By the WahLiao desk · Last updated 3 October 2026
The cleanest public toilets in Singapore are in shopping malls and MRT stations, and they are free. A 2024 Singapore Management University survey of 2,602 public toilets scored mall toilets highest, MRT stations a close second, hawker centres behind, and coffee shop toilets the least clean. A few hawker centre toilets charge a small fee. Carry a packet of tissues: not every toilet has paper.
In a city this hot, where you drink water all day, knowing where the good toilets are is real travel knowledge. The short answer: there is almost always a mall nearby.
Public toilets: quick facts
| Cleanest | Shopping malls, then MRT stations |
| Middle | Hawker centres |
| Least clean | Coffee shops |
| Cost | Almost always free; some hawker centre toilets charge a small fee |
| Carry | Tissues, and a few coins in case of a fee |
The WahLiao Verdict
| Best bet | The nearest mall; there is almost always one close by. |
| On the move | MRT station toilets. |
| Avoid if you can | Coffee shop toilets. |
| Carry | Tissues and hand sanitiser. |
| Worth knowing | Toilets at attractions, museums and hotels are generally excellent. |
What the survey found
SMU’s 2024 study, run with the Restroom Association (Singapore) and other partners, covered toilets in coffee shops, hawker centres, MRT stations and malls. Mall toilets scored about 77 out of 100 and MRT stations about 76, hawker centres about 66, and coffee shops about 46. Sentosa had the cleanest hawker centre and coffee shop toilets.
Accessible toilets
Malls, MRT stations, attractions and Changi Airport have accessible toilets. For travelling with a wheelchair, see accessible Singapore.
Public toilets: FAQ
Are public toilets free in Singapore?
Almost always. Some hawker centre toilets charge a small fee.
Where are the cleanest public toilets in Singapore?
Shopping malls and MRT stations.
Do Singapore public toilets have toilet paper?
Usually in malls and MRT stations. Carry tissues for hawker centres and coffee shops.
Are there toilets at MRT stations?
Yes, at most stations.
Read next
This page belongs to Visiting Singapore. See also etiquette and Singlish and tap water.
Sources checked before publication on 3 October 2026: SMU, 2024 public toilet study; Vulcan Post on the study’s scores. Last updated 3 October 2026.
