Visiting Singapore on a shoestring budget? Well, you definitely want to check out some of the budget hotels available on the island.

In this article, we cover five of these hotels and give you a rundown of their location and salient points.

From the famous Hotel 81 to not so well-known places like Tropical Hotel and Hotel Hamilton, we'll look at the gamut of choices available to you.

Hotel 81 At Bencoolen Street
This hotel is located near the Singapore Museum and is more of the more popular budget hotel chains in Singapore. Hotel 81 Bencoolen is very well suited for artistic traveler who would like to check out the culture or arts in Singapore.

This 14 storey hotel is located conveniently in the city central. Hotel staff are very friendly and service is top-notch.

Address: 41 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189623
Telephone: +65-6299-6007
Cost: S$100 per night

2. Penang Hotel
This interesting little hotel is situated near Little India and is just 15 minutes by public transport to the shopping belt and financial district. If you are on a business trip or want to buy some electronics, this hotel is an excellent choice as it is within walking distance from Sim Lim Square (famous for computer hardware and software).

Address: 407 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209012
Telephone: +65-6299-6007
Cost: S$55 per night

3. Tropical Hotel
This hotel is well-located and lies in the heart of Chinatown.

If you want to check out Chinese culture, the Tropical Hotel is affordable and within walking distance to all nearby eateries and shopping complexes within Chinatown. Public transport is also easily accessible.

Address: 22 Teck Lim Road, Singapore 088392
Telephone: +65-6299-6007
Cost: S$80 per night

4. Park View Hotel
The Park View Hotel is located near Raffles Place, the heart of the financial and business district. Its prime location, budget rates, as well as friendly and helpful staff makes it a budget hotel of choice. Its only about 5 minutes walk from Suntec City (Singapore's International Convention and Exhibition Centre) and is a great choice if you're coming for a convention, seminar or conference.

Address: 81 Beach Road, Singapore 189692
Telephone: +65-6299-6007
Cost: S$88 per night

5. Hotel Hamilton
This hotel is located in a convenient location and is just ten minutes from Orchard Road, (Singapore's famous shopping district). It scores top marks for service and is very unique in character. If you're looking for a simple, cozy and no-frills place to stay, this hotel is definitely recommended.

Address: 40 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209210
Telephone: +65-6299-6007
Cost: S$48 per night

Conclusion
I hope this article has given you a better understanding of the budget hotel choices in Singapore. Be sure to do more research - there are literally hundreds of other budget hotels that you can stay at while visiting Singapore. Happy travels!