Is Singapore Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Singapore is renowned for its stringent laws and regulations which contribute to its position as one of the safest cities for solo female travelers. The crime rate is very low, and respect for individual rights and public order is generally a norm. The transportation system is also safe and reliable, even late into the night. As with any country, it's always important to exercise usual safety precautions, but overall, Singapore provides a secure environment for solo female travelers.

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How safe is Singapore?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Singapore is renowned as one of the safest cities in the world. The crime rates are extremely low and the city has a high police presence, combined with strict regulations and penalties. Even during the night, streets are very well-lit and populated. There's no issue with walking alone at night as it is generally considered very safe, although, like anywhere else, common precautions should still be exercised.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Singapore's public transportation is renowned for its safety and efficiency. The city-state's MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) network, buses and taxis are popular with locals and tourists alike. With strict law enforcement and transportation staff at the ready, safety practices are top priority. Moreover, CCTV cameras are present in all public transportation vehicles and stations, providing an extra measure of security. Additionally, they are always on time and extraordinarily clean, making your travel extremely comfortable. Therefore, it's safe even for solo female travelers throughout both the day and night.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Street harassment is considerably rare in Singapore due to their strict laws and strong enforcement against public nuisance and harassment. Singapore is known to be one of the safest cities worldwide. Public spaces are generally safe for women at any time of the day or night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Very low

Singapore is known for its strict laws and regulations, which significantly reduce the risk of petty crimes. While occasional incidents may occur, they are relatively rare. Always be sure to exercise the usual vigilance and caution, but rest assured that Singapore is generally considered a very safe destination for solo female travelers

Is Singapore worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 26 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3/5

Woodlands, Group travel

Good public transport. Food is also good. Everything is fast paced. The people are not very friendly though. Not much to do in Woodlands, but every other city can be reached via MRT, and the MRT ride is cheap.

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Singapore, Solo travel

Singapore is bit expensive, but its developed and good country to explore. Its totally safe. Food was amazing also can find halal food there. But weather is not there, always have high levels of humidity.

Posted: January 21, 2025
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Shamini

Shamini

Sri Lanka

Singapore, Family travel

I travelled with family to Singapore at a time that is expected to be super busy and potentially stressful for travelling - new year's eve - and I would still rate it as excellent. Even though I didn't travel solo, I think it is a great location for solo-travellers, especially beginners. This is probably because of how organised the city and it's facilities are. For example, the MRT (or public transport system) is extremely efficient and reliable. It's easy to navigate with guidance available in Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil. I also felt extremely safe - I travelled with family, however I am sure I would feel safe if I were to travel by myself. I would definitely recommend visiting China town and Little India. I think Bugis Street can be a little crowded, nonetheless I enjoyed it. The National Museum is also a good place to visit - especially if you're curious about the history of Singapore and it's diverse population. Taking the cable cars to Sentosa Island was a fun experience and would recommend especially since you get to go on multiple cable car lines for a day pass. We also visited Universal Studios at Sentosa Island, HOWEVER, I would definitely skip it if visiting during the holiday season (or just busy times of the year). Each ride has a wait time, and we had to wait between 25 and 120 minutes for most rides. As you can imagine, we couldn't go on many :( There is a an ABUNDANCE of food options and places for people with different dietary requirements. Food is central to any culture and I truly wish we had spent more time exploring the range of cuisines available in Singapore. If visiting Sentosa Island, I would recommend Malaysian Food Street near Universal Studios. We stayed at Arcadia Hotel on Hamilton Road - great location and budget-friendly. The hotel staff were very welcoming and our rooms were made up every day. Little India is about a 15 minute walk away and there were plenty of food options close by. There were also two MRT stations close to the hotel (2-3 minute walk) which meant it was easy for us to travel by train throughout our stay. I think it helps to locate the stations close to the hotel as soon as you arrive as it will make travel to and from the hotel stress-free. Bus service is also reliable across the island. We also purchased NETS cards - a prepaid debit card used widely by locals in Singapore - that helped to control our spending. It can be used for travel by train and bus, and also when purchasing in all kinds of shops. MRT stations also have kiosks where you can top up the card by using cash or bank card. This is a great option to manage spending, especially if visiting for a longer period.

Posted: January 2, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Sira

Sira

United Arab Emirates

Singapore, Solo travel

Singapore was a great experience ✨ the architecture, the Sentosa Island, Universal Studios, little India, Chinatown and all those street food trip 9 out of 10 the only problem was it is so expensive 💵 everything from food to clothes to cab 🚕 to club 🎉.It’s on the expensive side, but I totally understand why it is like that because such a small country it’s such beautiful architecture greenery economy comes with some Taxes on everything

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Singapore, Solo travel

I always felt extremely safe while solo traveling in Singapore. I used their public transportation to get around most of the time, which was terrific and easy to navigate. I also used Grab a few times. The treetop walk was breathtaking, a must see! It’s a more expensive place than nearby countries, but the infrastructure was beautiful and I never once felt uneasy or unsafe. Food at hawker centers was delicious and very affordable. People generally mind their own business, but were kind and friendly if I had a question or needed help. I plan to go back!

Posted: September 15, 2024
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Singapore, Couple travel

Gardens by the bay is a must visit! Beautiful and special architecture and we saw free roaming lizards and monkeys in the palm of the world. Most of the food we had in Singapore are expensive and average. Malaysia has better and cheaper ones! Durian ice-cream in co-nut-ink was our favourite. Weather was unbearably hot and humid. I got heat rash when there

Posted: September 10, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Danni

Danni

New Zealand

Singapore, Solo travel

I was in Singapore for two nights and felt safe the whole time. The Marina was amazing to wander round and soak up the buildings and Harbour, and the Gardens by the Bay were a standout. I'd really recommend these, they're beautiful. The view from the top of the tower building is awesome too although I'd recommend going at night as the bar doesn't open during off peak times. All in all, was a great stop over option and two nights was enough to explore the city.

Posted: August 12, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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Singapore, Family travel

My experience in singapore was GREAT! I felt very safe and the people are extremely nice there as well. You meet a lot of local people and the food was AMAZING. Me and my family went to this Turkish restaurant and it was a 10/10! I recommend to definitely go to the gardens of the bay because it was such an amazing experience and it was absolutely beautiful. I also recommend to go on top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel with the boat and see the sunset, you won’t regret it.

Posted: July 24, 2024
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Singapore, Solo travel

* Felt really safe * Loved the variety of the food * Very expensive * Small city and you could explore almost everything in three days * Very beautiful, clean and well-maintained *Stayed at the Pod by the Beach hostel: very clean, quiet and nice.

Posted: June 28, 2024Experienced: November, 2023
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Svenja

Svenja

Switzerland

Singapore, Solo travel

Singapores gardens and beaches are incredibly beautiful, and I especially liked walking through "Gardens by the Bay" in the evening. I stayed at a hostel some distance away from the city centre because I like to budget travel and it was very easy to get around by public transport. I found the city to be very clean and I felt safe throughout my trip.

Posted: June 16, 2024Experienced: June, 2019
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Is Singapore safe for women?

Safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 87 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 87 local experiences

Singapore

Extremely safe, you can take public transport home after midnight, leave your belongings at your table while you order food (at your own risk). Generally extremely safe. Would recommend for female travelers, no issues at all. However, basic survival wits are advised.

Posted: April 18, 2025
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Zhao

Zhao

Singapore

It so safe you can stand under a lamp post, call the police, read the number and they will know where are you. It is so safe you can just walk around in shorts in the middle of the night after supper

Posted: April 13, 2025
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spuds

About Me

Local and based in Singapore 🇸🇬 Took a gap year after graduating from poly to travel! I work part time and take off once I see a sale flight haha I stay in Central and I'm able to host for 2-3 nights if you're willing to stay in the same room as me! (Bunk bed) Probably won't be able to show you around town, but I can show you the neighbourhood cats in the area! I typically travel to Japan(longer trips) and Thailand (short spa trips) every year ( ・ω・) Would like to find someone to travel to Antartica and Egypt with ~ and maybe North Korea while we're at it

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Michelle

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I'm a curious person who loves sharing stories and laughs with fellow travellers. I'm usually itching to explore somewhere new, especially if it has beautiful nature, a strong arts and design scene and good food and drink. I'm as comfortable roughing it out as I am with the finer things in life. To me, life is about both the breadth and depth of experience. And I guess I'm no stranger to some amount of #doingitfortheplot...

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spuds

spuds

Singapore

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Local and based in Singapore 🇸🇬 Took a gap year after graduating from poly to travel! I work part time and take off once I see a sale flight haha I stay in Central and I'm able to host for 2-3 nights if you're willing to stay in the same room as me! (Bunk bed) Probably won't be able to show you around town, but I can show you the neighbourhood cats in the area! I typically travel to Japan(longer trips) and Thailand (short spa trips) every year ( ・ω・) Would like to find someone to travel to Antartica and Egypt with ~ and maybe North Korea while we're at it

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Shanthini

Singapore

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am Shanthini. You can call me Shan. I have recently been wanting to solo travel for quite some time. I love to meet new people from all around the world. I am an extrovert most of the time! Nature lover and love to indulge in different culture food. Coming from a multi cultured city like Singapore, pretty aware of the different cultures and maybe some food as well :)

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Mona

About Me

Just doing my best to see all the culture & nature Earth has to offer 😊

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Fareha

Fareha

About Me

Hello! I would describe myself in two lines: If I'm here in this world, it's because I love traveling and enjoy exploring different cultures and cuisines. 😁

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Safety in Singapore