Where to Stay in Singapore City as a Solo Traveler (Hostel, Safety, Areas)

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Find your Perfect Hostel in Singapore City

Choosing where to sleep in Singapore City can feel hard, but it should not be. This guide keeps things clear, short, and to-the-point, so you find the best area fast.

This is where to stay in Singapore as a solo traveler.

Why Singapore City Is a Must-Visit Destination

English signs make getting around simple for solo travelers.

The MRT connects almost every sight in under 20 minutes.

Food courts called hawker centers offer cheap meals and easy chats with locals.

Skyscrapers and pocket jungles sit side by side, so each day feels mixed and fresh.

Strict laws keep streets clean and safe, which helps first-time visitors relax.

Top Picks: The Best Hostels in Singapore City

Best for Hostel Newbies

Atelier Hostel9.0

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Best for Female Solo Traveler

Dream Lodge8.9

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Best Party Hostel

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Top Neighborhoods to Stay in Singapore City

Chinatown

Rows of colorful shophouses hide capsule hostels, small temples, and craft-beer bars.

Maxwell Hawker Centre serves famous chicken rice, two blocks from the MRT.

• Pros: Central trains, cheap food, busy day and night.
• Cons: Crowds at weekends, little quiet after 11 p.m.
• Best for: First-time solo travelers and food hunters.

Little India

Bright murals, spice markets, and 24-hour curry cafés fill narrow lanes.

Budget beds start low, and Tekka Centre feeds you for pocket change.

• Pros: Lowest prices, loud color, easy late snacks.
• Cons: Heavy traffic, busy walkways.
• Best for: Budget backpackers and night owls.

Bugis & Kampong Glam

Street art on Haji Lane meets indie shops and the gold-domed Sultan Mosque.

Cafés offer fast Wi-Fi, making this a base for laptop nomads.

• Pros: Artsy vibe, craft coffee, balanced nightlife.
• Cons: Beds cost a little more, bars fill fast.
• Best for: Digital workers and creative souls.

Lavender & Jalan Besar

Wide streets feel calm, yet big food halls serve till late.

The East–West train line here gives a straight shot to the airport.

• Pros: Quiet hostels, cheaper beds than downtown, easy flights.
• Cons: Few bars, slower social scene.
• Best for: Early flights, light sleepers, relaxed schedules.

Clarke Quay & Riverside

Neon lights bounce off the river as bars stack beside live-music clubs.

Colorful bridges give photo spots on every short walk.

• Pros: Big party zone, easy river taxis, skyline views.
• Cons: High drink prices, dorms louder at night.
• Best for: Party travelers and social butterflies.

Marina Bay Fringe

Hostels sit just outside the main hotel towers, so you still wake to that sci-fi skyline.

Gardens by the Bay and the Helix Bridge sit within a 10-minute stroll.

• Pros: Iconic views, safe streets, quick walk to big sights.
• Cons: Higher bed costs, fewer cheap cafés.
• Best for: Flash-packers and photo fans.

The Best (and Worst) Areas to Stay in Singapore City

• Best neighborhood to stay in Singapore City for food: Chinatown, thanks to hawker centres on every block.
• Best neighborhood for female solo traveler: Bugis & Kampong Glam, with bright lights, busy cafés, and many female-only pods.
• Best neighborhood for party lovers: Clarke Quay, where bars line both riverbanks.

Areas to skip for hostels include far-west Jurong, which adds 45-minute train rides, and Orchard Road, where beds cost more and malls close social spaces early.

Seasoned tip: stay one street behind main party roads to save five euros per night and still reach music in three minutes.

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

"…It's marvelous. What more one can expect at SGD18? Again, I will repeat my stay in Betel Box in more

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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

Safest Area to Stay in Singapore City as a Solo Traveler

Chinatown and Bugis stay busy past midnight with shops and police patrols. These two zones offer bright lights, many hostels, and fast trains.

• Pick hostels with lockers and key-card doors.
• Use cross-body bags in markets; hands stay free for photos.
• Follow local rules: no eating on MRT, no jaywalking, fines are high.
• Download Grab for late rides when trains stop.

5 Hidden Gemz in Singapore City (by Hostelgeeks)

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Tips for Booking Social Hostels in Singapore City Without Overpaying

Capsule hostels beat hotels because you get AC, privacy curtains, and built-in friends for half the cash.

Open Hostelz; the site lines up prices from Booking.com and Hostelworld so you spot deals fast. Filter for women-only dorms, high “best for solo travelers” scores, common rooms, and free walking tours—sure clues that the hostel will feel social without costing extra.

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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.