Is Singapore Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Singapore?
Safety at night:Very safe
Public transportation:Very safe
Street harassment:Very low
Petty crimes:Very low
Is Singapore worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 26 experiences from female travelers
Things to do
Safety
Food
Budget-friendly
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, 2025Singapore, 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
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
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, 2024Singapore, 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, 2024Singapore, 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
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, 2024Singapore, 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, 2024Singapore, 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
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, 2019Is Singapore safe for women?
Safety index
Based on 87 local experiences
Crime index
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
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, 2025Meet locals in Singapore
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
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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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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Rachel
Singapore
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Love browsing through bookshops and finding unexpected places to eat.
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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
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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