{"id":4497,"date":"2015-12-10T15:09:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T15:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=4497"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:13:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:13:14","slug":"party-hostels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/party-hostels\/","title":{"rendered":"16 of the Best Party Hostels in the World for 24\/7 Fun and Wild Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"
If your idea of a perfect trip includes cheap drinks, themed parties, and meeting fellow travellers who love to let loose, then you\u2019re in the right place. Party hostels are more than just a bed<\/strong>\u2014they\u2019re social hubs<\/strong> where you\u2019ll make lifelong friends (or at least some blurry memories).<\/p>\n One thing backpackers have in common is our shared love for partying. Who says we can\u2019t be cultured, and proud of our shot taking abilities? Staying at any of the world\u2019s best party hostels will take your trip to the next level \u2013 we\u2019re talking on-site clubs, pub crawl carnage, rooftop raves and epic pool parties. We\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already know, Kabul Party Hostel is kind of a big deal – the parties here are downright legendary. First, let\u2019s 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\u2019re travelling solo you can\u2019t 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!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Gothic Quarter<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Plaza Real 17, Barcelona<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Legendary rooftop terrace with live DJs, drinking games, and the best happy hour in Barcelona<\/strong>. Their pub crawls? Pure carnage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Every night is a banger. The free breakfast helps with the recovery!”<\/em> \u2013 Tom, UK<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Kabul Party Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@emermull<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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\u2019s friendly (and hardcore) staff. In true Amsterdam style, it\u2019s even got a smoking room! Flying Pig\u2019s location is unbeatable for nightlife lovers, being just 5 minutes\u2019 walk from Centraal Station and 10 minutes from the infamous bars and clubs of the Red Light District.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> De Wallen<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Nieuwendijk 100, 1012 MR, Amsterdam<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> DJ nights, live music, and an epic smoking room<\/strong> (because, well\u2026 Amsterdam)<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “I made more friends here in one night than I did in a year back home!”<\/em> \u2013 Anna, USA<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Flying Pig Downtown<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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\u2019t be the only thing making you lightheaded \u2013 the cheap shots and drinking games will see to that! There\u2019s something going on every night here, with open mic sessions, \u2018sing for your country\u2019 karaoke comps, all-night glowstick raves and savage beer pong tournaments, all ensuring there\u2019s never a dull (or sober) moment. When the sun\u2019s shining, the beer garden is the place to be, or if you\u2019re a sports fan you can catch global games on the pub\u2019s big screens. Disclaimer – this is one of South America\u2019s wildest party hostels and it isn\u2019t for the faint hearted \u2013 don\u2019t say we never warned you!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Downtown<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Calle Comercio 1476, La Paz<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> The highest Irish pub in the world<\/strong>, endless beer pong, and insane themed nights<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “If you\u2019re not ready to party HARD, stay elsewhere.”<\/em> \u2013 Jamie, Australia<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Wild Rover La Paz<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@emmavarty<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Madhouse\u2019s reputation as one of Europe\u2019s 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\u2019s beer pong to get everyone mingling, which inevitably leads to one of their nightly bar crawls when everybody\u2019s warmed up. Prepare to end the night feeling like you\u2019ve known your new sesh-mates all your life!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Old Town<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Spalena 39, Prague<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Feels like a giant house party<\/strong> every night. Beer pong, communal dinners, and the wildest bar crawls<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “I came as a stranger, left with a family (and a two-day hangover).”<\/em> \u2013 Marco, Italy<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n Book your bed at The Madhouse Prague<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gilligan\u2019s Backpackers is where you\u2019ll find Queensland\u2019s 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\u2019 only foam party, pirate bingo nights and live DJs at their Sunday pool parties. Although, it\u2019s 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\u2019ve even got an on-site nightclub which is always packed until the early hours \u2013 isn\u2019t it everything your Aussie party hostel dreams are made of?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> City Centre<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>57 – 89 Grafton Street, Cairns<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Home to Cairns\u2019 biggest nightclub<\/strong>, foam parties, and legendary Sunday pool raves<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Imagine a Vegas pool party\u2026 but with backpackers and $5 drinks.”<\/em> \u2013 Sarah, Canada<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Gilligan\u2019s Backpacker Hotel & Resort<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Free drinks, a beachfront location and killer sunsets \u2013 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\u2019s 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\u2019re travelling solo, heading out on one of the hostel\u2019s island hopping booze cruises is a must \u2013 thank us later!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Nacpan Beach<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Beachfront parties, free nightly drinks, BBQs, and island-hopping booze cruises<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Dancing in the sand, free-flowing shots, and sunsets like no other!”<\/em> \u2013 Tom, UK<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@i.gilli<\/a><\/em> \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@awakentheadventure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Head down to Corfu\u2019s Agios Gordios Bay and you\u2019ll 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\u2019s famous booze cruise boat trip, which involves a day of beer bongs and island hopping across the turquoise water \u2013 bliss! If you\u2019re still standing when you return, dance the night away at one of the Palace\u2019s notoriously messy toga parties in their private nightclub, the Palladium \u2013 complete with ouzo circles, plate smashing and beer races. There\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Agios Gordios Beach<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Agios Gordios Beach, Sinarades, 49084, Corfu<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Famous for its legendary toga parties, free shots, and endless beach parties<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Who knew I\u2019d end up dancing in a pink toga on an island in Greece? BEST NIGHT EVER.”<\/em> \u2013 Lucas,<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at The Pink Palace<\/a><\/p>\n 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\u2019s so social \u2013 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\u2019s famous drinking games start \u2013 beer pong and flip club anyone? London\u2019s nightlife is world famous, and you won\u2019t 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!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Notting Hill<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>63 Prince’s Square, London<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Famous pub crawls, free family dinners, and epic drinking games every night<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Solo traveler? You\u2019ll leave with a new family!”<\/em> \u2013 Laura, Australia<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Hostel Onefam Notting Hill<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Caribbean party palace is housed in a colourful colonial mansion in the heart of Santa Marta\u2019s historic centre. With (extremely) happy hours in their Rum Junkies bar lasting a whopping 5 hours, you\u2019re sure to be well warmed up before the drinking games start. Which is good, as you\u2019ll need all the liquid courage you can get to take on their wheel of fortune! But don\u2019t shy away \u2013 head up to the roof terrace for outstanding views of Latin America\u2019s oldest cathedral, live tunes from the DJ booth and cosy hammocks and cabanas to chill out when you\u2019ve had one too many. In the morning, cure your hangover with a dip in the pretty courtyard pool.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Centro Hist\u00f3rico<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address:\u00a0<\/b>Calle 14 N 3-58, Santa Marta<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Rooftop raves, a buzzing bar, and a 5-hour happy hour with dangerously cheap drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “I came for a weekend. I stayed for a month.”<\/em> \u2013 Jake, Canada<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at La Brisa Loca<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@oh.kelle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n 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 Caf\u00e9, Interlaken\u2019s #1 nightlife spot, this picture-perfect party hostel treats its guests to nightly happy hours, international DJ\u2019s 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 \u00a317 a night? Hit that book button.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Near the Swiss Alps<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Hauptstrasse 23-25, 3800 Interlaken<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> The legendary Metro Bar, nightly happy hours, and apr\u00e8s-ski vibes<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Swiss mountains by day, wild hostel bar by night. Perfect combo!”<\/em> \u2013 Emily, USA<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Balmers Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n One word: Belushi\u2019s. If you\u2019ve backpacked in Europe before, the chances are you\u2019ve felt the buzz in one of these bars that are attached to the brilliant St. Christopher\u2019s 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 \u2013 clubs like the legendary Berghain stay open 24 hours a day for those who are lucky enough to get in to the party utopia!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Mitte<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 39-41, Berlin<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Berlin\u2019s wildest bar crawls, 2-for-1 mojito nights, and an on-site club that pumps until 2 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “I barely slept, but I have no regrets!”<\/em> \u2013 Daniel, Brazil<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at St. Christopher\u2019s Berlin Alexanderplatz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Backpackers in Sydney know that Wake Up! hostel\u2019s Side Bar is THE place to party in the city centre on a budget, seven nights a week. Its lively events \u2013 from karaoke nights to foam parties and live gigs \u2013 attract a young crowd of locals and travellers alike, so the atmosphere is always lit. The insanely cheap drinks help too \u2013 just try not to have too many before you hop on the mechanical bull or dive into the ball pit! Make sure you don\u2019t let your hangover win the next day, as there\u2019s too much fun to be missing out on. Walking tours, yoga classes and cheese tastings are on the itinerary before the party starts again.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Sydney CBD<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>509 Pitt Street, Sydney<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> Foam parties, insane drink deals, and a hostel bar that turns into a full-blown nightclub<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “Sydney\u2019s nightlife? This hostel IS Sydney\u2019s nightlife.”<\/em> \u2013 Rachel, USA<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Wake Up! Sydney Central<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Long Street Backpackers is on Cape Town\u2019s most vibrant street, surrounded by bohemian bars and lively restaurants. Grab a drink and people-watch from one of the hostel\u2019s massive balconies. There\u2019s 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 \u2013 a traditional South African BBQ over a fire that\u2019s been known to go on all night. You\u2019ll want to explore the area\u2019s nightlife, but don\u2019t head out before 10:30 or you\u2019ll miss the free shots and crazy challenges that kick off at this time every night!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> City Centre<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>209 Long Street, Cape Town<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> BBQ nights, free shots, and the best hostel drinking games in Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “One of the best party hostels I\u2019ve ever stayed at. 10\/10.”<\/em> \u2013 Alex, UK<\/p>\n Hostel highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n Book your bed at Long Street Backpackers<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another party hostel with its very own nightclub, YellowSquare\u2019s underground drinking den stays buzzing until morning, with local indie bands and DJs playing regularly. There\u2019s 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 \u2013 they\u2019ve even got an on-site tattoo parlour, so you can guarantee this\u2019ll be a trip you\u2019ll never forget! After all the mayhem, recover the next day with one of The Yellow\u2019s more wholesome activities, like a pasta cooking class or yoga on the roof.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd Location:<\/strong> Castro Pretorio<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfe0 Address: <\/b>Via Palestro 51, Rome<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf89 Why Stay Here?<\/strong> An underground nightclub, rooftop terrace, and legendary burlesque shows<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcac “This place has everything. Even a tattoo studio!”<\/em> \u2013 Matt, Canada<\/p>\n Hostel highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n\ud83d\udd25 16 Best Party Hostels in the World<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. Kabul Party Hostel<\/a> – Barcelona, Spain \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/h3>\n
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2. Flying Pig Downtown<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Amsterdam, Netherlands \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Wild Rover<\/a> – La Paz, Bolivia \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf4<\/h3>\n
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4. The Madhouse Prague<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Prague, Czech Republic \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Gilligan\u2019s Backpacker Hotel & Resort<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Cairns, Australia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6. Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 El Nido, Philippines \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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7. The Pink Palace<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Corfu, Greece \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8. Hostel Onefam Notting Hill<\/a> – London, England \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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9. La Brisa Loca<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Santa Marta, Colombia \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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10. Balmers Hostel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Interlaken, Switzerland \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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11. St. Christopher’s Berlin Alexanderplatz<\/a> – Berlin, Germany \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/h3>\n
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12. Wake Up! Sydney Central<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Sydney, Australia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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13. Long Street Backpackers<\/a> – Cape Town, South Africa \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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14. YellowSquare Rome<\/a> – Rome, Italy \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/h3>\n
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