Name: MET A Space Pod @ Arab Street
Address: 56 Arab Street, Singapore, 199753, SG

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Tommy

Rooms look way cooler in the pictures, but it's just plastic decorations all over to make the futuristic look. The beds are fine and the toilets are in the same stall as the shower. It is super humid in the restroom with no moving air, so prepare to sweat in the summer while doing a #2.

The front office has very limited hours and can be annoying when you need to reach any staff outside of office hours. I also stayed for 4 nights and they didn't give me any new sheets. The floors and restrooms are also co-ed.

Location is north of downtown, but can be considered walking distance. There was a lot of construction in July 2026, so that was annoying.

Self

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Prince

The property/pod doesn’t resemble the pictures, Cleanliness was poor, both nights there was unflushed toilets and dirty sinks in the common/shared shower areas.

Additionally, no toilet paper, no rubbish bins in toilet area- not accommodating for women needs. Would not recommend, was a once in a lifetime opportunity and keeping it at ‘once’

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Jakob

Unique and really enjoyed every aspect

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2026

Byung Woo

The code to access the facility was not working.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Gleb

I feel like some of the positive reviews are from when it was newer. This place is on the dirty side, and some stuff doesn't work anymore like some buttons in my pod, such as lock/unlock. Handles have fallen off some upper pods and are questionably glued back on. Shower is kind of dirty, insect colony. Ceilings have water leaks that pool up on the floor. No place to hang towels.
It was really loud outside until very late, could barely sleep. Someone was literally banging a drum right outside for a while at close to midnight.
I gave 3 stars and not 2 just because this is low priced for anything in Singapore, so it will do if you are in a pinch. Just know what it is. I left after 1 night after paying for 2.
Usually in hostels/pods I expect guests who just need a place to sleep for cheap, backpackers, students, etc. The bunks around me appeared to be 3rd world low wage migrant workers with no teeth.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Jejuinho

Its 14 minutes walk away from mrt and one of the better mall so you'll find food, shooping and entertainment close by. Its pretty lively at night due to it being a tourist spot but peaceful in the mornings and in the rooms. The room itself is clean, futuristic and comfortable for someone who is 6 feet tall but its like a box made out of plastic so even in small noises can be heard by your neighbour. Overall, it was a dood stay znd worth the price for in the future.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Alfred

Perfect ty!!

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Ella

The staff was very nice, the bed are clean and comfortable. There are restaurants open very late close by but it is far from main attractions if you are trying to walk.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Leigh

I received a code to get access to my room after hours, however the code did not work. This is ridiculous at 330am in the morning that a room I booked for the night was not available. I was lucky enough to find a random key to the property and stayed in an empty pod

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

Jaqueline

Capsules were very noisy. I heard every movement of the other guests.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

josiah

Great for overnight/short stay when you just need to get some shuteye. Capsules are cool.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Keila

Cool area to stay in very busy and close to everything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Jamari

The same as previous preview.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Jamari

This is my fourth stay here since April. What I like most about this place is not only the unique experience of staying in a space pod but also the superb services, friendliness n warm reception by the staff.

Ray the manager is very helpful with tips on where to dine n always ensure a space pod is available for me on my arrival at 11.30am although checkin is at 3pm.

Shafiyya, the equally friendly assistant manager is most helpful with many of my queries such as what do I do if I misplace the card key to my pod. On my last visit last week, she even assisted me in rolling my big luggage to the waiting area for transport to the airport, seeing me as a senior citizen struggling with so many luggages.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

Agnieszka

Pods were very unique and fun to try for short stay.
I didn’t enjoy climbing them every time I needed something and also using communal sliders in the bathroom area was no no.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Jamari

I like the idea of a space pod as my sleeping quarter. It is quite spacious for one person. Just wondering whether there is a two-person space pod in case I decide to bring my wife along in the future. The rooftop is also a good place to find some quiet n privacy. Enjoy so much my stay there.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Dylan

Great location and theme

Great location in Kampong Glam. Good value and quite comfortable too

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2024

Jeremy Craig

We stayed for the experience of a space pod. But it is basically a plastic box in a hostel dorm. It was sleep able, the so called breakfast was no where. Toilet in the shower is a very dirty setup, go for a poo & pick up some waterborne disease off the floor. You wouldn't get away with this setup in a western country, the health department would be all over you. I think maybe it was a great set up originally but has been sold off to a lazy owner.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2024

Luke

We chose to experience the novelty.

This is not to denigrate. But an honest review.

It was pretty average.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Keith

Cool pods. Felt like a spaceship vibe. Thanks

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2023

Omar

Some details they Must have mentioned here before and I would not have booked: 1- reception is only available from 11 am to 8:30 pm Singapore time.
2- they do not provide except one towel every two days for a single pod nor do they clean the pod regularly.
I was about to take a bath at 1 am when I discovered there was no new towel inside my pod. When I whatsapped their customer service she said I did not tell them I need a towel that day so they assumed a towel every two days is okay lol. The next morning I ordered two towels and the whatsapp customer service told me I am only allowed to have one towel per single pod. Please do you assume I should use the same towel for two days for bath???
Also I got locked out of my room coz I forgot the key inside the capsule and since there was no reception that time i waited 40 minutes on the rooftop until they answered on whatsapp and guided me on how to open the pod.
The price they take is way over the services they offer.
Not having a physical receptionist 24/7 is very inconvenient.
Also one romanian tourist was checking in at night and did not know his room number so I woke up hearing noises of his trials to open the pod, and it was not his fault coz they wrote him an unclear message about the instructions and of course no receptionist at that time to help.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2022

Baoling

It is nice.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2020

Natalie

overall good stay

Overall a good place to stay especially for the price. The Pod was a bit too warm for me and there is an annoying blue light that cannot be turned off but overall good for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Laura

Fantastic location. Fun place to base yourself in
Singapore.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Like what most comments here, the mattress is indeed thin compared to other capsules we've been to (which were way more cheaper). Also the breakfast is just okay. Had better breakfast from other capsules for lower price. Not all toilets have bidet which is quite disappointing too. We're lucky to have the lower bunk. But every movement would really create squirky noise which we suspect might annoy the one staying at the higher bunk. Overall, the place is fancy and spacious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Stairway to Pods

Very good. If you can not go up steep stairs then request low bunk. Also stairs to get to the PODS.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Good with minor annoyances

Very clean and in good condition. Only minor annoyances: Not a lot of secure luggage storage space - the locker will fit most small suitcases and backpacks, but not big suitcases. Also a blue light was in the ventilator and that could not be turned off, it's a bit annoying to have a blue light shining on your head all night. Lighting in the capsules is fine, but the only \"light\" option for lighting has the light shining directly into your face on the pillow, which is not so convenient if you want only a slight bit of light. Mattress is very thin (5 cm?) and was uncomfortable at times but surprisingly my back doesn't hurt from it. They do give you 2 giant pillows for each person which is nice but a bit annoying because they take up a lot of space in a small capsule.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

We had a great experience at this location. The facilities were very clean. Our double bed Pod was clean and felt spacious enough for 2 ppl.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, right in Arab st in the Bugis area. The pods are fairly thin walled though so can be noisy depending on the courtesy of your neighbours
.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2019

Casandra

The place is basic, but clean, what you’d expect from a pod hotel. They offer toast and cereal for breakfast and have a lot of bars and cafes on walking distance.
One bad thing is we used their laundry service and they messed up a couple of items (bleach on my black shirt... c’mon). Overall I say it’s good for a night or two.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed my stay there. I would definitely recommend only stay 3-4 days because living out of a capsule for a longer period would be miserable. The only major downsids to this place was that check-in wasn't til 3 pm and they only offered cereal and bread for breakfast, but eating breakfast on the rooftop definitely made up for it. The location was fairly central and the metro was only about a 5 min walk away. Highly recommended if you're looking for an affordable option in Singapore.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The staffs are Friendly and helpful. However the facility there can be improved. For those who want the TV facility, remember to bring yr own ear piece .

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

I loved the vibe of tye place it was all so cool and space like it was good fun to be there and there is nothing i would change the expirence was increadible....

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Cam

I really enjoyed my stay here. In-person it appeared to me as it showed online. Location was great. The place was nice and clean. Pods were comfortable to sleep in and I thought quite sizable (at least that was my opinion as a relatively tall young man). Would happily stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

R.J.

Very clean place, staff was very cooperative. I stayed 3 days which had no issues. The street is lively at night with live music and great options for dinner which made the stay more fun. Travelling via transit very convenient. Overall it was a great experience staying in the pod.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2019

Moy

No lift
That was annoying as my pid was in level 4

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Pod was spacious and clean, and larger than I expected!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2019

Verified traveler

Easy to find, easy to late checking, good location around!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

no comment to small and the price is to high for the offer

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Irma

Surpasses expectation

The pod surpasses my expectation, there was plenty of room. The pillow, blanket and sheet were nice and clean. I slept well.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Kaitlyn

Dope Spot

This place is great. It’s only been open for about a month so everything is in excellent condition. They also take pride in keeping it extremely clean.

The staff is very friendly and accommodating to your needs.

The pods are really comfortable and larger then typical. Bring a pair of earplugs to drown out your neighbors and you’ll sleep like a baby. The only issue is there arent regular charging ports. You do have 2 usb charge stations though and regular plugs are in common areas.

The bathrooms are nice and very clean. 3 private stalls per floor, each with a toilet, separate from the shower.

Lockers are very large. I could fit my 50 liter duffel, a full backpack, and a few bags of souvenirs.

The neighborhood is dope. Good food, unique shops, and lively night life as you are next to Haji Lane.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

New - clean but working through things

As it was brand new, everything was immaculate. On the other hand, they are still working out some of the kinks. They are not staffed overnight, but there is an emergency number if you need anything; the fire alarm was set off in the middle of the night and we had to wait over thirty minutes for someone to get there to turn it off.

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Low budget - high quality - great location!!

Easy check in, great location, good free wifi, simple breakfast, clean and comfortable pods. This is the best alternative to traditional hostel stays as you get your privacy and the personal space also means that you don't experience the issues with noise that normally happens when sharing a room with a bunch of strangers.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Best capsule hostel so far, very modern tech, full facilities from TV to Towel to spacious bathroom to fully customisable lights in your personal pod. Try the double pods its super awesome!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2026

Maiju

Huoneet olivat hieman epäsiistejä, sängyssä edellisen hiuksia ja hiekkaa. Sänky piti todella paljon ääntä. Meillä oli alasänky, joten yläsängyn asukkaan vaihtaessa kylkeä kuulosti sille että he tulevat katostamme läpi. Henkilökunta oli todella ystävällisiä.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2025

Malinn

Fint område, litt langt fra sentrum, bra café rett utenfor døren.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

CHANG-SHENG

交通算是便利且周圍餐飲多樣

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Daniele

Uma experiência é incrível

Este Hostel é realmente uma experiência incrível

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2022

Celine

Wir hatten einen guten Aufenthalt in der Arab Street. Zu Fuß war man in 15 Minuten an der Marina aber auch rund um die Arab Street gab es schöne Nachbarschaften. Das Zimmer ist ganz klar wie ein Hostel-Zimmer, nur, dass man das Bett in der Nacht/wenn man tagsüber unterwegs ist abschließen kann. Der Platz im Schrank hat für die meisten Koffer und Backpacks nicht ausgereicht, aber man hatte genug Platz sie daneben zu deponieren und konnte die Wertsachen/kleinere Taschen dann im abschließbaren Schrank deponieren. Der Check-in nach 18 Uhr hat super geklappt und es war alles sehr unkompliziert. Wenn man etwas mehr Komfort möchte, dann ist das Met a Space Pod sicher nicht die beste Wahl, aber wenn man einfach einen Schlafplatz benötigt und etwas mehr Privatsphäre schätzt als in klassischen 10-Bett Zimmern, dann ist diese Unterkunft sicher eine sehr gute Wahl. Das Essen rund um die Unterkunft ist himmlisch!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Mari

Fantastic location and value for the money, clean pods and bathrooms. Breakfast area got a bit messy on the mornings but the offering was simple but okey

Self