16 of the Best Party Hostels in the World for 24/7 Fun and Wild Nights
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If your idea of a perfect trip includes cheap drinks, themed parties, and meeting fellow travellers who love to let loose, then you’re in the right place. Party hostels are more than just a bed—they’re social hubs where you’ll make lifelong friends (or at least some blurry memories).
One thing backpackers have in common is our shared love for partying. Who says we can’t be cultured, and proud of our shot taking abilities? Staying at any of the world’s best party hostels will take your trip to the next level – we’re talking on-site clubs, pub crawl carnage, rooftop raves and epic pool parties. We’ve rounded up 16 of the most insane party hostels around the world, so all you need to worry about is recovering from that killer hangover.
🔥 16 Best Party Hostels in the World
1. Kabul Party Hostel – Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
If you don’t already know, Kabul Party Hostel is kind of a big deal – the parties here are downright legendary. First, let’s talk about that rooftop. How does a massive sun-kissed terrace overlooking Placa Reial that hosts live DJs, drinking games and has a bar with the best happy hours around sound? Back downstairs, there are pre-clubbing parties with travellers gathering around the foosball and pool tables, getting to know each other before the night really begins. If you’re travelling solo you can’t miss their nightly pub crawls, which are known to involve copious amounts of cheap drinks and stumbling back at sunrise. Luckily their banging free breakfast will be on hand in the morning to keep that hangover at bay!
📍 Location: Gothic Quarter
🏠 Address: Plaza Real 17, Barcelona
🎉 Why Stay Here? Legendary rooftop terrace with live DJs, drinking games, and the best happy hour in Barcelona. Their pub crawls? Pure carnage.
💬 “Every night is a banger. The free breakfast helps with the recovery!” – Tom, UK
Hostel highlights:
- Rooftop terrace and bar
- Amazing location off Las Ramblas
- Social events for solo travellers
Book your bed at Kabul Party Hostel
2. Flying Pig Downtown – Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
This riotous party hostel in the heart of Amsterdam is strictly reserved for the free spirits who are ready to embrace everything this hedonistic city throws at them. It’s got a young, sociable vibe, with backpackers from around the world sharing beers in the bar before things get rowdy. Regular DJ nights, live music and wild themed parties are on the cards, all hosted by the hostel’s friendly (and hardcore) staff. In true Amsterdam style, it’s even got a smoking room! Flying Pig’s location is unbeatable for nightlife lovers, being just 5 minutes’ walk from Centraal Station and 10 minutes from the infamous bars and clubs of the Red Light District.
📍 Location: De Wallen
🏠 Address: Nieuwendijk 100, 1012 MR, Amsterdam
🎉 Why Stay Here? DJ nights, live music, and an epic smoking room (because, well… Amsterdam)
💬 “I made more friends here in one night than I did in a year back home!” – Anna, USA
Hostel highlights:
- Buzzing events and parties
- 24-hour reception
- Prime location
Book your bed at Flying Pig Downtown
3. Wild Rover – La Paz, Bolivia 🇧🇴
The luck of the Irish comes to Bolivia in the form of Wild Rover Hostel, home to the highest Irish pub in the world at 3,600 metres above sea level. But the altitude won’t be the only thing making you lightheaded – the cheap shots and drinking games will see to that! There’s something going on every night here, with open mic sessions, ‘sing for your country’ karaoke comps, all-night glowstick raves and savage beer pong tournaments, all ensuring there’s never a dull (or sober) moment. When the sun’s shining, the beer garden is the place to be, or if you’re a sports fan you can catch global games on the pub’s big screens. Disclaimer – this is one of South America’s wildest party hostels and it isn’t for the faint hearted – don’t say we never warned you!
📍 Location: Downtown
🏠 Address: Calle Comercio 1476, La Paz
🎉 Why Stay Here? The highest Irish pub in the world, endless beer pong, and insane themed nights
💬 “If you’re not ready to party HARD, stay elsewhere.” – Jamie, Australia
Hostel highlights:
- Irish pub on-site
- Legendary parties and themed events
- Cheap drinks
Book your bed at Wild Rover La Paz
4. The Madhouse Prague – Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
The Madhouse’s reputation as one of Europe’s best party hostels precedes it. Every guest here is welcomed into an inclusive, social environment that immediately makes you feel part of the family. This is largely due to the amazing staff who involve every guest, starting with daily trips to the nearby beer gardens, followed by nightly communal dinners. Then there’s beer pong to get everyone mingling, which inevitably leads to one of their nightly bar crawls when everybody’s warmed up. Prepare to end the night feeling like you’ve known your new sesh-mates all your life!
📍 Location: Old Town
🏠 Address: Spalena 39, Prague
🎉 Why Stay Here? Feels like a giant house party every night. Beer pong, communal dinners, and the wildest bar crawls
💬 “I came as a stranger, left with a family (and a two-day hangover).” – Marco, Italy
Hostel highlights:
- Superstar staff
- Family vibes
- Raging bar crawls
Book your bed at The Madhouse Prague
5. Gilligan’s Backpacker Hotel & Resort – Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺
Gilligan’s Backpackers is where you’ll find Queensland’s busiest party north of Brisbane, with its themed parties hosting up to a thousand backpackers on a busy night! Their mad roster of weekly events and activities includes Cairns’ only foam party, pirate bingo nights and live DJs at their Sunday pool parties. Although, it’s basically always a pool party, thanks to their massive lagoon complete with waterfalls and inflatables, open-deck bar, huge TV screens and thumping sound system. They’ve even got an on-site nightclub which is always packed until the early hours – isn’t it everything your Aussie party hostel dreams are made of?
📍 Location: City Centre
🏠 Address: 57 – 89 Grafton Street, Cairns
🎉 Why Stay Here? Home to Cairns’ biggest nightclub, foam parties, and legendary Sunday pool raves
💬 “Imagine a Vegas pool party… but with backpackers and $5 drinks.” – Sarah, Canada
Hostel highlights:
- Enormous outdoor pool
- Open-air bar and nightclub
- Crazy events every night of the week
Book your bed at Gilligan’s Backpacker Hotel & Resort
6. Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach – El Nido, Philippines 🇵🇭
Free drinks, a beachfront location and killer sunsets – do party hostels get any dreamier than this? Welcome to paradise, AKA Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach. Get ready to dance on the sand, as the DJ spins tunes from a booth just steps away from the sea. The night always starts with half an hour of as much free rum, gin and vodka as you can drink, then continues with free shots every hour, so you can bet things get messy. During the day it’s pure laid-back beach vibes though, with BBQs, volleyball and paddle-boarding, before everyone gathers on the beanbags out front to watch the sunset with a few beers. If you’re travelling solo, heading out on one of the hostel’s island hopping booze cruises is a must – thank us later!
📍 Location: Nacpan Beach
🏠 Address: Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido
🎉 Why Stay Here? Beachfront parties, free nightly drinks, BBQs, and island-hopping booze cruises
💬 “Dancing in the sand, free-flowing shots, and sunsets like no other!” – Tom, UK
Hostel highlights:
- Free drinks every night
- Legendary parties and events
- Location – it’s literally steps from the ocean!
Book your bed at Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach
7. The Pink Palace – Corfu, Greece 🇬🇷
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Head down to Corfu’s Agios Gordios Bay and you’ll find The Pink Palace right on the beach. This unforgettable party hostel is up there with the best locations to let loose. Guests can explore the ocean on the Palace’s famous booze cruise boat trip, which involves a day of beer bongs and island hopping across the turquoise water – bliss! If you’re still standing when you return, dance the night away at one of the Palace’s notoriously messy toga parties in their private nightclub, the Palladium – complete with ouzo circles, plate smashing and beer races. There’s no better way to recover than chilling in the pool or hot tub all day with your new mates, with a happy hour cocktail in hand of course!
📍 Location: Agios Gordios Beach
🏠 Address: Agios Gordios Beach, Sinarades, 49084, Corfu
🎉 Why Stay Here? Famous for its legendary toga parties, free shots, and endless beach parties
💬 “Who knew I’d end up dancing in a pink toga on an island in Greece? BEST NIGHT EVER.” – Lucas,
Hostel highlights:
- Daily activities like quad biking and kayaking
- Traditional Greek parties
- Private beach
Book your bed at The Pink Palace
8. Hostel Onefam Notting Hill – London, England 🇬🇧
With several locations around Europe, Hostel One always offers a fun, lively vibe, and this spot is no different. Solo travellers adore it because it’s so social – break the ice with your bunkmates by jumping on a daily outing to the best sights (and pubs!) in the area. Back at the hostel there are free family dinners every night, the perfect way to get to know everyone before Hostel One’s famous drinking games start – beer pong and flip club anyone? London’s nightlife is world famous, and you won’t have to worry about navigating it on your own, as the staff use their local expertise to lead nights out to the coolest bars and clubs. Come and see for yourself why it was awarded the best hostel in London at our 2020 HOSCARs!
📍 Location: Notting Hill
🏠 Address: 63 Prince’s Square, London
🎉 Why Stay Here? Famous pub crawls, free family dinners, and epic drinking games every night
💬 “Solo traveler? You’ll leave with a new family!” – Laura, Australia
Hostel highlights:
- Family vibes
- Iconic location in Notting Hill
- Free family dinners
Book your bed at Hostel Onefam Notting Hill
9. La Brisa Loca – Santa Marta, Colombia 🇨🇴
This Caribbean party palace is housed in a colourful colonial mansion in the heart of Santa Marta’s historic centre. With (extremely) happy hours in their Rum Junkies bar lasting a whopping 5 hours, you’re sure to be well warmed up before the drinking games start. Which is good, as you’ll need all the liquid courage you can get to take on their wheel of fortune! But don’t shy away – head up to the roof terrace for outstanding views of Latin America’s oldest cathedral, live tunes from the DJ booth and cosy hammocks and cabanas to chill out when you’ve had one too many. In the morning, cure your hangover with a dip in the pretty courtyard pool.
📍 Location: Centro Histórico
🏠 Address: Calle 14 N 3-58, Santa Marta
🎉 Why Stay Here? Rooftop raves, a buzzing bar, and a 5-hour happy hour with dangerously cheap drinks
💬 “I came for a weekend. I stayed for a month.” – Jake, Canada
Hostel highlights:
- Buzzing bar and rooftop terrace
- Themed parties
- Cheap drinks
Book your bed at La Brisa Loca
10. Balmers Hostel – Interlaken, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Balmers Hostel is a Swiss institution, which over the decades has remained the top choice for backpackers who want to let loose in Interlaken. Home to the Metro Bar and Café, Interlaken’s #1 nightlife spot, this picture-perfect party hostel treats its guests to nightly happy hours, international DJ’s and sports parties centred around its massive outdoor screen. Adrenaline junkies can spend their days paragliding, rafting and bungee jumping, before coming back to get the party started with a foosball tournament and a beer (or ten). Where else can you get incredibly boozy in a Swiss chalet against a snowy mountain backdrop from £17 a night? Hit that book button.
📍 Location: Near the Swiss Alps
🏠 Address: Hauptstrasse 23-25, 3800 Interlaken
🎉 Why Stay Here? The legendary Metro Bar, nightly happy hours, and après-ski vibes
💬 “Swiss mountains by day, wild hostel bar by night. Perfect combo!” – Emily, USA
Hostel highlights:
- Incredible location near mountains and glaciers
- Hot tub
- Buzzing bar for backpackers and locals
Book your bed at Balmers Hostel
11. St. Christopher’s Berlin Alexanderplatz – Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
One word: Belushi’s. If you’ve backpacked in Europe before, the chances are you’ve felt the buzz in one of these bars that are attached to the brilliant St. Christopher’s hostels. Drinking games, happy hours, pool, foosball and sports games on the massive flatscreens are on the menu here, and you can guarantee the atmosphere will be banging, as everyone comes here for a good time. The bar pumps until 2am, which in Berlin is the perfect time to head out – clubs like the legendary Berghain stay open 24 hours a day for those who are lucky enough to get in to the party utopia!
📍 Location: Mitte
🏠 Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 39-41, Berlin
🎉 Why Stay Here? Berlin’s wildest bar crawls, 2-for-1 mojito nights, and an on-site club that pumps until 2 AM
💬 “I barely slept, but I have no regrets!” – Daniel, Brazil
Hostel highlights:
- Bar crawls
- Guest discounts in Belushi’s
- 2 for 1 mojitos on Mondays!
Book your bed at St. Christopher’s Berlin Alexanderplatz
12. Wake Up! Sydney Central – Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
Backpackers in Sydney know that Wake Up! hostel’s Side Bar is THE place to party in the city centre on a budget, seven nights a week. Its lively events – from karaoke nights to foam parties and live gigs – attract a young crowd of locals and travellers alike, so the atmosphere is always lit. The insanely cheap drinks help too – just try not to have too many before you hop on the mechanical bull or dive into the ball pit! Make sure you don’t let your hangover win the next day, as there’s too much fun to be missing out on. Walking tours, yoga classes and cheese tastings are on the itinerary before the party starts again.
📍 Location: Sydney CBD
🏠 Address: 509 Pitt Street, Sydney
🎉 Why Stay Here? Foam parties, insane drink deals, and a hostel bar that turns into a full-blown nightclub
💬 “Sydney’s nightlife? This hostel IS Sydney’s nightlife.” – Rachel, USA
Hostel highlights:
- On-site nightclub
- 24-hour reception
- Cosy café
Book your bed at Wake Up! Sydney Central
13. Long Street Backpackers – Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
Long Street Backpackers is on Cape Town’s most vibrant street, surrounded by bohemian bars and lively restaurants. Grab a drink and people-watch from one of the hostel’s massive balconies. There’s a courtyard in the middle of the hostel, where most travellers gather for a few beers. For even more social vibes, go to one of their braais – a traditional South African BBQ over a fire that’s been known to go on all night. You’ll want to explore the area’s nightlife, but don’t head out before 10:30 or you’ll miss the free shots and crazy challenges that kick off at this time every night!
📍 Location: City Centre
🏠 Address: 209 Long Street, Cape Town
🎉 Why Stay Here? BBQ nights, free shots, and the best hostel drinking games in Africa
💬 “One of the best party hostels I’ve ever stayed at. 10/10.” – Alex, UK
Hostel highlights:
- Lively BBQs and drinking games
- Free shots every night
- Family dinners and group outings
Book your bed at Long Street Backpackers
14. YellowSquare Rome – Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
Another party hostel with its very own nightclub, YellowSquare’s underground drinking den stays buzzing until morning, with local indie bands and DJs playing regularly. There’s a bar upstairs with a more chilled vibe, which has events like burlesque shows and open mic nights, plus an outdoor terrace where you can bring up your spritz and enjoy the Roman sun. And get this – they’ve even got an on-site tattoo parlour, so you can guarantee this’ll be a trip you’ll never forget! After all the mayhem, recover the next day with one of The Yellow’s more wholesome activities, like a pasta cooking class or yoga on the roof.
📍 Location: Castro Pretorio
🏠 Address: Via Palestro 51, Rome
🎉 Why Stay Here? An underground nightclub, rooftop terrace, and legendary burlesque shows
💬 “This place has everything. Even a tattoo studio!” – Matt, Canada
Hostel highlights:
- Roof terrace
- Bar and nightclub
- Unbeatable central location
Book your bed at YellowSquare Rome
15. India House Backpackers Hostel – New Orleans, USA 🇺🇸
We all know about New Orleans’ round the clock nightlife, so is it any surprise that this is where you’ll find one of the USA’s best party hostels? India House captures the vibrant atmosphere that NOLA is famous for, with regular live bands and open mic nights to give you a taste of what’s to come in the city. Cool off from the scorching Louisiana heat with an ice-cold beer in the pool, before joining in on their lively regular events, like drinking games in the garden, true Southern cookouts and movie nights. Then, when you’re ready to hit the town, grab your new travel buddies and hop on the streetcar straight to the iconic jazz clubs and cocktail bars of the French Quarter. You’re in luck if you’re in town for Mardi Gras, as India House is located slap bang on the Endymion parade route – beads at the ready!
📍 Location: Mid City
🏠 Address: 124 South Lopez Street, New Orleans
🎉 Why Stay Here? Live jazz, backyard cookouts, and a pool for beer-fueled cannonballs
💬 “Perfect for Mardi Gras. Or any night, really.” – Steve, Australia
Hostel highlights:
- Pool parties
- BBQs and cookouts
- 24-hour reception and no curfew
Book your bed at India House Backpackers Hostel
16. Lub D – Siem Reap, Cambodia 🇰🇭
If a party hostel and a luxury retreat had a baby, it would look a lot like Lub D. This ultra-modern spot (that was voted the best hostel in Cambodia in our 2020 HOSCARs) has a swimming pool complete with a swim-up bar, so you don’t even need to leave the water to get your next cocktail. It’s surrounded by a massive social space for drinking games and dancing under the sun, and inside there’s a common area with pool tables and old school arcade games – unleash your inner geek! Saturdays are pool party and BBQ days, with live DJs and happy hours from 2-7, and throughout the week the staff lead bar crawls along Siem Reap’s famous Pub Street. It’s only 5 minutes from the hostel, so your party never has to end!
📍 Location: City Centre
🏠 Address: 7 Makara Street, Wat Bo Village Sala Kamreuk Commune, Siem Reap
🎉 Why Stay Here? A swim-up bar, massive pool parties, and nightly booze cruises
💬 “The perfect mix of luxury and absolute madness.” – Ben, UK
Hostel highlights:
- All day breakfast to soothe your hangover
- Cultural activities, like Khun Khmer boxing classes and educational city tours
- 24-hour reception
Book your bed at Lub D Siem Reap
How to Choose the Perfect Party Hostel 🏨🎉
Not all party hostels are created equal. Some are all about wild, sleepless nights, while others offer a balance between socializing and actual sleep. Here’s how to pick the perfect one for you:
🔹 Vibe Check: Read reviews—some hostels are for hard-partying backpackers, while others have a more chilled-out social scene.
🔹 Events & Activities: Look for hostels that offer pub crawls, beer pong, live DJs, BBQs, and themed nights to guarantee a good time.
🔹 Bar & Common Area: The best party hostels have a buzzing bar or rooftop space where guests naturally mingle.
🔹 Location, Location, Location: Choose a hostel near nightlife districts, so you don’t have to stumble too far home after a wild night.
🔹 Recovery Options: A hostel with a pool, chill-out area, or free breakfast will help you survive the hangover!
Party Hostel Survival Tips 🏥🥴
Surviving a party hostel isn’t just about partying hard—it’s about making it through in one piece. Here’s your guide:
🍹Pace Yourself! – That €1 shot deal sounds great until you’re the one who passes out at 10 PM.
💦Hydrate Like a Pro! – Drink a bottle of water before bed to avoid a next-day disaster.
🛌Plan “Chill Days” – Every few days, give yourself a break. Maybe a beach day, Netflix binge, or just a nap. Sleep Is Key – Grab a late checkout or power nap before round two.
🚨Don’t Be That Person – Nobody likes the guy who turns the dorm lights on at 4 AM. Use your phone flashlight and whisper.
💛Meet People Outside the Bar – Yes, partying is fun, but day trips, beach outings, and hostel activities are where lifelong friendships are made.
🚶 Fresh Air & Movement – A short walk, a swim, or even sitting in the sun will help get your system running again.
🍳 Eat a Real Meal – Hostel pancakes are good, but get some eggs, carbs, and protein to revive yourself.
🥂 Let’s Get This Party Started!
Let the shots commence! If you’ve stayed in any of these unbelievable party hostels, tell us your best stories in the comments – if you remember them that is. If we’ve missed your fave party hostel, shout it out below so other travellers don’t miss out!
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