katbh wrote:Ha
Alexander some are pulling your leg but I suppose it depends on what 'Life' you are after. Geylang and Joo Chiat are fun but are red light districts. But still relatively safe in comparison to other such districts in Asian countries.
There are hundreds of hotels under $100/night not just the flea bags recommended here. Try the Amber Hotel in Katong in the East or the Peranakan Hotel on east coast road - they have rooms for under $100/night.
I wasn't pulling his leg, I was being honest. It is redlight, but it is cheap.
Katong is basically the area between Geylang and JC (which I'm sure you know), and the hotels in it have spillover from those two areas.
Peranakan hotel is loaded with ladyboy hookers. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I drink coffee at Penny (the coffee shop on the ground floor under the hotel) 2-3 times a week, you can't miss them walking around smoking.