$90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 1, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rateAxel's lowest rate seen for Hotel 81 Tristar: $82 a night all in, Nov 15 to Nov 27, 2026. Seen Oct 14.
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2-star hotel · Hotel 81 · 1 Onan Road, Singapore
Shopping on site · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms
Hotels in SingaporeA no-frills budget hotel in Joo Chiat with spacious rooms and an outdoor pool
7.8/10
Good budget value for room space, local food and a pool, not modern interiors.
Hotel 81 Tristar is a no-frills budget hotel in Joo Chiat that makes a convincing case for choosing space over style. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the large rooms, helpful staff and surrounding food options. The outdoor pool is a worthwhile extra at this level, and Geylang Serai’s hawker food is close by. We’d pick it for a practical, good-value stay rather than a polished hotel experience.
The trade-off is age: dated furniture and bathrooms recur in guest feedback, even among people happy with their stay. Recent cleanliness reports are mostly positive, though the longer-term picture is less consistent. Paya Lebar MRT is roughly a ten-minute walk, so this is not a doorstep-transit or downtown sightseeing base. Skip it if fresh interiors and walking straight to the main attractions matter more than space and neighborhood food.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Google. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 1, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$85 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 27, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$82 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 15 to Nov 27, 2026 · 12 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$134 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Jan 2, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$308 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 19 to Dec 20, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$109 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Dec 27, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 30 to Dec 31, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 30 to Jan 22, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
Sign up free to book this rate$91 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 16 to Jan 17, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 29 to Jan 30, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Hotel 81 Tristar: $82 a night all in, Nov 15 to Nov 27, 2026. Seen Oct 14.
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Good budget value for room space, local food and a pool, not modern interiors. A no-frills budget hotel in Joo Chiat with spacious rooms and an outdoor pool, scored for what it is.
Hotel 81 Tristar is a no-frills budget hotel in Joo Chiat that makes a convincing case for choosing space over style. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the large rooms, helpful staff and surrounding food options. The outdoor pool is a worthwhile extra at this level, and Geylang Serai’s hawker food is close by. We’d pick it for a practical, good-value stay rather than a polished hotel experience.
The trade-off is age: dated furniture and bathrooms recur in guest feedback, even among people happy with their stay. Recent cleanliness reports are mostly positive, though the longer-term picture is less consistent. Paya Lebar MRT is roughly a ten-minute walk, so this is not a doorstep-transit or downtown sightseeing base. Skip it if fresh interiors and walking straight to the main attractions matter more than space and neighborhood food.
Best for: Budget travelers who prioritize room space; Families wanting a pool without luxury extras; Travelers exploring local food
Watch out for: Dated furniture and bathrooms; Roughly ten minutes on foot to MRT; Less consistent longer-term cleanliness feedback
Location: Near Geylang Serai food options; roughly ten minutes’ walk to Paya Lebar MRT.
Rooms: Official sizes start at 26 square meters; generous space, but furnishings show their age.
Cleanliness: Recent guests mostly report clean rooms; historical ratings are more mixed.
Service: Friendly, accommodating reception and housekeeping are recurring strengths across sites.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges and kettles; no onsite parking listed by Expedia.
Fees and surprises: Standard check-in is 3 p.m. and checkout 11 a.m.; early arrival and late departure can incur charges.
Axel's opinion of Hotel 81 Tristar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Google. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel 81 Tristar within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 27 to Nov 1, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $90 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 27, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $85 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 15 to Nov 27, 2026 · 12 nights · 1 adult | $82 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Jan 2, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $134 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 19 to Dec 20, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $308 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Dec 27, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $109 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Dec 31, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $131 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Jan 22, 2027 · 23 nights · 1 adult | $101 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 16 to Jan 17, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $91 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 29 to Jan 30, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $91 a night · refundable · Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book |
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