By the WahLiao desk · Last verified 28 September 2026
Singapore is one of the best cities in the world to travel alone. It ranks first in the world for people feeling safe walking alone at night, everyone speaks English, and eating alone is completely normal: hawker centres are built for one person, one plate, one stool. Stay in a hostel or capsule hotel near an MRT station, and budget about S$100 to S$140 a day.
Travelling alone here has a particular pleasure: the city is easy enough that you never feel stranded, and busy enough that you never feel alone. The single supplement on a hotel room is the one real cost. Here is how to do the rest well.
Solo travel in Singapore: quick facts
| Safety | 98% of people feel safe walking alone at night (Gallup 2025), first in the world |
| Language | English everywhere |
| Budget | About S$100 to S$140 a day with a hostel or capsule bed |
| Where to stay | Bugis, Chinatown, Little India or Lavender, near an MRT station |
| Eating alone | Normal everywhere; hawker centres are ideal |
| Getting around | MRT until around midnight; taxis and ride-hailing all night |
The WahLiao Verdict
| Cost | About S$100 to S$140 a day on a budget; the room is the solo traveller’s biggest penalty. |
| What you get | Freedom, safety and a city that works on your timetable. |
| The alternative | A group tour, which costs more and sees less of the real city. |
| Worth it for | First-time solo travellers, women travelling alone, and anyone on a stopover. |
| Watch out for | Online scams and the midday heat, not the streets. |
Safety
Singapore topped Gallup’s 2025 ranking for feeling safe walking alone at night, and women report feeling almost as safe as men. Late trains, lit streets and 24-hour taxis make evenings out easy. Take the usual care with drinks in bars, keep your phone charged, and treat unsolicited messages and too-good ticket deals as scams. Is Singapore Safe? has the details.
Where to stay
Hostels and capsule hotels suit solo travellers best, and they cluster in Bugis, Chinatown, Little India and Lavender, all near MRT stations. Many have female-only dorms and pods, common rooms and walking tours. If you prefer a private room, a small hotel in the same areas keeps costs down. Where to Stay in Singapore compares the areas.
Eating alone
This is where Singapore shines. At a hawker centre, you take a seat, order one plate from one stall, eat, and go; nobody gives a solo diner a second look. Share a table if the centre is busy; it is normal. Counter seats at noodle bars, food courts and cafés work the same way. What to Eat in Singapore lists what to order.
Meeting people
Hostel common rooms and their organised walks are the easiest way to meet other travellers. Free walking tours of the heritage districts, hawker centre queues, and evening light shows at Marina Bay all bring strangers into easy conversation. For a quiet day, the Botanic Gardens at 7am belongs to joggers and walkers, and a nod is enough.
Solo travel costs
| Per day | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hostel or capsule bed | S$50 to S$75 |
| Three hawker meals and kopi | S$25 to S$35 |
| Trains and buses | S$6 to S$10 |
| One small ticket | S$14 to S$20 |
| Total | About S$100 to S$140 |
Singapore on a Budget has more ways to stretch it.
Solo travel in Singapore: FAQ
Is Singapore good for solo travel?
Yes. It is safe, English-speaking and easy to navigate, and eating alone is completely normal.
Is Singapore safe for solo female travellers?
Yes. Singapore ranks first in the world for feeling safe walking alone at night, and women report feeling almost as safe as men.
How much does solo travel in Singapore cost per day?
About S$100 to S$140 a day with a hostel or capsule bed, hawker meals, trains and one small ticket.
Where should solo travellers stay in Singapore?
In a hostel or capsule hotel in Bugis, Chinatown, Little India or Lavender, near an MRT station.
Read next
This page belongs to Visiting Singapore, our guide for first-time visitors. Plan your days with our 3-day itinerary, and for a half-day off the tourist trail, see Beyond the Tourist Trail.
Sources checked 28 September 2026: Gallup, 2025 Global Safety Report release; Xinhua via B360 on safety by gender; Eatbook on typical hawker meal prices. Bed and meal figures are desk estimates, shown as ranges. Last updated 28 September 2026.
