We receive thousands of different questions about things to do in Las Vegas, but one of the most common questions we receive is from people who are traveling alone that want to know what they can do in Las Vegas when traveling solo. It’s a little weird to us, but it seems most of the people who email us this question are extremely worried about traveling alone, often asking us or saying things like:
- What will people think if I’m alone in Las Vegas?
- Where can I eat where people won’t notice that I’m alone?
- What clubs can I go to if I’m traveling solo? Will people think I’m weird?
It’s VEGAS! Relax! Over 40 million people travel to Las Vegas every year, and a significant portion of those people come here alone. While many visitors think of Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world, we also have another huge tourism draw, our conventions. Las Vegas is the most popular spot in the world for Tradeshows, Expos, and Conventions.
So what does that have to do with traveling alone? Well, a large percentage of the people coming here for conventions are coming here by themselves, and even the ones who flew in with coworkers are likely hanging out by themselves. I mean come on, most people don’t want to spend time in Vegas with the people that irritate them every day back at the office!
So back to the real source of the problem, what do you do in Las Vegas when you’re alone?
The Top Things to do in Las Vegas when you’re Traveling by Yourself
HAVE FUN! This is Las Vegas; nobody cares that you’re alone. People are spending their time trying to see what trouble they can get themselves into; they aren’t too concerned with how weird you think you may look.
Plus, even the couples that come here will often split up, one playing the tables while the other shops the day away at the Forum Shops at Caesars or some other Las Vegas shopping bonanza. Seriously, nobody cares! For all they know, the person you’re traveling with is down at the pool, shopping somewhere, or playing the slots. RELAX!
Dining Alone? Check out a Local Happy Hour Hotspot
If you’re that worried about sitting alone when you’re out to eat, just check out one of the thousands of happy hours on the Las Vegas Strip. Not only will you find some of the best drink and food deals in the city, but most of the people who hit up these happy hours are either traveling alone or locals who know where to have a good time and score a good deal.
From about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. almost every bar, restaurant, and pub on the strip offers some sort of happy hour specials. But if you want to hit up a spot where you are guaranteed to see a lot of people, many of them traveling alone – hey, after this you might not be traveling alone – check out the dozens of restaurants and bars at the LINQ or the Fashion Show Mall right on the Strip.
Some solid spots for solo eats:
- Eataly (Park MGM): Huge Italian food hall—tons of tables/bars, casual, great pasta/pizza/panini. Super solo-friendly.
- NoMad Library/Bar (NoMad at Park MGM): Elegant bar seating, good food/drinks, people-watching, no awkwardness.
- Oyster Bar (Palms or similar classics): Belly up to the counter for oysters, seafood—classic solo move.
- Esther’s Kitchen (Downtown): Cozy, good Italian, bar seats work great.
- Herbs & Rye (off-Strip): Steakhouse with happy hour deals—bar dining is common.
- Buffets (any big one like Wynn, Bacchanal at Caesars): Grab food, sit alone, no issue.
- Lotus of Siam or Ph? Kim Long: Thai/Vietnamese—counter or small tables, affordable and chill.
- Best Friend (Park MGM): Korean BBQ/Asian fusion—welcoming for solo, good service.
- Strip steakhouses like Bardot Brasserie (Aria) or Scarpetta (Cosmo): Bar seats for solo meals.
Go solo and Hit up a Las Vegas Spa
99% of the people who go to the Spas on the strip are traveling alone, or at least they are showing up alone. Las Vegas Strip Spas are awesome for solo travelers, and they are an experience like nothing you will see anywhere else in the world. You can lounge the day away sitting aside their private pools, relaxing in their gigantic hot tubs and steam rooms, or getting a massage that will melt away every worry you had before you landed here in Las Vegas.
Check out our list of the top spas on the Las Vegas Strip.
Clubbing Alone in Vegas – Where to Go and How to Get in
Clubbing is one area where going alone may actually help you. Las Vegas Clubs are notoriously hard to get into, especially if you’re with a huge group of guys. Luckily, solo travelers will have an easier time getting into a crowded club alone than they would if they were with a huge group, although women generally have an easier time either way.
Clubbing alone in Las Vegas is common and doable—tons of people do it every night, especially tourists and solo travelers. It’s not weird; nobody really cares or notices once you’re inside. The city’s vibe is transient and high-energy, so blending in is easy.
One note of caution on the Las Vegas Club Scene: if you do decide to go it alone, I suggest being extra vigilant. Just like anywhere, when you put a bunch of drinking people in a room there are going to be some people looking to take advantage of the situation, making it hard on the solo traveler who has no one to watch their back.
Here is our List of the Top Las Vegas Nightclubs
A better Option for the Solo Traveler: Bars and Lounges: Honestly, you are probably going to have a better time at one of the many bars or lounges in Las Vegas. Not only are they cheaper than the nightclubs, but in my opinion, they are often more fun and much safer for anyone who is out here alone.
Here’s some of our favorite spots (on-Strip and off):
- The Chandelier (Cosmopolitan): Three-level bar inside a giant crystal chandelier. Glam as hell, cocktails are strong, middle level has a secret menu. Easy solo—sit at the bar, people-watch the Strip.
- Skyfall Lounge (Delano/Mandalay Bay, 64th floor): Killer views over the city and Strip. Laid-back, sophisticated, good cocktails. Rooftop balcony feel, great for sunset or night drinks alone.
- Legacy Club (Circa Downtown, 60th floor): Panoramic Downtown views, classy cocktails, lively but not overwhelming. DJs sometimes, approachable for solo—bartenders are good.
- Peppermill’s Fireside Lounge: Classic retro spot off-Strip. Booths with fires, huge drinks, old-school Vegas feel. Super solo-friendly—sit at the bar or booth, no awkwardness.
- The Laundry Room (inside Commonwealth, Downtown): Hidden speakeasy—need reservation/password. Dim, craft cocktails, intimate. Good for quiet solo drinks if you like that vibe.
- Velveteen Rabbit (Arts District): Cool cocktail bar, creative drinks, chill crowd. Great for solo—people are friendly, easy to talk or just hang.
- Frankie’s Tiki Room: Tiki bar off-Strip. Strong tropical drinks, fun decor, open late. Casual, welcoming for one person.
- Petrossian Bar (Bellagio): Fancy lobby bar—caviar, champagne, piano sometimes. Classy people-watching, bar seats perfect solo.
- All? Lounge on 66 (Resorts World, 66th floor): High-up panoramic Strip views, elegant cocktails/wine. Exclusive feel, good for a relaxed solo night.
- Foundation Room (Mandalay Bay, 63rd floor): Rooftop-ish lounge with views, upscale, live music/DJs. Sophisticated, bottle service if you want, but bar works fine alone.
- Atomic Liquors (Downtown): Oldest freestanding bar in Vegas—craft beers, cocktails, historic vibe. Casual, good for solo.
- Commonwealth (Downtown): Two-story bar with rooftop. Cocktails, DJs, views of Fremont. Social but easy to chill alone.
Shopping in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a shopper’s paradise
—actually one of the best spots in the US for it, especially if you like a mix of luxury, mid-range, and deals all in one place.
You got massive luxury on the Strip: The Shops at Crystals (Gucci, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton—the biggest one in North America, Prada, etc.), Forum Shops at Caesars (160+ stores, Rolex, Versace, high-end with that Roman theme and fake sky ceiling), Fashion Show Mall (huge, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Zara, Sephora—over 250 stores), Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian (canals, gondolas, high-end mixed in), and Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood (cheaper stuff like H&M, Urban Outfitters, Sephora).
For deals: North Premium Outlets (180+ stores, big discounts on Nike, Adidas, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Dolce & Gabbana) and South Premium Outlets (Coach, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Polo—140+ stores, indoor/outdoor).
Some Shopping Hotspots to Checkout…
- Downtown Container Park: Located in downtown Las Vegas, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the Fremont Street experience, Container Park is the newest hotspot for locals. It’s kind of an artsy place, made up of unique stores and shops in a mall constructed with three stories of converted shipping containers.
- The Forum Shops at Caesars: The Forum Shops inside of Caesars Hotel & Casino are an experience that goes far beyond just shopping. The Forum Shops have over 160 specialty stores and fine dining restaurants including Louis Vuitton, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Gucci, and some of the biggest names in fashion.
- Fashion Show Mall: Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, Fashion Show Mall is 2-million-square-feet of shopping, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind Las Vegas boutiques. And Yes, as the name implies they actually have an 80-foot retractable runway where they put on concerts, special events, and runway shows.
- Outlet Malls: For those looking to save some money, Las Vegas has two gigantic outlet malls. While both will save you some cash, we recommend the one on North of the Strip at 875 S Grand Central Pkwy. It’s an outdoor mall that features 175 designer and name-brand outlet stores.
How to Get around Town when you’re Alone
Getting around Las Vegas as a solo traveler in 2026 is super straightforward and solo-friendly—the city is built for independent explorers, with no need for a rental car– in fact, I would advise against renting a car due to cost, parking fees, and traffic. As far as the best way to travel, I suggest staying off the buses – hell, I’m a local and most of the people on their scare me – stick to things like the trams, walking, or taking Uber and Lyft. Vegas Solo has an excellent article about solo female travelers using Lyft in Las Vegas.
Free Trams and the Monorail…
There is Free Tram Service in between the Mirage and Treasure Island; a Free Tram that hits The Shops at Crystals, Aria, The Bellagio, and the Monte Carlo; a Free Tram that hits The Excalibur, The Luxor, and Mandalay Bay, and of course the Las Vegas Monorail which has seven stations: MGM Grand, Bally’s / Paris, Flamingo, Harrah’s / The LINQ, Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate Las Vegas and SLS Las Vegas. Rates for the monorail start at $12 for an unlimited one-day pass for one person.
- Walking the Strip: Free, easy for short stuff (like Cosmo to Caesars). Pop in casinos, hit fountains, people watch. But it’s farther than it looks, hot as balls in summer, crowded, feet kill after a while. Good for central spots, not the whole damn Strip.
- Uber/Lyft: Fastest, safest for late nights or when you’re fucked up. 5-15 min rides on Strip, $10-30 usually, surges suck at 1-2am. Airport to Strip $20-40. Just pull from valet, no bullshit.
- Deuce Bus: Double-decker, 24/7, full Strip + Downtown. Upper deck has great views. $4 single, $6 for 2 hours, $8 all day. Hop on/off whenever. Cheap as hell for long runs.
- Monorail: East side train, MGM to Sahara, quick <15 min end to end. Stops at Caesars, Harrah’s, etc. $5.50-6 one way, $13-15 day pass. Clean, fast, no traffic bullshit. Best if your hotel’s near a stop.
- Free trams: Mandalay-Excalibur-Luxor south end, Aria-Bellagio-Park MGM mid-Strip. Zero cost, quick connector between those resorts.
- Vegas Loop (Tesla tunnels): Underground quick rides at Resorts World, Wynn, Convention Center, Fontainebleau, etc. Airport links starting soon. $5-12-ish rides, app-based, kinda cool but still spotty coverage.
Safety First: Vegas is Generally Safe for Solo Travelers in 2026
The Strip and Downtown/Fremont Street are tourist-heavy zones with heavy police/security presence, bright lights, and constant crowds—making them among the safest spots in major U.S. cities for visitors. Petty crime (pickpocketing, drink spiking) happens, but it’s avoidable with street smarts.
For the most part, Las Vegas is pretty safe; at any given time there are hundreds of police officers and security guards on the Strip, so you usually don’t have to worry about the crazies. That’s not to say they aren’t out there; they are; but as long as you steer clear of the scam artists and the bums, you will be okay. It is Las Vegas, so we do attract the rift-raft, but they are generally on the overpass bridges and stay away from the casinos.
Top Las Vegas Safety tips:
- Stick to well-lit, busy areas (the main Strip, Fremont core) especially after dark—avoid wandering off into quiet side streets or sketchy neighborhoods.
- Watch your drinks (never leave them unattended), keep valuables secure (use hotel safe, cross-body bag or money belt), and don’t flash cash/jewelry.
- Homeless Adicts: Just like any major city, Vegas does have an issue from time to time with homeless and people panhandling.
- Use rideshares (Uber/Lyft) or the Monorail/Deuce bus for late nights—don’t walk long distances alone if buzzed.
- Share your location/itinerary with a friend back home, and trust your gut—if something feels off, head to hotel security or ask staff.
- For solo women (or anyone): Many report feeling safe, especially in resort areas, but extra caution at nightclubs (group up if possible, or use guest lists for easier entry).
