Region and interest
Best destinations for nightlife in Southeast Asia
4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for nightlife, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for nightlife in Southeast Asia
#1
Thailand
Thailand
nightlife score: 9/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
#2
Vietnam
Vietnam
nightlife score: 8/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best February to April
#3
Bali & Lombok
Indonesia
nightlife score: 8/10
USD 70–135 / person / day
Best April to October
#4
Singapore
Singapore
nightlife score: 8/10
USD 150–260 / person / day
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Thailand costs about 31% more than Vietnam (roughly 25 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Vietnam: lower costThailand: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for nightlife in Southeast Asia?
- 4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for nightlife, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest nightlife option in Southeast Asia?
- Vietnam carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 60–100 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Thailand our season model points to November to March.