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LEJU 21

Updated 2026-07-16 · 1,812 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(25) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Family & Group HomestayRiverside & Town Centre HomestayHomestay
LEJU 21
Services
Family & Group Homestay, Riverside & Town Centre Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
25

What recent reviews say

Charming restored shophouse with period charm and spotless rooms draws repeat guests, but the surrounding bar alley now generates constant late-night noise that ruins sleep. The steep internal stairs and ground-floor toilet pose real challenges for families with young children and elderly visitors.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: The bar alley noise has worsened over the past 5-6 years. Earlier reviews (4-6 years old) mention a 'quiet street' that 'turns to street bar at night', while recent reviews (1-2 years old) describe constant noise until 2-2:30 AM as a deal-breaker. Refund delays are a new complaint.

Praised for
  • authentic heritage character
  • clean and well-maintained rooms
  • excellent riverside town-centre location
  • friendly and attentive staff
Watch-outs
  • severe noise from bar alley until 2-2:30 AM
  • steep wooden stairs unsafe for children and mobility-limited guests
  • delayed or missing refunds
  • occasional odours in common areas
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Best for: Couples and small friend groups seeking heritage character who don't mind late-night bar noise and can handle steep stairs.
Think twice if: Families with young children, elderly guests, or light sleepers should book elsewhere; bar alley noise runs until 2-2:30 AM and staff refunds have been delayed.

Strengths

  • historic restored shophouse with vintage character
  • river-adjacent location near Jonker Market and restaurants
  • strong air conditioning and comfortable beds
  • welcoming staff with early check-in flexibility

Worth knowing

  • A drawer of earplugs provided in rooms (now a standard feature)
  • bars outside run until 2-2:30 AM on weekends
  • steep wooden stairs between ground, first, and second storeys
  • pizza delivery available from neighbouring restaurant
  • single ground-floor toilet shared by guests
  • early check-in offered on request (30 minutes reported)

What reviews say by service

Family & Group Homestay
Steep stairs and single shared toilet unsuitable for families with young children or multiple groups.
Riverside & Town Centre Homestay
Prime riverside location near Jonker but now surrounded by bars with noise until 2-2:30 AM, compromising the homestay experience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.49 average across the 390 family & group homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 63
Review volume 61
Review recency 86
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is this homestay suitable for families with young children?
No. Reviewers warn the wooden stairs are steep and dangerous for children, and the single ground-floor toilet is shared. The surrounding bar alley is also noisy until 2-2:30 AM on weekends.
What's the noise situation?
The bar alley outside runs until 2-2:30 AM on weekends and 1:30 AM on Friday. The staff provide a drawer of earplugs in rooms. Multiple guests report difficulty sleeping without them.
Will I be refunded promptly if I cancel?
One recent guest reported a refund for the second night of a Booking.com stay was promised but did not arrive after a month.

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Last updated 2026-07-16