Singapore is officially one of the world's best cities to explore after dark

For such a tiny city, there's a heck of a lot to do in Singapore. We're talking merry jaunts to our numerous parks and gardens, all-day outings at attractions like Universal Studios Singapore and Gardens by the Bay, mad shopping sprees at Orchard – we could go on. But if you're keen to escape the sweltering daytime heat, then Singapore after-dark has plenty to offer as well, and a new study by long-haul travel specialist Travelbag will attest to that.

Here's what Travelbag has done: it has analysed more than 100 major cities, examining Instagram hashtag volume, levels of light and noise pollution, after-dark safety scores, and the number of venues and attractions that stay open well after the sun goes down. The result is a list of the 10 best cities for nighttime tourism, and Singapore ranks at a very respectable No. 4 in the world. 

For one, Travelbag found that this little red dot has almost 450 venues open late at night. We reckon that this covers expected spots such as bars (which number among the best in the world) and nightclubs (both mainstream and under-the-radar). But let's not forget other attractions you can hit up past dinnertime: how about a moonlit ride on the Singapore Flyer or a heartfelt karaoke night at a KTV studio? And perhaps the best part – the sheer number of supper spots where you can fuel up. Check out our round-up of the best late-night dining places from hotpot restaurants to dim sum joints. 

The real clincher, though, is that Singapore is so damn safe: we score 77 out of 100 on the after-dark safety measure. It's only the sixth-safest in the list after cities like Abu Dhabi (87 points) and Taipei (85 points), but we can say from experience that this is one of the rare places in the world where you can walk freely at night with little fear.  

Check out Travelbag's complete study here and a fuller breakdown of Asia's best cities for night tourism here. 

10 best cities for night tourism in 2025, according to Travelbag:

1. New York, USA
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Dubai, UAE
4. Singapore
5. Muscat, Oman
6. Kyoto, Japan
7. Sydney, Australia
8. Seoul, South Korea
9. Toronto, Canada
10. Melbourne, Australia

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