Great — here’s a short, practical shortlist of hotels and hostels in Singapore that independent (solo / budget / flexible) travellers tend to like, grouped by budget and style so you can pick what fits you best.

Budget / capsule & hostels (best value + social)

• The POD (Beach Road) — boutique capsule hotel near Bugis / Haji Lane: very affordable, private-ish capsules, female-only floors and easy walking access to Bugis/Arab Street. Good if you want privacy on a budget. (booking.com)
• Wink Capsule Hostel — capsule-style, budget beds and private pods; popular on Hostelworld for solo and female travellers. Good low-cost option with decent social spaces. (hostelworld.com)
• Dream Lodge @ Farrer Park — pod-style dorms and private rooms in Farrer Park/Little India; cheap, clean and social with easy MRT access. (nomadicmick.com)

Mid-range boutique (central, character, easy public transport)

• Hotel G (Dhoby Ghaut / Middle Road) — compact, design-forward rooms in a very central spot between Bugis and Orchard; suits travellers who spend days out exploring and want a stylish, well‑located base. (oyster.com)
• Wanderlust (Little India) — quirky, designer rooms in a restored 1920s building; great for culture/food neighbourhood access and travellers who like unique hotels. (oyster.com)
• Naumi Hotel (City / Keong Saik area) — hip boutique with rooftop pool and strong design vibe; popular with solo travellers who want a slightly upmarket boutique feel without a huge price tag. (oyster.com)
• M Social (Robertson Quay) — modern, social hotel on the river with lively dining/riverwalk nearby; good if you want a relaxed riverside neighbourhood rather than the busiest tourist hubs. (oyster.com)

Upmarket but independent‑friendly (if you want comfort + local feel)

• PARKROYAL on Pickering (near Chinatown) — iconic “green” hotel with sky gardens, great location for Chinatown/Clarke Quay and easy transit links; appeals to travellers who like something different and well‑connected. (oyster.com)
• The Sultan (Kampong Glam / Arab Street) — heritage boutique in Kampong Glam; good for travellers who want to stay inside a characterful neighbourhood full of cafes, Haji Lane and mosque-lined streets. (thesultan.com.sg)

Quick tips for independent travellers in Singapore

• Pick your neighbourhood by what you want to do: Little India / Kampong Glam for culture and food; Bugis / Dhoby Ghaut for central access; Chinatown / Clarke Quay for nightlife and historic streets. (Many of the hotels above are in these areas.) (oyster.com)
• Transport and safety: Singapore is extremely easy and safe for solo travellers and well served by the MRT network — staying within a 5–15 minute walk of an MRT station makes getting around painless. (timeout.com)
• If you want to meet people choose hostels or capsule hotels with communal spaces (Dream Lodge, The POD and many capsule hostels are good examples); if you want more privacy but still local vibe choose small boutique hotels (Wanderlust, Naumi, The Sultan). (booking.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to a specific neighbourhood (e.g., Little India vs. Chinatown)
• Filter by exact budget per night and travel dates so I can check availability and best-priced options.

Which would you prefer?