# Hotels in Kallang

Any premises renting four or more rooms to guests for stays under seven days needs a licence from the Hotels Licensing Board (HLB) – check the hotel listing on GoBusiness. Private homes cannot legally be rented for under three consecutive months, so short-stay apartment listings are a risk. Hotel room and dining prices are usually quoted "++".

## Key facts
- Listings: 95
- Matched to a government licence/register: 48
- Median years in business: 13

## Licences
- **Certificate of Registration and Hotel-keeper's Licence** (Hotels Licensing Board (HLB), required): Required for any premises offering four or more rooms to guests staying less than seven days, including hostels. Renewed annually. Check: https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences

## How to choose
- Confirm the hotel is licensed: search the HLB 'Hotel Listing' under Licensed Entities on the GoBusiness Licensing portal.
- Compare the final price: hotels that levy a service charge may quote rates before 10% service charge and 9% GST.
- For staycations, check what is included – breakfast, late check-out, pool access and parking are often separate.
- Be wary of short stays in condos or HDB flats: the Planning Act bars private homes from being rented for less than three consecutive months, and HDB flats for less than six months.
- Serviced apartments need URA approval and must rent for at least seven days.

## Red flags
- A 'hotel' or 'hostel' not on the HLB listing.
- Nightly rentals of private condo units or HDB flats.
- Quoted rates that only show the full taxes and charges at payment.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Classique Hotel](https://lookup.sg/biz/classique-hotel), Jalan Besar · 240 Jln Besar · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 1997
- [Tai Hoe Hotel](https://lookup.sg/biz/tai-hoe-hotel), Jalan Besar · 163 Kitchener Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 1975
- [Mercure Singapore Tyrwhitt](https://lookup.sg/biz/mercure-singapore-tyrwhitt), Jalan Besar · 165 Tyrwhitt Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2014
- [Hotel NuVe Urbane](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-nuve-urbane), Jalan Besar · Hotel Nuve Urbane, 3 King George's Ave · 5 min walk from Lavender MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2017
- [Ark Hostel](https://lookup.sg/biz/ark-hostel), Kallang · 89 Geylang Rd · 2 min walk from Kallang MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2017
- [Aqueen Prestige Hotel Lavender](https://lookup.sg/biz/aqueen-prestige-hotel-lavender), Lavender · 178 Tyrwhitt Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel
- [J8 Hotel](https://lookup.sg/biz/j8-hotel), Jalan Besar · 8 Townshend Rd, #01-01 · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · Licensed hotel
- [BEAT. Sports Hostel](https://lookup.sg/biz/beat-sports-hostel), Jalan Besar · 290A Jln Besar · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel
- [Beverly Hotels Elements](https://lookup.sg/biz/beverly-hotels-elements), Lavender · 48 Horne Rd · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · Licensed hotel
- [Asphodel Inn](https://lookup.sg/biz/asphodel-inn), Jalan Besar · 380 Race Course Rd · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2002
- [Hotel 81 Elegance](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-81-elegance), Jalan Besar · 30 Foch Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2005
- [Hotel 81 Lavender](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-81-lavender), Lavender · 85 Lavender St. · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2002
- [Novotel Singapore on Kitchener](https://lookup.sg/biz/novotel-singapore-on-kitchener), Jalan Besar · 181 Kitchener Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 1989
- [Fragrance Hotel - Lavender](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrance-hotel-lavender), Lavender · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2007
- [Hotel 81 - Violet](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-81-violet), Lavender · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2007
- [ibis budget Singapore Imperial](https://lookup.sg/biz/ibis-budget-singapore-imperial), Lavender · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2007
- [V Hotel Lavender](https://lookup.sg/biz/v-hotel-lavender), Lavender · V Hotel Lavender, 70 Jellicoe Rd · 1 min walk from Lavender MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2011
- [Blanc Inn](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanc-inn), Jalan Besar · 151 Tyrwhitt Rd · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2013
- [Coziee Lodge](https://lookup.sg/biz/coziee-lodge), Kallang · 2 min walk from Kallang MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2013
- [Meadows Hostel](https://lookup.sg/biz/meadows-hostel), Jalan Besar · 7 Hamilton Rd · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2016
- [OSS Backpackers Hostel](https://lookup.sg/biz/oss-backpackers-hostel), Lavender · 9 Hamilton Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2018
- [K Space Inn Owen](https://lookup.sg/biz/k-space-inn-owen), Jalan Besar · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2020
- [Nest Hotel](https://lookup.sg/biz/nest-hotel), Lavender · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · Licensed hotel · registered 2025
- [Hotel YAN](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-yan-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 162 Tyrwhitt Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [JoyFor Hostel](https://lookup.sg/biz/joyfor-hostel), Kallang · 135 Geylang Rd · 3 min walk from Kallang MRT
- [Hotel Snow Lavender](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-snow-lavender), Lavender · 26 Cavan Rd · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [Parkroyal Hotel](https://lookup.sg/biz/parkroyal-hotel), Jalan Besar · PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, 181 Kitchener Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Hotel NuVe Stellar](https://lookup.sg/biz/hotel-nuve-stellar), Jalan Besar · 230 Jln Besar · 5 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Fort Gardens](https://lookup.sg/biz/fort-gardens), Kallang · 21 Fort Rd · 1 min walk from Katong Park MRT
- [V Ads Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/v-ads-singapore), Lavender · V Hotel Lavender, 70 Jellicoe Rd · 1 min walk from Lavender MRT

## FAQs
### How do I check if a hotel is licensed in Singapore?
Go to the GoBusiness Licensing portal, choose 'Licensed Entities', expand 'Hotels Licensing Board' and open 'Hotel Listing'. You can search or export the list. HLB licenses hotels under the Hotels Act 1954, issuing a Certificate of Registration for the premises and a Hotel-keeper's Licence.

### Is Airbnb legal in Singapore?
Short-term rentals of private homes for less than three consecutive months to the same person are prohibited under the Planning Act, and URA enforces against them. HDB flats have a six-month minimum. Licensed hotels and hostels can list on such platforms with their HLB licence number.

### Do hotels in Singapore charge GST and service charge?
Yes, most do: 10% service charge plus 9% GST on top, about 19.9% over the base rate. IRAS allows hotels that levy a service charge to display prices before GST, provided they state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

## Sources
- GoBusiness – Hotels Licensing Board: Certificate of Registration and Hotel-keeper's Licence: https://gobusiness.gov.sg/browse-all-licences/Hotels-Licensing-Board-(HLB)/Certificate-of-Registration-and-Hotel-keeper's-Licence
- STB – Licensing overview: https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/assistance-and-licensing/licensing-overview.html
- HLB – List of registered hotels (navigation guide): https://www.hlb.gov.sg/files/resources/guides/list-of-registered-hotels.pdf
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.