Solo Travel in Singapore
One of the safest cities in the world to explore alone, a hawker stall counter that welcomes a solo diner without a second thought, and a garden built for slow, unhurried wandering, day or night.
Singapore genuinely rewards a solo trip well. It’s widely considered one of the safest cities in the world, and the hawker food culture is built around quick, casual dining that suits one person just fine. Here’s how to spend the time well on your own.
Gardens by the Bay, at your own pace
A properly rewarding solo visit, no need to coordinate with anyone about how long to linger in the Cloud Forest or which path to take through the Supertree Grove. Go right at opening, considerably quieter than midday, and stay for the free evening light show too.
The ArtScience Museum
A properly engrossing solo museum visit, no need to match anyone else’s pace through the exhibits. The lotus-shaped building itself is worth the visit alone, and the rotating exhibitions offer a genuinely absorbing solo afternoon.
Singapore Zoo’s Night Safari, solo
A genuinely easy solo evening, the Night Safari’s tram and walking trails work well alone, no need for company to appreciate the nocturnal animals. A good way to meet other travellers too, over the shared experience of the dark.
Chinatown and Kampong Glam on foot
A properly rewarding solo wander, the shophouses, temples and street art of Chinatown and Kampong Glam reward slow, unplanned exploring. No need to coordinate with anyone about which street to duck down next.
A food tour or free walking tour
An easy way to meet other travellers and get local context in one go, food tours through the hawker centres and free walking tours through the historic districts both run regularly and welcome solo bookings without a second thought. Worth it early in the trip to get orientated.
Where to eat alone
A hawker centre works well solo, counter seating and a menu built for one at most. A food court in one of the malls covers a solo dinner easily too, casual enough that nobody thinks twice about a single diner.
A note on safety
Singapore is widely considered one of the safest cities in the world for solo travellers, extremely low crime and strict enforcement across nearly every neighbourhood. The MRT runs efficiently and safely late into the evening, and the streets are well lit and busy even after dark.
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A note before you plan around this: prices, opening hours, booking requirements and admission details in this guide were correct at the time of writing, but venues change these often and sometimes without notice. Always check directly with the attraction or its official website before you travel or build a schedule around a specific time or price.
Before travelling to any destination featured on this site, please also check your government’s latest travel advice, as safety situations, entry requirements and travel warnings can change.
