Best Cities In The World For Solo Travel According To Study

Solo travel continues to be a trend these days, with many travelers taking off alone to explore the world. For this reason, research was run to reveal the best cities in the world for those traveling alone. Of interest to note, almost 50 percent of the cities are located in Asia. If you are planning to set off on your travels alone, read on to find out the best global, budget-friendly cities to visit.

Researching the best world cities for solo travel

ERun by Ubuy, the study analyzed more than 300 cities to identify the best destinations for solo travelers. Meanwhile, the research used key metrics, including the Safety Index, the price of water, meal prices at inexpensive restaurants, the average cost of a one-day hotel stay with a beach view, activities listed on TripAdvisor and its Walkability Score.

Researchers gathered data from trustworthy sources like TripAdvisor, Walk Score and Numbeo. Meanwhile, the composite score was taken on all metrics to find the best cities for solo travel in the world. Readers can see the full research here.

Top 10 cities for solo travelers

The following is a brief introduction to the top 10 cities for solo travel according to the study.

1. Taipei, Taiwan

According to the study, the best city for solo travel is Taipei in Taiwan. The city has a composite score of 95.7. Navigating the city alone is easy and comfortable due to its high safety and walkability scores. Moreover, Taipei offers budget-friendly dining choices at inexpensive restaurants of around $6, considered to be the lowest meal costs in the top destinations.

2. Hong Kong, China

Coming in at number 2, Hong Kong has a composite score of 92.0. While compared to Taipei, its local food scene is slightly more expensive, with dining in inexpensive restaurants charging around $8.8. Meanwhile, the average cost of a one-day hotel stay is $142, making the city an attractive Asian destination for those traveling solo.

3. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Located in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi comes in at number three for those seeking solo travel with a score of 90.8. Not only is the city safe, but it also has the highest safety score at 88. Meanwhile, a one-day hotel stay with a beach view costs $221.

4. Doha, Qatar

The city of Doha in Qatar is in fourth place with a composite score of 89.5. Moreover, the city is the most budget-friendly of the top five, with low-cost options for food and water, making it among the most affordable destinations on the list. On average, a one-day stay at a hotel with a beach view costs $110, cheaper than Abu Dhabi.

5. Munich, Germany

The city of Munich in Germany has a composite score of 88.1 making it great for solo travelers. Meanwhile, the city is safe and pedestrian-friendly with an almost perfect walkability score of 99. When it comes to food, a meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Munich costs around $16.

6. Luxembourg

Next is line of the best cities in Europe for solo travel, attractive Luxembourg has a composite score of 87.6. Along with Hong Kong, the city is the second with a perfect 100 walkability score and offers 1,000 things to do, as listed on TripAdvisor.

7. Tallinn, Estonia

Coming in at number seven for solo travel, Tallinn, Estonia has a composite score of 87. Moreover, the city is safe for solo travelers and features low-cost food and accommodation options. Solo travelers will, on average, pay $94 for a night’s stay.

8. Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland comes in at number eight for solo travel, with a composite score of 85.2. As with Munich, Helsinki has an almost perfect walkability score of 99. Moreover, the Finnish city offers more than 1,000 attractions listed on TripAdvisor.

9. Canberra, Australia

Heading to Australia now, Canberra is number nine for solo travel in the study, with a composite score of 82.7. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs, on average, $26.40, the highest on the list. However, it does offer a more affordable one-night stay as compared to Hong Kong.

10. Muscat, Oman

Coming in tenth place, Muscat in Oman has a composite score of 79.8. The city has the most affordable meal and hotel options, while also offering a good mix of activities, making it a great place for solo travelers to enjoy themselves.

As a reminder, readers can view the full results of the study on Ubuy here.