Solo date ideas in Singapore
There could be many reasons why you’re single. Perhaps you’re not ready for a relationship, are still holding out for “the one”, or simply have – if you’re willing to admit – no game. Whatever the case, there’s no reason why singles should have to miss out on a proper solo date.
Going out alone might seem lonely at times, but truth be told, you’re often your own best company. Plus, with these solo date ideas that have bona-fide “me, myself, and I” activities, you won’t have to feel unnecessarily awkward or judged when doing these solo activities in Singapore. So put on your fav fit and block out your calendars, because you’re about to get wooed by you.
Table of Contents
- Solo date ideas in Singapore
- 1. Get fully nude at a Japanese bathhouse
- 2. Feast on Japanese BBQ with individual grills
- 3. Spend an evening at a hidden book cafe
- 4. Clock in a workout at a private gym pod
- 5. Indulge in a staycay at a Muji-style capsule hotel
- 6. Allay your troubles at SG’s newest dry float pod
- 7. Slurp up a 1-pax hotpot with 14 soup choices
- 8. Get your game on at this cybercafe from $3
- 9. Go photo-booth hopping
- 10. Learn a new skill for free at the library
- 11. Try a self-guided outdoor adventure game
- 12. Feed community cats near you
- 13. Take yourself on a scenic coast-to-coast cycling date
- 14. Get some R&R at this community-run library
1. Get fully nude at a Japanese bathhouse
Being alone is the best time to learn to get comfy with yourself. And there’s no better way than getting fully nude at a Japanese bathhouse like Yunomori Onsen & Spa. Yes, you read that right, you’ll be expected to be dressed in your birthday suit to visit the onsen baths here.
There’s an option to get black disposable undergarments to wear in the changing area, but once they’re wet they leave hardly anything to the imagination. It’s just easier to embrace your bits to enjoy the signature mineral baths, hot and cold baths, and steam rooms and saunas. Don’t worry, these areas are separated by gender, so it’s not super awkward.
For further indulgence, you can top up for a massage or treatment like a facial or IPL hair removal. A full day pass to the onsen and other amenities starts from $49.05 including GST, but you can also opt for a Thai massage and onsen package from $202.74 with GST for an extra luxurious pamper sesh.
You could also check out other onsens in Singapore for an option closer to your home.
Review for Yunomori Onsen & Spa: “First time visiting and I spent the whole day here in the end. The onsen area had 5 different baths, and I alternated between dips in the onsen, chilling in the rest lounge, eating, and getting a massage. Do note that if you get certain massages you can’t re-enter so plan your time wisely. There are electronic lockers (they open with your wrist tag) and payments are made through the tag.” – Bryan via Google Maps
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2. Feast on Japanese BBQ with individual grills
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If you’ve ever been craving a smoky BBQ feast, but don’t have a smoking hot date with you, meet Yakiniku Like. This Japanese roast joint is known for its individual seating arrangements that pair each diner to their own grill.
Plus, with their electric grills, you won’t have to worry about wearing an Eau De Smokey on your clothes afterwards.
Image credit: Eatbook
The staff at Yakiniku Like have also pledged to serve you under 3 minutes, and with plenty of single-serving options so you won’t have to worry about leftovers.
Set meals start from $7.90 and come with a choice of meat, rice, seaweed soup, and kimchi or salad. Meat-lovers should try their Tontoro 100g ($7.90), a succulent slab of pork with a juicy ream of fat. Bonus: all prices are nett, so don’t worry if you feel like eating for 2.
Full list of Yakiniku Like outlets.
We know it may sound cliche, but it’s said that “books are the quietest and most constant of friends.” If you agree, head to Grassroots Book Room. It’s an independent bookstore specialising in Chinese titles, tucked in a pretty shophouse near Keong Saik for 10/10 main character vibes. But don’t worry if you don’t read Mandarin, there are also plenty of books in English.
Image credit: @granianwingedhorse via Instagram
You may not have a Romeo or Juliet to write you love letters, but no worries, there’s a sibei wholesome corner where you can receive messages from or write letters to strangers. The bookstore provides pen and paper for you to write down a cute note or 2.
Image credit: Gracelyn Lim
After browsing through the books or writing your letters, you might wanna head to the cafe at the back of the bookstore. It’s called Nice Day, and it’s run by the folks behind The Better Scoop. Treat yo’self to a cappuccino ($5.50) and pair it with a scoop of ice cream on nian gao waffles ($12.30).
There are also counter seats dedicated to solo diners where you can just chillax and read. Who knows, you might just meet a fellow book lover.
Review for Grassroots Book Room: “Although the bookstore isn’t large, it has a wide variety of books including children’s picture books, English books, Singaporean and Malaysian literature, Japanese literature, and Taiwanese literature, as well as translated works. If you enjoy Asian cultures and books, this is definitely worth a visit.” – Joy Liao via Google Maps
4. Clock in a workout at a private gym pod
Image credit: @thegympod via Instagram
Relationships might not work out all the time, but at least you can. Treat your body to a gym sesh at any of The Gym Pods in town, a 24-hour gym where you can work out in peace and privacy. That means no more queueing up for gym equipment and getting judged by other gym rats.
From $6/30 minutes, you can make full use of the cardio, dumbbell rack, and strength-training stations in the pod. Newer pods even have interactive screens where you can follow virtual classes and learn from fitness experts.
Image credit: @thegympod via Instagram
Besides the traditional gyms, they also have a bunch of other facilities like a Spin Pod at Changi City Point and an MMA-style Rumble Pod at Buangkok Square. See the full list of The Gym Pod locations to get started on your bangin’ bod.
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
5. Indulge in a staycay at a Muji-style capsule hotel
Image adapted from: KINN Capsule via Google Maps
Solo travel is a liberating phenomenon that has become quite common these days. While we might not have the budget to indulge overseas, there are plenty of solo staycay spots here that can offer us a breath of fresh air.
For instance, the KINN Capsule Hotel at Boat Quay has the minimalist-zen look down to a T and is perfect for those who live for and worship all things Muji. From $49.54/night, cosy up in a capsule with pull-down blinds, 2 charging ports, a concealed shelf, and a pull-out round mirror.
Image credit: KINN Capsule Hotel
Even their toilets look super sleek and come with backlit floor-length mirrors and hair dryers. Each guest at KINN will also receive a basic amenities kit, complete with a towel, earplugs, and a dental hygiene set.
Don’t miss out on the guest perks during your stay, like complimentary spin classes, free climbing passes to Lighthouse Climbing, and free entry to 1 Sentosa attraction, just to name a few.
FYI: KINN Capsule is currently operating as a female-only capsule hotel on a temporary basis, so check their website or Instagram before heading down to confirm availability.
KINN isn’t the only place for a solo staycay. Check out our guide to other capsule hotels in Singapore.
Review for KINN: “Amazing location close to MRT stations & walking distance to popular spots in Chinatown, Merlion Park, and Marina Bay. Check-in was self service – just scan the QR code, fill in the details and they’ll give you your room passcode. I was initially given an end opening pod, but I wanted one with a side opening and asked the reception. They were really kind and switched it immediately for me!” – Steph via Google Maps
6. Allay your troubles at SG’s newest dry float pod
Image credit: Bodhi Spa
If the thought of being single weighs heavily on your mind, literally float your troubles away in a floatation tank at Bodhi Spa. Hailing from Australia, the recently opened wellness retreat offers a ZeroBody Dry Float experience where you can ‘float’ in a pod, accompanied by acoustic meditation.
Dry float therapy mimics the same weightless feeling of traditional float tanks, but with a warm, water-filled membrane bed so you stay dry and comfy. There’s no distracting light, sound, or external stimulation either, creating an almost cocoon-like environment where your mind can thoroughly relax and recuperate. You know, from the “pain” of being #foreveralone.
For $120, do nothing but give yourself a little R&R for 20 minutes and tune out all your worries.
7. Slurp up a 1-pax hotpot with 14 soup choices
Image credit: @city_hot_pot via Instagram
While steamboat is traditionally a communal dish, many of us often have the hots for a steamy bowl of hot pot but no one to share it with. Thankfully, City HotPot has a one-pot-per-person concept that promises individual portions and 14 different soup bases to choose from.
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Also available here are set meals for when you can’t decide what to have, like the Signature Wagyu Beef Set ($25.99) and Wagyu Chuck Eye Roll Set ($27.99). Lone diners can grab a seat by the counter to catch the chefs whipping up soups and slicing up fresh meats too.
Refer to the full list of outlets via the City HotPot website.
8. Get your game on at this cybercafe from $3
Image credit: @cliquegaming via Instagram
E-boys and girls, if you haven’t found each other yet, maybe Clique Gaming is a good place to start. From $3/per hour, get into battle mode with over 200 high performance LAN games like Halo, Counter Strike, and League of Legends.
Besides being one of the more affordable cybercafes out there, certain outlets such as SAFRA Tampines also offer PlayStation 5 consoles if you want to switch things up.
Image credit: Fame Music & Entertainment
Once you’re done conquering the virtual world, reward yourself with a drink from the Fame Music & Entertainment bar and make a toast to yourself. SAFRA members and affiliated members can also enjoy special drink rates starting from $10 every Saturday night. Depending on the outlet, you’ll also be entitled to different perks like 15% off pool table games or an additional 15 minutes of play time for LAN gaming at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang.
Besides their SAFRA outlets in Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Tampines, and Mount Faber, you can also find other outlets in Parklane Shopping Mall and HomeTeamNS Bedok. Check out the Clique Gaming Facebook for more details.
9. Go photo-booth hopping
Consider this your sign to dress up to the nines and hit a photobooth or 2, because you don’t need an Instagram-trained partner to get some feed-worthy pics.
Solace Studios is arguably the most popular photobooth along Haji Lane with new monthly frames to collect and funky concepts inspired by photobooths in Korea, like their laundromat-inspired studio called Laundrosnap located at unit 73 of the same lane. For $10, you’ll get 2 photo strips plus a digital copy to save and revisit whenever you like.
Image credit: Solace Studios via Google Maps
K-pop fans will love PickyPic Photobooth Coloured for its artist-themed frames, featuring BTS, Blackpink, and TWICE, along with mainstream artists like Tyla and Dua Lipa. Keep up to date with PickyPic Photobooth’s Instagram to catch your favourite artist’s frame before it’s gone, as many designs are only available for a limited period. A set of 2 photo strips is priced at $12.
Image adapted from: @lynnleell via Instagram
For a more retro vibe, head to Photomanner a few doors down and step into a vintage house fitted with red brick, warm wood interiors, and 9 unique rooms to explore including a life-size claw machine booth. They’ve also got a hotel concept called Manner Hotel that’ll have you feeling like you’re on a fancy vacay. Prices start at $10 per strip and $12 for a mini flipbook.
Bonus tip: Bring a notebook and stationery with you so you can sit down at one of Haji Lane’s famous cafes to junk journal with your photobooth strips.
10. Learn a new skill for free at the library
Image credit: National Library Board
If you’re not in the mood to date anyone, date yourself. No, I’m not just talking about taking yourself on a cute cafe date or spoiling yourself with flowers, though those aren’t bad ideas either. It means giving yourself the same time and attention you’d devote to getting to know someone else, including exploring your interests on a deeper level.
As part of the MakeIT initiative by the National Library Board, you can attend free workshops and learn new skills like 3D printing, robotics and coding, digital cutting, sewing, and upcycling. Just join as a NLB member, and you can transform your 3-dimensional designs into real-world items, use robotic kits and microcontrollers to create commands for a smart robot, cut your own custom stencils, or sew a handy tote bag, all at zero cost.
Image credit: National Library Board
Beginners can sign up for Starter Sessions happening every Friday to Sunday at Jurong Regional Library, Woodlands Regional Library, Tampines Regional Library, and Punggol Regional Library. For the more experienced, the 3D Printers, 3D Pens, and sewing machines are also available for personal use at specific time slots, though you’ll have to book a slot early as they tend to fill up quickly.
11. Try a self-guided outdoor adventure game
Get your detective cap on, we’re going on a mission. HIDDEN Singapore is an award-winning creative studio that designs choose-your-own-adventure games with checkpoints and clues all across the island, perfect for both solo explorers and groups alike.
Once you’ve secured a ticket to one of their themed games, you will receive a WhatsApp message from Void Deck Cat, a virtual bot that sets your game in motion and starts the timer, which acts as your game score. From there, you can either take things slow or race to find all the clues. Incorrect answers, requesting hints, or skipping clues will add extra time to your score and set you back.
A map from one of their limited-time games in collaboration with MONOPOLY.
Image adapted from: HIDDEN Singapore via TripAdvisor
This isn’t a stressful, escape room-style quest though. Instead, you’ll discover lesser-known places and local businesses, as well as learn interesting facts and stories from your hood.
One example is FRAMED, a murder mystery game in collaboration with the National Gallery Singapore that leads you through the City Hall and Supreme Court buildings as you unravel 13 clues and a final interrogation to defend your name after you’re wrongfully accused of a crime.
Image for illustrative purposes only, this is not a confirmed checkpoint for FRAMED.
Image credit: Visit Singapore
Players can redeem a free bookmark or a postcard from The Gallery Store after completing the game, which should only take around 1.5 to 2 hours.
A ticket to FRAMED costs $29.90/pax, but you can use your SG Culture Pass credits as well.
For the full list of games available to play, check out HIDDEN Singapore’s website.
12. Feed community cats near you
The best companions always listen, never judge, and know when you need some cheering up. Even on your worst days and loneliest nights, they’ve always been there. I’m talking about community cats, of course.
Image credit: @community_cats.sg via Instagram
Few people might know this, but there are tens of thousands of stray cats on our tiny island, and there’s even a website dedicated to documenting each one. Cats of Singapore is an online crowd-sourced database with profiles created for stray cats, including their likes, dislikes, personality, and the neighbourhoods they dwell in. Don’t worry, their exact location isn’t revealed to protect them from bad actors.
Image adapted from: Calesta Teo via Facebook
Turn your walk into a mini cat-spotting adventure by adding any feline friends you come across to the database, or take it one step further and volunteer with groups like the Trap Neuter Release (TNR) Project or Singapore Cat Feeders to help feed and monitor the wellbeing of our furry friends.
FYI, in case you need another reason to love cats, apparently interacting with cats triggers the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin while reducing the stress hormone, cortisol. BRB, about to go play with the stray cat outside our office building.
13. Take yourself on a scenic coast-to-coast cycling date
For the adrenaline junkies, the coast-to-coast (C2C) trail is one way to get your heart pumping and stomach fluttering. Skip the first date jitters for the high of achieving a milestone few Singaporeans can brag about – completing this 123km-long trail.
You’d be forgiven for wanting to rot at home instead after hearing that scary number, but don’t worry, 123km is actually the total length of 3 separate trails that make up the C2C trail. The Central trail from Jurong to Punggol runs for 36km, while the Northern trail from Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to Khatib Bongsu Nature Park is about 25km. The longest route would be the Southern trail, stretching from Tuas to Changi Beach Park for 62km.
To give you a better picture of what to expect, Strava-obsessed fitness enthusiasts can probably complete the Central Trail within 3 hours without breaks, while common folk like us, who might be a little slower, would likely take closer to 5.5 hours to cover the same trail from one end to the other. That’s plenty of time to clear your thoughts and get some quality me-time.
The Jewel Bridge in Punggol Waterway Park is one of the checkpoints you’ll pass along the Central trail.
For all your hard work, you’ll be rewarded with tranquil pockets of nature where you can pause and bask in the peace and quiet. The path from Luxus Hills Park to Coney Island is worth exploring if you’re looking for a more scenic route.
P.S. Check out our coast-to-coast trail guide for tips on where to treat yourself to a good meal while you’re on your journey.
14. Get some R&R at this community-run library
One of the joys of a solo date is the freedom to follow your whims and take things at your own pace, and Casual Poet Library embraces exactly that. It’s a space dedicated to those who are “in no good hurry”, and as their tagline suggests, it’s the place to be for anyone who wants to slow down and lose track of time while nose-deep in a good book.
Image credit: @casualpoetlibrary via Instagram
The community-run library is funded by the public, with over 700 library members and 180 bookshelf-owners who rent and curate shelves with a personal collection of book recommendations for other visitors.
Entry is free, so you can drop by anytime to browse through nearly 200 shelves stocked with over 4600 books. If a book catches your eye and you want to borrow it, sign up for an annual membership with tiers ranging from $15 to $45 a year. All members can borrow up to 5 books per visit without having to worry about late fees, though it’s best to return the books within a month so others can also enjoy them.
Image credit: @casualpoetlibrary via Instagram
Be sure to check out their Instagram and sign up for any upcoming community events before heading down. In addition to the monthly poetry and meditation gathering, Soul Scribbles Picnic, you might even catch one of their book clubs or open writing sessions.
(Temporarily Closed) Have a mini photoshoot at a self-photography studio
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Finally, commemorate your “I don’t need no man or woman” day with a proud self portrait. Among the many self photography studios in Singapore, Photobytes is probably the most colourful one, with a selection of RGB backdrops and a few sunset lamps. You can also request for a B&W or neutral toned setting if you want a more sophisticated vibe.
From $35, get 15 minutes all to yourself with a tripod set-up and a remote control clicker. You’ll have another 15 minutes after to select your fav shots. There are no limits to the number of photos you can take, and all original soft copies can be downloaded at an extra $25.
Image credit: @thegoldensunshine via Instagram
Photobytes is also a pet-friendly studio, so don’t hesitate to top up $20 to bring your furbaby along for a “family portrait”.
Go on a solo date at these places
So you see, being by yourself doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. That goes for those in relationships too. So the next time you say “party of one”, say it loud and proud. After all, in the wise words of RuPaul, “If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell you gon’ love somebody else?”
For more things to do year-round:
- Things to do in Singapore
- Scenic Singapore bus routes to try
- Sunrise and sunset-viewing spots in Singapore
- Urban Singapore farms you can visit
Cover image credit: @lynnleell via Instagram, KINN Capsule Hotel
First published on 10th November 2022 & updated by Raewyn Koh on 9th February 2024. Last updated by 16 June 2026 by Tricia Teong.