Geylang, also called Geylang Serai, is a neighbourhood in the city-state of Singapore east of the Central Area, Singapore's central business district. It is located to the East of the Singapore River. The neighbourhood is dominated by Singapore's ethnic Malay community. Geylang today in untouched by urbanization and is frequently visited by locals as well as the tourist because it offers a wide range of Singaporean dishes such as Chilli crab, Katong Laksa, and famous Roti prata. The night life at Geylang is vibrant and well visited due to the permitted red light area and the existence of various karoake lounges.

Geylang thus offers a nostalgic trip to a still ethnic area of Singapore along with a rewarding treat of traditional Singaporean cuisine. Geylang is a prime location for many budget hotels to come into existence because of its proximity to the Central business district.

Geylang is well connected with the rest of Singapore by the bus system and MRT. Mainly two chains of Geylang budget hotels run the show here, Fragrance Hotels and Hotel 81. The hotels in this area are mid size budget hotels but some of the best budget hotels catering to the thrifty travelers on a tight budget. The rooms are small and clean. The ambience is homely, chic and friendly. The room services are minimal and the room rates are ranging between SGD49 - SGD 150 maximum. The Budget hotels are frequented by student tourists and locals of Singapore.

They usually do not contain restaurant, eateries, swimming pool and other recreational activities. They mainly provide mainly clean lodging and boarding facilities. The basic facilities in most of the budget hotels rooms would be individual controlled air-conditioned ones with an en suite bathroom with heater, hairdryer, IDD telephone, color television and tea/coffee making facilities. Iron and ironing board are available upon request. VCD player and mini fridge are available at selected rooms only. The basic main facilities provided by the budget hotels would be Safe deposit boxes, Broadband internet access, Electronic keycard lock, Car parking, Tours/travel desk, Laundry service, Fax service.

For staying in amidst the traditional atmosphere of Singapore, spend a few days at the Budget Hotels at Geylang, which not only provide the ethnic touch to your stay but will keep your pockets filled with money for more explorations to come. Some of the popular Budget Hotels in Geylang have been presented here.