20 best cities for single men – RANKED!

If you’re a single guy looking to meet an attractive girl for a relationship or just a short-term affair, look no further.

Here are the 20 best cities for single men in the world, ranked from 20 to 1.

How I Ranked Them

These rankings are based on a mix of the attractiveness of the women, how easy they are to meet, nightlife, city livability and my own experiences travelling there.

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The scorecards are a rough guide rather than a rigid mathematical formula. A city can score well on paper but still rank lower if it is a pain in the arse to get around, full of tourists, or simply not much fun to spend time in.

For specific advice on which apps to use before and during your trip, see my top dating and hookup apps guide.

20. Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta is the lowest-ranked city on this list for a number of key reasons.

The average woman does not match Thai standards here, and is well below the top European destinations.

The city itself is enormous, with an unbearable level of traffic that has to be seen to be believed. It can take literally hours to travel from one part of the city to another.

The nightlife is almost non-existent, and if you do manage to find somewhere, it is usually not very good, with bad male-to-female ratios.

Having said all of that, it is one of the easiest places on this list to meet women, and of course some of them will be hot.

How to Meet Women in Jakarta, Indonesia

Women in Jakarta are generally open to meeting foreign guys, and you need to do little more than fire up Tinder and start swiping.

If you can meet them near to your apartment, it does not take much ability — even for the average guy — to have a fun date and see where things go.

As ever, just be respectful and remember they are human beings with feelings.

Meeting Women in the Daytime in Jakarta

A good place to go is the Grand Indonesia. Like Siam Paragon, it is an enormous multi-level mall with easy opportunities to approach women.

19. Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok scores a relatively low rating for a number of reasons.

The average woman in Bangkok is not in the same league physically as the other cities on this list.

The nightlife is full of sex-tourism venues, and that is not always the same thing as a good social scene for a visiting guy looking to meet someone normally.

Finally, the city itself is sprawling, hot and humid, incredibly crowded and difficult to navigate.

However, for the average guy it can be paradise if you are willing to accept these limitations, because it remains one of the easiest places on the planet to meet women.

Best Way to Meet Women in Bangkok, Thailand

I would recommend trying Tinder here, as well as approaching in the daytime.

Try Siam Paragon for daytime approaching.

This is an enormous multi-level shopping centre smack in the centre of Bangkok.

Thai women love to wander around shopping centres and you will have no trouble finding women to approach.

Keep it direct and no-nonsense. You do not need to stand there running through some rehearsed speech: say hello, make your intent clear and see whether she is receptive.

Nightlife in Bangkok

If you want to avoid the seedy bar and club scene, your best bet is heading out of the centre.

Route 66 remains a good option. It is welcoming to foreigners, busy every night of the week and packed with some of the best-looking Thai women in Bangkok.

It is also a much more normal night out than the obvious sex-tourism areas. Best time to go is just after 10pm.

18. Bucharest, Romania

For the full city breakdown, see my Bucharest dating guide.

Bucharest is another city that is vastly overrated. I have been there two or three times, and every time I have been unimpressed with the quality of the women relative to other cities on this list.

Bucharest also scores poorly in the livability index. For a start, the city is crumbling in many areas and has a general air of degradation and squalor in some parts.

The city was bombed in the Second World War, which is a great shame, but was rebuilt with Soviet-style architecture. Since then, parts of it have fallen into disrepair.

As well as this, pickpocketing is rife. You had better be switched on when you walk around and keep your wallet in a safe place.

I did not personally encounter it, but I had read enough stories before visiting to stay alert.

Meeting Women in Bucharest

Despite all of this, Bucharest still makes the top 20 list.

There are some stunners to be found if you look hard enough, and it is very easy to approach women. They are open to talk, friendly and, if they like you, they will let you know.

Approaching Women in the Daytime in Bucharest

I have recommended a daytime approach for Bucharest. The reason is that the nightlife is not great, and there are some parts of the city that are relatively pleasant to wander around and approach local women in the daytime.

The main walking street in Bucharest to meet local women is Boulevard Ion C. Brătianu. This is where you should be spending most of your time during daylight hours.

The street runs right through the centre of the city, and there are coffee shops and bars dotted around close by, so you can stop and watch women walking around before you spot one you would like to approach.

Romanian women are well aware of the value of good looks, so they usually make an effort with their appearance.

When you approach, smile, be respectful and do not lord it over them because you come from a richer country.

For a start, women will probably be aware of this, and they have seen it all before.

They are easy to approach and start a conversation with, but as with women anywhere in the world, flashing money around and trying to show off makes you look weak. Plus, it is not great for your self-esteem.

It also attracts the gold-digger type who does not really like you for you. And who wants that?

Nightlife in Bucharest

The best club to go to is Bamboo. This is a high-end club, so this is where you will find the very hottest women.

In high-end clubs, you will find a decent proportion of women looking for status, stability or a wealthy lifestyle. That makes them harder to approach for two main reasons:

(i) They are much better looking than the average Romanian girl and they know it.

(ii) They are more likely to be looking for a long-term lifestyle rather than being impressed by a foreign guy who will not be staying long.

However, they are still women, so they respond to the universally attractive masculine qualities outlined in my book Primal Seduction.

Some guys might be tempted to lie through their teeth, make up a story about living in Bucharest or put on ostentatious displays of wealth.

Your call. In my view, that is weak behaviour and I have no interest in it.

There will also be women who have their own money, come from good families and are simply partying and having a good time.

If you are like me, these are the women you will be interested in because you know the attraction is real. You can find maybe 10–20% of women in high-end clubs like Bamboo who fit into this category.

You can often spot them because they will not be sitting at private tables taking selfies. Instead, they will be clustered around the bar area with their friends.

17. Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires scores relatively highly on the hotness-of-women scale, as well as its livability score.

However, there are some quirks about this city that the average guy will definitely need to bear in mind.

Where to Stay in Buenos Aires

The best place to stay, which gives you access to meeting women in the daytime and at night, is Palermo Soho.

It is a beautiful part of the city, with all the best restaurants, bars and places to meet women.

Approaching Women in the Daytime in Buenos Aires

Argentinian women are usually quite cautious due to local men leering, wolf-whistling and generally making them wary of being approached.

Therefore, approach cautiously with a smile, be non-threatening and try to take her for a coffee.

The reason is that Argentinian women are also notoriously flaky, so try to solidify any interaction with a coffee after a brief chat rather than immediately exchanging numbers or Facebook details.

Nightlife in Buenos Aires

Probably the best option for the average guy to meet the best-looking women in Buenos Aires is Rosebar, in the Soho neighbourhood.

Unlike LA, you do not need to get there until about 11pm because the party does not really start until 2–2:30am.

Once you are inside, you can get a table relatively cheaply and eat delicious food while chatting to hot local women.

You are better off trying to get the girl outside the venue before it gets really busy at 2:30, because the competition dramatically increases and you will be competing with the young — and sometimes well-off — local guys.

If you are solo, you have to make a judgement call whether to stay until the end and then try to bounce with the girl and probably her friends, or try to take her to a more intimate local bar where you can talk more easily.

16. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

You might be surprised to see Rio with a lower ranking than some of the other cities on this list.

Well, that is because it is actually overhyped.

The average woman does not match the quality of the American cities listed, and is nowhere near some of the former Soviet cities.

The city scores lower on livability than average because of the danger posed by crime and the proximity of favelas.

It is important you choose the right area to stay.

Where to Stay in Rio de Janeiro

Your best bet is to stay in Ipanema. It is safer than some of the more grimy and crime-ridden areas, and has multiple nightlife options.

Airbnb has multiple options. Pro tip: book your room for two people, because hosts can get very antsy about bringing guests back to the apartment. Do not book for one and check the reviews carefully to save yourself some trouble.

Bear in mind that you will probably have to take taxis to get from A to B if you want to explore the nightlife. Uber works fine here.

How to Meet Women in Rio de Janeiro

Daytime: Stick around Ipanema and try near the beaches, coffee shops and bars. Also check out the juice bars dotted around Ipanema — often a good spot for good-looking local women taking some time out alone.

Nightlife

Rio is an enormous city, so you need to be clued up.

Check current local event listings before you go out. Find parties that locals actually attend rather than relying on the most obvious tourist venues.

That gives you a much better chance of finding the best places in the city without facing an enormous sausage-fest.

Be Direct and Sensual When Approaching Brazilian Women

Brazilian women are very sensual and passionate. To stand the best chance of pulling, be direct, tell her how much you like her and do not be afraid to touch her respectfully.

You will need confidence and timing to do this, though.

There is a big beach and fitness culture in Rio, so if you intend to go there, try and get in the best shape you possibly can before you go. Be warned that the majority of locals will be in tip-top physical condition.

15. Chisinau, Moldova

Chisinau has some very beautiful women, no doubt about it.

Of all the cities in this list though, the city is let down by crumbling infrastructure, poverty, poor nightlife and a hard way of life.

This is a great shame because I found Moldovan women to be naturally beautiful, incredibly sweet, honest and positive people. It is criminal that they are let down by a corrupt government and general neglect. They are great people — even the guys are cool there too.

There is sadly also not much nightlife, and the city is spread out. For this reason, I would recommend approaching in the daytime.

Where to Stay in Chisinau, Moldova

You really must stay somewhere near the centre. A good rule of thumb is to stay near the main shopping mall, MallDova.

Approaching Women in the Daytime in Chisinau

MallDova is a good place to meet women in the daytime. As well as this, check out the main walking street, Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare, which goes right through the centre of the city.

While you are there, just keep an eye out for the number of mobile-phone shops. It is utterly insane — one every 20 metres.

If you get time, also visit the Military Museum. No, you will not find girls there, but it is something to talk about on a date and there are some interesting examples of old Soviet war machinery.

Nightlife in Chisinau

A lovely bar to go to is Cocos Privé, not far from MallDova. It is an intimate, well-laid-out cocktail bar with a great vibe. You will definitely spot some good-looking Moldovan women here.

It also has really pretty decorations and sculptures which are perfect for your Instagram pics.

Another great place is Jack’s Bar and Grill. This place is perfect for a date, or just to eat and soak in the atmosphere. You will see lots of approachable and attractive Moldovan women here, especially from Thursday to Sunday.

Across the road from Jack’s there is also Sky Bar, a nightclub you should check out.

14. Budapest, Hungary

For the full breakdown, see my Budapest dating guide.

The women of Budapest are hot, but not easy to approach.

Where to Stay in Budapest

The city is split up into districts, which can make it confusing.

The best places to stay are around the Gozsdu area on Király Utca, or anywhere in District V or VII.

This gives you the best mix of places to meet women in the daytime and nighttime.

How to Meet Women in Budapest

Meeting women in the daytime

I would recommend meeting girls in the daytime if at all possible.

The city is large and you will see hot girls walking around everywhere.

The absolute best streets are Király Utca, Váci Utca and also check out the WestEnd Shopping Mall and surrounding streets.

Nightlife in Budapest

Though there is plentiful nightlife, Budapest is busy all year round and sadly infested with all types of tourists.

It is difficult to go to a club or bar without encountering loud Americans and backpacker types.

Sometimes you will be hard pressed to find locals.

In addition, the bar staff and waiters can sometimes be rude and deliberately obnoxious, which can sour the experience.

The two original recommendations were:

Hello Baby

This is a large club which gets busy on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

There is a small VIP section but still plenty of areas where you can approach women without difficulty.

Be warned though, this place is usually full of tourists, so go on Thursday night if possible.

Ötkert

Go here on a Tuesday night: fewer tourists but still busy. This is where you will see the best-looking women in Budapest.

The club is laid out so that it is easy to approach. Perch yourself at any of the three bars and talk to the girls in the near vicinity.

Alternatively, try approaching on the dancefloor.

Dress to impress because the guys in Budapest offer stiff competition and are often buff and good-looking.

13. Stockholm, Sweden

If you like beautiful blondes, you are in for a treat if you visit Stockholm in Sweden.

This place is heaven for single bachelors if you are a dark-haired, dominant kind of guy who is prepared to make the first move.

Despite this, the city has an overall lower rating than some because of the expense and difficulty of approach.

Word has got out about the beauty and liberal attitude of Swedish women, so you are in for some tough competition.

However, fear not. Here are the best places to meet women with lower competition.

Where to Meet Women in Stockholm, Sweden

I would recommend trying to meet women in the daytime. The best place to do this is in the Stureplan area.

This is the wealthier part of Stockholm, with many designer shops, bars and restaurants.

This is where you will find the best-looking Swedish women wandering around, often alone.

This gives you the perfect opportunity to approach and try to chat them up.

For nightlife, head to the following three clubs, all in the Stureplan area:

Café Opera

This is a classy place with a good male-to-female ratio. You will find some of the top-end women here.

Pro tip: arrive early to avoid the queues and cover charges. Before 11pm is best.

You will find it behind the Stockholm Opera House.

Sturecompagniet

Even more high-end than Café Opera. You will find the absolute best women in Stockholm here.

However, you will need to be on top form and dressed perfectly, as the women have high expectations.

Solidaritet

This place is way more relaxed, and you can still find Swedish babes here.

You can afford to take your time a bit more here as hardly any Swedish guys approach. A relaxed and low-key approach works best here.

12. Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles scores highly for the hotness of the women in the city — it is where the best-looking girls in the world flock if they want to become stars — and for its nightlife.

However, the city is enormous and sprawled out, and it is not easy to attract the best-looking women here.

Why?

Because you will be competing with young, jacked, socially proofed men with status.

It is not even inconceivable that you will be competing with movie stars.

LA is a city where status and looks matter to a high degree. So if you are looking to meet hot women here, you need to be in the best form of your life and the best shape of your life to stand a chance.

For the average guy looking to meet women who are, in reality, more physically attractive than themselves, LA is not really the place to be. It is a challenge.

Do not even bother with Tinder to attract the best-looking women unless you are extremely photogenic and have an amazing profile and linked Instagram account.

I would recommend trying to meet girls in the daytime and in low-key bars.

Meeting Girls in the Daytime, Los Angeles

The best place to head in the daytime is Manhattan or Hermosa Beach.

You will need to rent a car to get here though, as it is about a 45-minute drive from the city centre.

This area is packed with cool bars and restaurants, with lots of stereotypical LA girls walking around. So get to it.

Nightlife in LA

LA is a city where you really need to have a clear plan of where you are going if you want to avoid getting stung by expensive taxi rides and interminable traffic jams.

Furthermore, there is a cutoff at 2am, so make absolutely sure wherever you go that you arrive between 10pm and 10:45pm. If you do not, you will be stuck in endless queues and have to deal with promoters to even get into a decent venue.

Probably the best area to go to if you are new to LA is Hollywood.

Here you will find the most diverse selection of places to go that are actually accessible to the average guy without needing to bring five or six girls with you, or spend huge money on bottle service.

EP & LP

This is a great all-round venue where you will be able to get in if you arrive before 10pm, with a decent number of good-looking women. If you are staying near the centre, you can take an Uber back to your apartment for about $20–$30.

Harlowe

Come here before 10pm and you will be laughing. There is a diverse mix of girls, enough for everyone.

It is not as exclusive and pretentious as the top-end places, and nowhere near as expensive. You can spot some absolutely stonkingly beautiful women here. Recommended.

11. Prague, Czech Republic

For practical advice on meeting women, nightlife and dating apps, see my Prague dating guide.

Prague is probably the prettiest city on this list, and has been described as being like a Hans Christian Andersen novel.

Where to Stay in Prague

You will want to stay in Zone 1 or 2, preferably close to the main walking areas, because I recommend you approach women in the daytime here.

Anywhere within the vicinity of the Palladium shopping mall is good.

A daytime approach works best in Prague. Walk around by the Palladium shopping mall and surrounding streets. It is difficult to go wrong here because the streets are teeming with people and attractive Czech girls.

You will need to stand out though, because Prague is busy all year round with tourists. As well as this, it is a well-known spot for pickup artists, so if you approach a hot girl in the daytime, chances are she has already been stopped before that day.

Despite this, Prague ranks quite highly on the list because it is beautiful, civilised, and daytime approaching is definitely doable here if you want to meet hot girls.

Nightlife in Prague

This is where Prague falls down. The bars and clubs are usually teeming with tourists — and usually men. It is not uncommon to see a 70/30 ratio in some bars and clubs.

The word has sadly got out that Prague is a fun city and there will be pumped-up British stag groups everywhere you look in some places, especially in the centre.

Therefore, head further out.

A good bet is Infinity Club, in Zone 2. This is where the locals hang out and you will see fewer tourists.

10. Wrocław, Poland

Wrocław is one of the best cities for single men for a number of reasons.

The average girl here is quite high on the attractiveness scale, and the city is perfectly laid out.

All of the main areas for meeting women in the daytime and nighttime are within walking distance of the centre.

Even better, the girls are friendly and open to an approach from a foreigner.

Where to Stay in Wrocław

Stay in the centre near the Rynek main square, also known as Stare Miasto. The outskirts of Wrocław are not nearly as attractive, and you will not see many attractive women walking around.

How to Approach Women in Wrocław, Poland

Wrocław is perfect for meeting women at any time of day.

Take a walk around the main square and approach women you like the look of. Polish girls are sweet and friendly, but this can be deceptive.

You need to make it clear that you are interested in her. I recommend a direct approach, as you can probably already tell.

Another less well-known option to meet women in the daytime in Wrocław is Wroclavia, which opened in late 2017.

You will find loads of attractive Polish girls wandering around there who are open to chat.

Nightclubs in Wrocław

The best nightclubs are near the main square.

Two good options were Cherry Club and Grey’s. You will find the best-looking girls in Wrocław at these two venues, but check what is still open and busy before planning your night around them.

9. Warsaw, Poland

For a deeper look at dating, nightlife and apps in the city, see my Warsaw dating guide.

Warsaw ranks quite highly because it scores well in all areas. It is a big city which is very liveable, civilised and chock-a-block with girls who like foreign men.

Before I go further, a note of caution: the Polish are rightly very proud people. They want to keep their country great.

They really do not like to see foreigners staggering around drunk and acting rowdy, so be very careful and respectful.

Polish guys will have no trouble approaching you and telling you off if you act out. If you escalate, they will escalate back.

If you act normal and do not get out of line, you will be fine. The Polish are great people.

Where to Stay in Warsaw

Anywhere in the centre is fine. Find Marszałkowska Street and any of the side streets will have good accommodation close to where the action is.

Meeting Women in the Daytime

It is not difficult at all to meet women in the daytime in Warsaw.

There are enough girls to give you ample opportunity to approach, ranging from decent-looking all the way up to stonkingly hot, though you do not see too many of those.

Simply wander around the main streets in the centre, carry yourself well and meet eyes with the cute Polish girls.

They are not shy and not afraid to stare back at you and give you invitations to approach. So do so.

Nightlife in Warsaw

Hala Koszyki

This is a delightful indoor restaurant and bar area, built with an open-plan layout. Here you will find the best-looking girls in Warsaw hanging out with their friends any night of the week, from about 7–11pm.

Try to get a seat at the bar area and talk to the girls in your vicinity. Keep your eyes open and see whether any girls are checking you out. If they are, that is your signal to go over and talk to her.

Nightclubs

For a guy new to Warsaw, the best bet is probably Mazowiecka Street. Here you will find many clubs all clustered within short walking distance of each other.

Probably the best of the clubs on this street was Club 13. Pro tip: try going on a Thursday night, as the queues on Friday and Saturday can be unbearable.

8. Sofia, Bulgaria

For more detail on dating apps, nightlife and meeting people locally, see my Sofia dating guide.

Sofia in Bulgaria has stonkingly hot women in abundance, but there are some downsides that are quite unique to the city.

Firstly, there is an underground mafia which runs large parts of the local economy. While you will not get involved in trouble with the local mafia unless you are really stupid, it does taint the overall experience.

For example, in some of the high-end clubs you will notice that it is nigh-on impossible to even access the best-looking women because they are all sectioned off in VIP areas with local guys.

Of course, you never know who they are with, so it does add an element of danger to proceedings. You have to keep your wits about you.

Do not be put off, however. There are still plenty of places to go with very attractive women, and the chances of getting into trouble are minimal if you are sensible.

Where to Stay in Sofia, Bulgaria

You will want to stay plum in the centre, as close to the Sheraton Hotel as possible.

Bear in mind that Sofia scores quite badly on livability for two main reasons.

The city itself is not attractive, with potholes everywhere and a dreary, depressing atmosphere unless it is midsummer. Be warned, though: it can get suffocatingly hot, hence staying close to the centre.

The nightlife is quite spread out, so you will need to take taxis. Use a reputable taxi app or have your hotel arrange one, because local taxi drivers can be ill-tempered, boorish and scam artists.

Pro tip: need I say it? Do not get into a fight with a local Bulgarian guy.

How to Meet Women in Sofia, Bulgaria

You can expect a less friendly response from Bulgarian women in nightclubs compared to the other cities on this list.

The local girls do actually like their local men, and Bulgarian men are quite well known in this region of the world as being tough, strong, good-looking and quite alpha.

For this reason, I would recommend the daytime approach and bars.

Where to Meet Women in the Daytime in Sofia, Bulgaria

Stick around by the main square near the Sheraton Hotel. From there, you can walk straight up the main street, Vitosha Boulevard.

This is a long street with good footfall, where you are most likely to see well-dressed, good-looking Bulgarian women taking a slow walk, often wearing sexy boots, and avoiding the potholes.

A direct, no-nonsense approach works well here. Just get to the point and tell her you would like to take her out somewhere, or invite her for a coffee or drink when you first meet her.

Nightlife in Sofia, Bulgaria

If you want to try a nightclub in Sofia, check out Club Terminal 1.

It is not as table-based as some of the other clubs, and you will have a much better chance of actually meeting a good-looking Bulgarian woman there.

You really must scope out the piano bars dotted all around the city. Sofia is not a massive tourist destination and, in the piano bars, you will find almost no foreigners.

Instead, you will find some of the best-looking women in Sofia mixing with their friends in groups.

For that reason, it can be hard to approach — but try perching at the bar and striking up a conversation with girls in the near vicinity.

Still display your interest, but in a non-threatening way so that she will be happy to bring you into her group.

7. Belgrade, Serbia

For the full local guide, see my Belgrade dating guide.

If you like tall, beautiful, long-legged brunettes, your eyes will pop out of your head in Belgrade, Serbia.

The city is an assault on the senses, with beautiful women parading around all across the city.

The nightlife here is also very good.

You might wonder why the ranking is not even higher.

There are two main problems.

The city itself is not much fun. There really is not much to do at all.

Secondly, from about April until the end of September, it is unbearably hot and sticky. It is almost impossible to walk around comfortably during the daytime without being instantly bathed in sweat.

Finally, there is the competition. Serbian guys are tall and good-looking.

Serbian girls are interested in foreigners, but you will need to have a lot of value to get the best-looking girls.

The average guy will struggle here.

Where to Meet Women in Belgrade in the Daytime

The main street is Knez Mihailova.

On this street you will see lots of coffee shops, restaurants and bars where you can get out of the sun and watch the women go by. If you see one you like, act quickly.

Just make sure your bill is paid before you do.

Otherwise, take a walk around the street and side roads and explore. You will have the layout of the city in about a day — there really is not all that much to it.

Sadly, the word has got out about Belgrade and, on occasion, the streets are infested with miscalibrated pickup clowns, sometimes 20 or more, running up and down the street, saying the same thing over and over again and generally creating a bad vibe.

In a city as small and intimate as Belgrade, word gets around. So if this happens while you are there, consider venturing away from the main street.

You do not want to be lumped in with these guys.

6. Austin, Texas

Austin in Texas is a wild city. Here you will find pretty hot women who are relatively easy to approach.

If you are English with an English accent, this is a definite plus.

Where to Go and What to Do

The main bar and nightclub area is Sixth Street.

Here you will find 52 bars and nightclubs to suit any taste. Better yet, they are all close together, which explains the high ranking for livability and nightlife.

As you will see from the rating, you can also meet single girls in Austin by approaching women in the daytime.

An ideal place to do this is in the Greenbelt area. Because Austin enjoys good weather throughout the year, you will find plenty of young, attractive women to approach who are in a good mood and usually open to meeting a guy.

5. Las Vegas, USA

If I was to summarise Las Vegas in one word, it would be intense.

Here you will find some of the hottest women on Earth, all gathered in one place, and all looking for a good time in this truly 24-hour city.

They do not call it Sin City for nothing.

There is a staggering variety of bars and nightclubs, and for those men who like a challenge, some of the biggest and most famous strip clubs on the planet.

Meeting Women in Las Vegas

Generally speaking, stick to the Las Vegas Strip for ease of access and a variety of bars and clubs.

But here is the thing:

Despite the sheer number of very hot women, there is intense competition. If you go to a nightclub or bar, expect men from all over the world to be hitting on women.

Some of the nightclubs have an unfavourable male-to-female ratio, which can make it a frustrating experience for the average guy.

For this reason, you could try meeting women in the daytime. However, because the city is so damn hot, you are going to want to stick to air-conditioned lounge bars.

Probably the best one is Peppermill Diner and Lounge. This place is a cool lounge bar, and one of the best-known hangout places in Vegas.

Pro tip: If you are feeling confident in your skills, you can sometimes find strippers in this bar after their shift. Head over about 4 or 5am, sit at the bar and start talking.

4. Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb has some of the hottest women in the world, without a doubt.

The women are generally tall, athletic and naturally beautiful.

However, this is not an easy place to attract women.

You have to date the girls, spend some time with them, and generally be a high-quality guy yourself if you want to get the best women.

Croatian guys also offer quite stiff competition.

They might not approach much, but they are clued in to the local scene, relaxed, naturally alpha males — and often tall, good-looking and well built.

Zagreb City Centre

Zagreb is a small but beautiful city, first-world standard and easy to live in.

Until you know what is going on, however, it can be a little boring. It is not flashy like some of the other cities on this list.

The Best Place to Meet Women in Zagreb

Book an apartment near to Jelačić Square. All of the nightlife, cafés and places to meet women in the daytime are close by.

To meet women in the daytime, simply take a walk around the square and approach. Do not lie to the girls, be respectful and dress well. People in Zagreb, men and women, always look good. A slovenly appearance will not cut it here.

Probably the best club to go to is Gallery Club. This has some of the best-looking women in Zagreb — and therefore the world. Your mouth will hit the floor.

Expect stiff competition and difficulty accessing the women because of the VIP tables. However, if you are from a Western country and have some money, it is not too much of a stretch to hire a table yourself.

Do not get into the trap of sticking to your table and not chatting to the girls. Get the table, but treat it as a base and walk around the club. Check out the girls and be prepared to approach.

You might well face some attitude from the hottest women — these girls know their value — but if you want to attract some of the best-looking women on the planet, you have to be prepared to deal with this.

3. Kraków, Poland

Kraków comes straight into the top three because it gets the balance right better than almost anywhere else in Europe.

It is beautiful, walkable, affordable enough to enjoy properly, full of bars and restaurants, and has enough social energy that a solo trip does not feel like an awkward exercise in eating alone and refreshing Tinder.

The women are attractive, the city feels younger and more relaxed than Warsaw, and the centre gives you endless options without forcing you into taxis every twenty minutes.

Where to Stay in Kraków

Stay around the Old Town or Kazimierz. The Old Town gives you the classic Kraków experience; Kazimierz gives you more bars, cafés, late-night atmosphere and a slightly more lived-in feel.

Meeting Women in Kraków During the Day

Kraków is ideal for daytime. Walk around the Main Square, the Planty, the streets leading into Kazimierz and the café areas where people are actually lingering rather than rushing somewhere.

You do not need to reinvent the wheel here. Make eye contact, start a normal conversation and suggest a coffee or drink. Kraków is busy enough that you will get opportunities; the trick is to take them rather than talk yourself out of them.

As with the rest of Poland, be respectful. Do not confuse confidence with acting like a complete bellend. The latter is much more common than people realise.

Nightlife in Kraków

Kraków is better than Prague for nightlife because you can still find bars that feel social rather than completely dominated by stag groups.

Start in Kazimierz, get somewhere you can hear yourself speak, and talk to people before the night becomes messy. The best interactions often happen earlier, when people are still with friends, relaxed and not yet shouting over a dancefloor.

The verdict: Kraków is one of the best all-round cities for a single man because it is attractive, sociable, easy to navigate and does not require a massive budget or a military plan to enjoy.

2. Minsk, Belarus

Travel note: This is a ranking of the city experience, not a recommendation to book a trip right now. Check current travel advice, entry rules, payment options and insurance cover before making plans.

Minsk is a smaller version of Moscow. The two countries are closely aligned, and the city has a similar feel: wide streets, striking women and a more formal atmosphere than the usual European city-break circuit.

It is still something of an undiscovered treasure.

The city itself is somewhat grim and forbidding, but it has benefitted from inward investment and is gradually getting a facelift.

Where to Stay in Minsk

Anywhere near Palace of the Republic is a good starting point, as this is the main square in Minsk.

The three best areas to stay are around Independence Square, October Square and Karl Marx Street.

Meeting Women in the Daytime in Minsk

The centre of Minsk is quite bustling, and you will see good-looking women everywhere.

Women in Minsk can be playful and forthright in letting you know they like the look of you. Expect prolonged eye contact and signals that they would like you to approach.

An unexpectedly good place to meet women in the daytime is around the connecting underground passages dotted around the centre.

Though they look grim and forbidding, you will notice loads of attractive women walking around as they navigate the city centre.

Be respectful when you approach and bear in mind that women here can be cautious.

Despite the numerous signals to approach that you may receive, women in Minsk know their value and expect to be treated with respect.

Nightlife in Minsk

The best nightclub by far is Dozari. It is about four or five miles out of the centre, so you will need to take a taxi.

I have had several legendary nights here and it is one of the most recommended clubs anywhere on this list.

The key is to spend time in the dancefloor areas and around the bars.

Do not get stuck in the trap of sitting in your own private group in the VIP area, staring longingly at the hot girls as they walk past.

Check out the girls and make it obvious you are interested in them.

If you maintain a happy vibe and send out clear signals, you should notice before too long that you are getting lots of positive attention back.

Then it is time to move in and do what you do to attempt to pick her up.

1. Moscow, Russia

Travel note: Moscow ranks here as a city, not as a current travel recommendation. Check official travel advice, entry rules, payment realities and insurance restrictions before booking.

Your jaw will hit the floor when you take a walk around Moscow in Russia.

The motherland is home to some of the best-looking women on the planet.

Moscow can unfortunately be expensive, which is why it scores lower on livability than some of the other cities on this list.

Also, the city is enormous and very spread out — so if you want to sample the nightlife, you will need to plan how you get around.

Where to Stay in Moscow

One of the easiest ways to decide where to stay is to look at the metro map and orient yourself around the metro stations.

Anywhere within the brown ring is considered central. You will want to stay as close to a metro station as possible.

The metro system itself is fast and efficient. Highly recommended that you use it to get around the city.

Meeting Women in the Daytime in Moscow

The options are basically endless to meet women in the daytime in Moscow. There are so many attractive women everywhere that you can be opportunistic and approach them in a mall, in the metro or just walking down whatever street you happen to be on.

Russian women in particular like men who get to the point, are masculine, confident and direct. Do not waste any time with fancy techniques here.

Try to make eye contact, give her some sort of signal that you are interested, and approach her.

These girls are high value, so if the reception is initially frosty, do not be thrown off. If you are new to approaching women, you will struggle with this because they will not make it easy for you — which is why Moscow scores highly on difficulty of approach.

But what do you expect from the hottest women in the world?

If you want somewhere to start, try Gorky Park. It is absolutely teeming with beautiful girls and you can try a low-key approach here because women will be relaxed and taking their time, not rushing to go anywhere in particular.

Nightlife in Moscow

The opportunities are endless for nightlife in Moscow, so I have picked out two venues that are approachable for the average guy looking to meet seriously attractive Russian women.

Duran Bar

This is considered one of the higher-end places in Moscow, but not so outrageously expensive as others, and the logistics are more favourable so that you can actually talk to the girls.

Oblaka

This club has a lot more table service, so the logistics are less favourable. However, there are a ton of hot girls who come here, so you will be motivated to make it work somehow.

Try to stay in the outside area and around the bar to get access to talk to the women. Remember: be direct, lead and wear your best clothes.

So, What Is the Best City for You?

There is no universal answer. Pick Kraków, Prague or Budapest for an easy European city break. Pick Belgrade, Sofia or Wrocław for value and a bit more edge. Pick Austin or Las Vegas for a high-energy US trip. Pick Buenos Aires or Rio when you want atmosphere on a completely different scale.

The bigger point is this: do not choose a city because some idiot online promised it will magically transform your life. Go somewhere that suits your personality, budget and appetite for chaos. Turn up well presented, be sociable, treat people normally and actually enjoy the place. That is usually more effective than trying to turn an entire weekend into a badly planned mission.

For the best apps to use before and during your trip, see my top dating and hookup apps guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best European city for a single man?

Kraków is the best all-round option in this ranking because it combines walkability, nightlife, restaurants, value and a lively centre. Prague and Budapest are close behind for a more familiar city-break experience.

Which city is best for nightlife?

Las Vegas is the pure nightlife pick, while Belgrade, Budapest, Austin and Buenos Aires are better choices for nightlife that still feels connected to an actual city.

Which cities are best on a budget?

Sofia, Belgrade, Bucharest, Chisinau and parts of Poland generally offer a better-value trip than Stockholm, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Moscow.

Should I use dating apps before travelling?

Yes. Set up your profile before you arrive, keep it honest and arrange low-pressure plans such as coffee, a drink or a walk in a public place. It is far better than landing somewhere with no plan and hoping the universe sends you a miracle.

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