My Solo Travel to Singapore City was the BEST - My Complete Guide

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Solo travel in Singapore City is smooth, safe, and.... tasty.

I keep coming back for the street food, pocket-sized rainforests, and easy trains.

This guide shows you how to plan three solid days, pick a budget pod, stay safe, and meet fun people—all in clear, simple English.

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Why Singapore City Is Perfect for Solo Travelers

English road signs, polite locals, and an MRT digital map that feels like cheat mode make the city simple to explore alone.

The streets are bright at night, parks have free Wi-Fi, and hawker tables encourage strangers to sit together. It feels social without pressure.

You can jump from modern malls to jungle boardwalks in twenty minutes, so every day mixes nature with city fun.

A 3-Day Solo Travel Itinerary

Day 1

• Morning: Circle Marina Bay on foot. Stop for skyline selfies at the Merlion and cross the Helix Bridge to the ArtScience Museum lotus.
• Afternoon: Cool off inside the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. Eat satay and coconut water at Satay by the Bay while dragonflies hover nearby.
• Evening: Watch the free Supertree light show, then walk to Lau Pa Sat for chicken rice and 80-cent kopi. Head back to the hostel rooftop for card games with new roommates.

Day 2

• Morning: Join a free Chinatown walking tour. Taste kaya toast and soft eggs at a corner coffee shop.
• Afternoon: Ride the Downtown Line to Little India. Eat masala dosa at Tekka Centre, then visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple for bright photos.
• Evening: Take the short walk to Kampong Glam. Snap murals on Haji Lane, and enjoy two-for-one beers before the music starts.

Day 3

• Morning: Catch the bumboat to Pulau Ubin. Rent a bike, spot monkeys, and listen to cicadas on Ketam Mountain Bike Park trails.
• Afternoon: Return to the mainland for East Coast Park. Swim, nap under palms, and share satay with local families at sunset.
• Evening: Walk along Clarke Quay’s colored bridges, grab happy-hour drinks, then ride the river bumboat back for nighttime city lights.

Short and crisp: The Best Hostels in Singapore City

1. The InnCrowd Backpackers Hostel 1 - best for Solo Traveller
2. A Travellers Rest-Stop
3. Betel Box Backpackers Hostel - best for Beach Lovers Retreat, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
4. HI - Hangout at Mt. Emily Hostel
5. Hostel One66

The InnCrowd Backpackers Hostel 1

9.2

Little India

"…Best hostel in Singapore, if not the region, I reckon. I love the area in which it's located, the more

A Travellers Rest-Stop

9.1

"GREAT PLACE! One of the best hostels I stayed in. The rooms as well as the hostel are pretty clean more

Betel Box Backpackers Hostel

8.7

"…We were only going to stay for three nights but decided to extend our stay. The people who run the more

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$13.18

HI - Hangout at Mt. Emily Hostel

9.1

"…The receptionist was very courtesy, helpful and always had smile. It's my favorite place - This is more

Hostel One66

8.9

"…Not having much chance to meet Yang (the owner). Not his fault since we are out all the time. But more

Hostels in Singapore City

Most dorms use capsule beds with curtains, reading lights, and USB ports. You get hotel-level AC and privacy for one-third the cost of a hotel room.

Common areas hold movie nights, hawker crawls, and rooftop yoga. Joining one activity is enough to build a day-trip crew by breakfast.

Location matters: choose a hostel near an MRT station so you dodge taxi bills and midday heat.

Is Singapore City Safe for Solo Travelers?

The city ranks high for public safety, but basic travel sense still helps. Lock valuables in the pod locker, keep drinks in sight, and learn “no eating on MRT” to avoid fines.

Wear a cross-body bag in crowded markets. Women can carry a light scarf for temple visits and choose well-lit routes after midnight.

If a price looks strange, thank the seller and walk away. Another stall always waits around the corner.

How to Meet People

• Join hostel WhatsApp groups for daily plans—bike rides, cheap eats, or Sentosa beach volleyball.
• Sign up for free city walking tours; everyone ends the route with a group photo and new chat partners.
• Book a cooking class in Chinatown. Stir laksa, swap travel stories, and eat the lesson after.
• Use Meetup or Couchsurfing events for night hikes at MacRitchie or language swaps in cafés.
• Sit at large hawker tables during peak lunch; share chili sauce and get food tips from locals.

Best Neighborhoods to Stay Solo in Singapore City

1. Chinatown: Historic shophouses, temples, and endless hawker stands. Social, central, and hostel-rich.
2. Little India: Bold colors, spice markets, and budget hostels. Great for night owls and food lovers.
3. Bugis / Kampong Glam: Street art, indie boutiques, and mosque views. Balanced day-night energy, good for creative types.
4. Lavender / Jalan Besar: Sleepy lanes, big food courts, fast airport train. Perfect for early flights and quiet nights.

Where to Eat and Drink

• Maxwell Hawker Centre: famous chicken rice, fresh sugar-cane juice.
• Tekka Centre: budget dosas and bright flower stalls.
• Chinatown Complex: cheap beer towers, many satay stalls.
• Lau Pa Sat: satay street opens at 7 p.m.; smoky, lively, delicious.
• Chye Seng Huat Hardware: industrial coffee bar with Wi-Fi and power outlets.
• Marina Barrage: bring 7-Eleven snacks and kite-watch under skyline lights.

5 Hidden Gemz in Singapore City (by Hostelgeeks)

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Final Tips and Surprises

Carry a light jacket; malls and buses feel like iceboxes.

Refill bottles at public fountains—water is free and safe.

Use EZ-Link cards for buses and MRT. Transfers within 45 minutes cost nothing extra.

Fines are real. No littering, jaywalking, or chewing gum carelessly.

Big shock? Rooftop bar cocktails can equal one night in a dorm. Skip them and picnic at Pinnacle @ Duxton roof deck for €1 instead.

Happy surprise? The city has pockets of jungle. Walk the free Southern Ridges trail and hear birds louder than traffic.

Pack light, grab your MRT card, and let hawker scents, clean sidewalks, and glowing skylines lead the way. Solo feels simple here.

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These are the guides I wish I had before visiting. I’ve been there, had fun, did some minor mistakes, and now I’m passing the best tips on to you. Safe travels!

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About the author: Nour De Wilde Salhab

A Lebanese-Congolese-French-Belgian girl as likely to be found climbing a volcano in Indonesia or reading a sci-fi book by the sea in the South of France. Always on the hunt for remarkable experiences. My two favorites so far: volunteering in emergency medical services in Lebanon and solo backpacking around the world. Life is enjoyable in all its facets, from its healthy extremes to its mundane slows.