants.
One policy is worth reading before you book: the hotel's additional policy on Traveloka states that it only accepts staycation bookings. Check the policy section on the property page to make sure your stay fits the hotel's terms before you confirm.
Room Types at Bright Star Hotel
According to its Traveloka property description, Bright Star Hotel offers two types of room. The exact names and availability for your dates are shown in the room list on the property page, so treat the outline below as a guide to the layouts rather than a fixed menu.
Room with One Queen Bed
The smaller of the two layouts has a single queen bed and is described as suiting solo travellers and couples. It is the natural pick if you mainly need a clean, air-conditioned room to sleep in between days out across the city.
Room with Two Queen Beds
The second layout has two queen beds and is described as the option for families or friends travelling together. Sharing one room with two large beds can be a practical way for a small group to stay together close to the MRT.
What the Rooms Include
The property description states that rooms are equipped with air conditioning and WiFi, along with an LCD TV and a small pantry area with a fridge and a water heater. Bathrooms are described as having a water heater, basic toiletries such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a hairdryer. The description also mentions complimentary coffee and mineral water in rooms. In-room set-ups can vary from room to room, so check the individual room details on the listing before you book if a particular item matters to you. Non-smoking rooms are listed among the hotel's general facilities.
Facilities and Amenities
Bright Star Hotel keeps its facility list short and practical. The items below are taken from its Traveloka listing:
- Connectivity: WiFi in public areas, plus LAN internet.
- Dining: one on-site restaurant.
- Parking: parking is available at the property; check the listing for current terms.
- Getting around the building: an elevator, and the hotel is listed as wheelchair accessible.
- Security: a safety deposit box.
- Services: a 24-hour receptionist and a concierge.
- Smoking: a designated smoking area, with non-smoking rooms available.
The listing does not show a swimming pool, gym or spa, so if those matter to you, plan to use facilities elsewhere in the city. Airport transfer is not listed as an available service, so arrange your own way in from Changi (see below).
House Rules to Know
- Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- A deposit is required at check-in; the hotel accepts cash and debit card for it.
- The minimum check-in age is 18, and minors must be accompanied by adults at check-in.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking area.
- Early check-in and late check-out can be requested by contacting the hotel; additional charges apply.
Location and Getting There
Bright Star Hotel sits on Lorong 17 Geylang, one of the side lanes that branch off Geylang Road in the east-central part of Singapore. The neighbourhood mixes homes and businesses, with shophouses, small hotels and local food spots along the main road, and quick links to the city centre and the eastern suburbs.
By MRT
The nearest station is Aljunied MRT (EW9) on the East-West Line, which the property description places about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. A bus stop near the station gives you another option for short hops around the area, and taxis are a convenient choice for the final stretch if you have luggage.
From Changi Airport
The property description outlines a simple rail route from Changi Airport: take the MRT from the airport, change once at Tanah Merah onto the East-West Line, and ride to Aljunied, then walk the roughly 10 minutes to the hotel or take a taxi from the station. If you are still planning your trip, you can compare and book flights to Singapore on Traveloka and time your arrival around the 14:00 check-in.
Nearby Places
- Aljunied MRT station (EW9): about a 10-minute walk.
- Paya Lebar Square: about 2 km, the nearest mall named in the listing.
- Masjid Hajjah Fatimah: about 4 km.
- Little India: reachable by MRT with a change of line, for markets, temples and South Asian food.
- Orchard Road: reachable by MRT with a change of line, for Singapore's best-known shopping street.
Dining at and near Bright Star Hotel
Traveloka lists one restaurant at Bright Star Hotel, which is handy for a simple meal without leaving the building. Opening hours and menu are best confirmed with the hotel on arrival.
Most guests will also eat out, and this is where the Geylang location pays off. The property description notes a hawker centre near the hotel, where dishes such as chicken rice, hor fun, biryani, dim sum and noodles are on offer at affordable prices, and points out that Geylang Road nearby has many more restaurants within walking distance. Eating your way along the main road, from hawker stalls to family-run restaurants, is part of the reason travellers choose this side of the city.
If you would rather spend the day further afield, Little India and Orchard Road are both a train ride away for a different food scene, and you can browse things to do and attractions in Singapore to plan the rest of your itinerary around your meals.
Why Stay at Bright Star Hotel
Bright Star Hotel suits travellers who measure a hotel by how easily it gets them around. Aljunied MRT is within walking distance, the East-West Line runs towards the city centre in one direction and Tanah Merah, the change for the airport, in the other, and Geylang Road's restaurants are on your doorstep.
- Straightforward rail access: about a 10-minute walk to Aljunied MRT (EW9), with a one-change route from Changi Airport.
- Two simple room layouts: one queen bed for solo travellers and couples, or two queen beds for families and friends.
- Practical essentials: elevator, parking, safety deposit box, concierge and a receptionist on duty around the clock.
- Accessible building: the hotel is listed as wheelchair accessible.
- Local food culture: a nearby hawker centre and the restaurants of Geylang Road within walking distance.
It is a good fit for budget-minded city breaks and short stays where most of the day is spent out exploring. If you are weighing it against other options, it is easy to compare more hotels in Singapore on Traveloka by area and facilities.
Tips for Booking Bright Star Hotel on Traveloka
- Read the staycation policy first. The listing states the hotel only accepts staycation bookings, so confirm your stay meets the hotel's terms before booking.
- Pick the right layout. Choose the one-queen-bed room for one or two guests and the two-queen-bed room for families or friends sharing.
- Plan around check-in and check-out. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00; contact the hotel ahead if you need early check-in or late check-out, which carry additional charges.
- Bring cash or a debit card. A deposit is collected at check-in and the hotel accepts cash and debit card for it.
- Bring ID for every adult. The minimum check-in age is 18, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Leave pets at home. Pets are not allowed at the property.
- Check room details. Review the room list on the property page for the current in-room features, bed set-up and cancellation conditions for your chosen rate.
When you are ready to put the whole trip together, flights, stays and activities included, start from the Traveloka homepage.
Other Popular Hotels in Geylang
Looking at other options in the same neighbourhood? These Geylang hotels are also listed on Traveloka, all within the same network of lorongs off Geylang Road.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 20 Lorong 16 Geylang, one lane over from Bright Star Hotel, suited to travellers who want a simple base in the same part of Geylang.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 88 rooms; see the property page for the current room categories.
- Facilities: WiFi, WiFi in public areas, air conditioning, parking, elevator and a safety deposit box.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, security, luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 23 Lorong 20 Geylang that its listing describes as catering to both leisure and business travellers, with public transport close by.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 77 rooms, with TV, hairdryer and shower among the listed in-room features.
- Facilities: WiFi, air conditioning, parking, elevator and a safety deposit box.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, security, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 21 Lorong 12 Geylang; its listing notes the Aljunied MRT station on the East-West Line is roughly a kilometre away.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 133 rooms, with connecting rooms and non-smoking rooms among the listed options.
- Facilities: WiFi, air conditioning, disabled-access-friendly features, parking, elevator, safety deposit box and a designated smoking area.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, security, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 32 Lorong 8 Geylang aimed at travellers looking for a comfortable stay on a budget.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 62 rooms, with refrigerator, TV, hairdryer and shower among the listed in-room features.
- Facilities: WiFi, air conditioning, a smoke-free policy with non-smoking rooms, parking and an elevator.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, laundry service, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at No. 8 Lorong 10 Geylang; its Traveloka listing notes the property was previously named Super 8 Hotel.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 42 rooms, with cable TV, refrigerator, heater and hairdryer among the listed in-room features.
- Facilities: WiFi and LAN internet, a cafe, air conditioning, parking, elevator and a photocopier.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist and luggage storage.
- About the hotel: A 2-star property at 1 Lorong 10 Geylang that Traveloka classifies as a hostel and recommends to backpackers looking for an affordable stay.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 25 rooms, including family rooms; see the property page for current room categories.
- Facilities: WiFi, a terrace, a coffee shop, a restaurant, an elevator and a clothes dryer.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist, express check-in, luggage storage and multilingual staff.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 29 Lorong 4 Geylang, at the western end of the Geylang lorongs and closer to the Kallang side of the district.
- Rooms: Listed in-room features include a desk, TV, shower, hairdryer and, per the facility list, a bathtub; check individual room details on the property page.
- Facilities: WiFi, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, parking and an elevator.
- Services: 24-hour receptionist.
- About the hotel: A 2-star hotel at 60 Lorong 8 Geylang, positioned by its listing as an affordable choice for travellers visiting Geylang.
- Rooms: Traveloka lists 38 rooms; see the property page for the current room categories and in-room features.
- Facilities: A designated smoking area; check the property page for the full, current facility list.
- Services: Multilingual staff; check-in from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00 according to the listing.
