Welcome to the Wild Side of Travel!
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. We checked every hostel’s listing, events and prices again in October 2026, so what you read below is what’s on right now.
What Is a Party Hostel?
A party hostel is a hostel built around its social life. Think an on-site bar or club, staff-led bar crawls, drinking games, themed nights and family dinners that turn a dorm full of strangers into a crew for the night. They’re the most social hostels you can book, and they’re brilliant if you’re travelling solo – but sleep is optional. Not sure what you’re in for? Here are 14 things to expect at a party hostel, and if you’d rather keep the social vibes with a little more sleep, check out the best hostels for solo travellers.
Best party hostels in Europe at a glance: Kabul Party Hostel (Barcelona), Flying Pig Downtown (Amsterdam), The MadHouse Prague, The Pink Palace (Corfu), Onefam Notting Hill (London), Balmers Hostel (Interlaken), St Christopher’s Berlin Mitte and YellowSquare Rome. Scroll on for the full world line-up.
🔥 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 patio overlooking Plaça Reial, home to BBQs and pre-drinks with a view. On the Bed and Breakfast rate, unlimited sangria and tap beer flow from 6pm to 10pm, with 50% off mixed drinks while the bar is open. Then the crew heads out together to a different club every night, from Pacha to Opium. If you’re travelling solo, the free daily walking tours, karaoke nights and nightlife meet-ups make it easy to find your people – and stumbling back at sunrise is practically tradition. Luckily breakfast is included in every rate to keep that hangover at bay! Kabul is a great base for exploring more hostels in Barcelona too.
📍 Location: Gothic Quarter
🏠 Address: Plaza Real 17, Barcelona
🎉 Why Stay Here? Rooftop patio over Plaça Reial, unlimited sangria and beer from 6pm to 10pm on the B&B rate, and a different club every night. Pure carnage.
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.5 from 11,634 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €16.22 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
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. Expect free weekly games – a pool tournament on Thursdays, beer pong on Fridays and flip cup on Saturdays – plus two happy hours a day and a guests-only bar that stays open until 3am. In true Amsterdam style, it’s even got a designated smoking room! Flying Pig’s location is unbeatable for nightlife lovers: it’s a few minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Centraal (the hostel says two to five minutes), Dam Square is just around the corner and the Red Light District is right on your doorstep. Guests must be 18 or over. Compare it with all the hostels in Amsterdam.
📍 Location: De Wallen
🏠 Address: Nieuwendijk 100, 1012 MR, Amsterdam
🎉 Why Stay Here? DJ nights, beer pong, a bar open until 3am and an epic smoking room (because, well… Amsterdam)
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 8.8 from 13,437 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €16.43 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
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, whose Irish bar is billed as one of the highest Irish pubs in the world, at around 3,600 metres above sea level. But the altitude won’t be the only thing making you lightheaded – the cheap drinks will see to that! The bar is open from 9am until late, and there’s something going on every night, with live DJs, bands and open mic nights ensuring there’s never a dull (or sober) moment. By day, recover with cocktail, cooking and salsa classes before round two. Bring cash – reviewers say the hostel is cash-only. 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? One of the world’s highest Irish pubs, live DJs and bands, and insane themed nights
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.2 from 5,735 reviews (checked October 2026)
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, with activities that range from trips to the beer gardens to ice hockey games, followed by nightly family dinners. Then there are afternoon beer pong sessions in the kitchen to get everyone mingling, which inevitably lead to a night out with the hostel crew once 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, nightly family dinners, and wild nights out with the staff
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.7 from 5,042 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €16.41 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates). See more hostels in Prague.
Hostel highlights:
- Superstar staff
- Family vibes
- Raging nights out with the staff
Book your bed at The Madhouse Prague
5. Gilligan’s Backpacker Hotel & Resort – Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺
Gilligan’s Backpackers is one of Queensland’s best-known party spots, with three bars, an outdoor deck and beer garden overlooking the pool, an indoor beer hall and concert area and its very own nightclub. Their weekly roster includes a Sunday pool party, Ladies Night on Thursdays, Mic Drop Mondays and free club entry for guests until 11pm on Fridays. Although, it’s basically always a pool party, thanks to the huge lagoon-style pool right in the middle of the resort. Light sleeper? Some dorms sit on the club side, so check the room description before you book – isn’t it everything your Aussie party hostel dreams are made of?
📍 Location: City Centre
🏠 Address: 57 – 89 Grafton Street, Cairns
🎉 Why Stay Here? Its own on-site nightclub, a lagoon pool and legendary Sunday pool parties
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 8.9 from 4,530 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €22.65 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Enormous outdoor pool
- Open-air bar and nightclub
- Events most nights, from Ladies Night to Sunday pool parties
Book your bed at Gilligan’s Backpacker Hotel & Resort
6. Mad Monkey Nacpan Beach – El Nido, Philippines 🇵🇭
Free shots, 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, with live DJs and sunset sessions playing all day and night just steps from the sea. Cocktails are 2-for-1 from 6pm to 9pm every day, and the bar games (think Bar Olympics and limbo) come with rounds of free shots, so you can bet things get messy. During the day it’s pure laid-back beach vibes though, with beach volleyball and games before everyone gathers to watch the sun go down. If you’re travelling solo, the hostel’s island hopping tour and sunset cruise (with unlimited drinks) are a must – thank us later!
📍 Location: Nacpan Beach
🏠 Address: Nacpan Beach, Sitio Calitang, Barangay Bucana, El Nido
🎉 Why Stay Here? Beachfront parties, 2-for-1 cocktails, free shots and a sunset cruise with unlimited drinks
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.7 from 1,860 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €10.98 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Free shots and 2-for-1 cocktails 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 turquoise water on the Palace’s boat trips, kayak and SUP sessions or cliff jumping, or go full throttle on a quad safari – bliss! If you’re still standing when you return, dance the night away at one of the Palace’s notoriously messy toga nights (a tradition since the ’80s) in their own nightclub, the Palladium, or join the themed parties and pub crawl. There’s no better way to recover than lazing on the private beach or in the jacuzzi 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 nights, its own nightclub, and a private beach for the morning after
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 8.4 from 1,804 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €22 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Daily activities like quad biking and kayaking
- Toga nights and themed parties
- Private beach
Book your bed at The Pink Palace
8. Hostel Onefam Notting Hill – London, England 🇬🇧
With several locations around Europe, Onefam (formerly 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 the staff cook dinner for everyone, the perfect way to get to know everyone before Onefam’s famous drinking games start – beer pong and flip cup anyone? London’s nightlife is world famous, and you won’t have to worry about navigating it on your own, as the staff lead bar and club nights out. Come and see for yourself why it has picked up Hostelworld awards year after year – or compare it with other hostels in London.
📍 Location: Notting Hill
🏠 Address: 63 Prince’s Square, London
🎉 Why Stay Here? Staff-led nights out, family dinners, and epic drinking games
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.8 from 4,263 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €19.19 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Family vibes
- Iconic location in Notting Hill
- Family dinners cooked by the staff
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. Warm up at the Rum Junkies bar on the second floor, which pours 2-for-1 cocktails and group drink combos and is open daily from 8am to 9:30pm, before joining the daily events. Then head up to the roof for the Brisa Loca Disco, which bills itself as the best party up high in Santa Marta and keeps going until sunrise. In the morning, cure your hangover with a dip in the pool. Guests must be 18 or over, and if you’re visiting over New Year (30 December to 6 January) or Easter, stricter cancellation rules apply.
📍 Location: Centro Histórico
🏠 Address: Calle 14 N 3-58, Santa Marta
🎉 Why Stay Here? Rooftop parties until sunrise, a buzzing rum bar, and 2-for-1 cocktails
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.0 from 2,847 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €10.04 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Buzzing bar and rooftop terrace
- Rooftop disco until sunrise
- 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. This picture-perfect party hostel has a cosy bar that moves out to a beer garden in summer, plus its own guests-only club, which opens once or twice a week depending on the season. The hostel also runs social events, from trivia and club nights to sunset swims and city walks. Adrenaline junkies can spend their days paragliding, rafting and bungee jumping, before coming back to get the party started with a beer (or ten). Where else can you get incredibly boozy in a Swiss chalet against a snowy mountain backdrop? Switzerland isn’t cheap, though: in October 2026, Balmers dorms started from €50.22 a night on Hostelworld, so check your dates and compare all the hostels in Interlaken before you hit that book button.
📍 Location: Near the Swiss Alps
🏠 Address: Hauptstrasse 23-25, 3800 Interlaken
🎉 Why Stay Here? A guests-only club, a summer beer garden, and après-adventure vibes
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.6 from 8,178 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €50.22 a night (checked 22 October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Incredible location near mountains and glaciers
- Guests-only club nights
- Buzzing bar for backpackers and locals
Book your bed at Balmers Hostel
11. St Christopher’s Berlin Mitte – 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. In Berlin, St Christopher’s now runs its hostel in Mitte (its Alexanderplatz property is a hotel with private rooms), and the Belushi’s here is an epic party bar for backpackers. Club nights, live music, live sports, beer pong tournaments and daily food and drink deals are on the menu, there’s a rooftop bar for summer evenings, and the hostel runs daily bar crawls and free walking tours. You can guarantee the atmosphere will be banging, as everyone comes here for a good time. And when the bar winds down, Berlin is just getting started – clubs like the legendary Berghain famously party right through the weekend, for those lucky enough to get in to the party utopia! Browse more hostels in Berlin.
📍 Location: Mitte
🏠 Address: Ziegelstrasse 28, Berlin
🎉 Why Stay Here? Daily bar crawls, club nights and beer pong in Belushi’s, and a rooftop bar
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 8.3 from 10,435 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €14.32 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Bar crawls
- Daily food and drink deals in Belushi’s
- Rooftop bar and outdoor terrace
Book your bed at St Christopher’s Berlin Mitte
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. Live DJs play every night, and themed nights like Throwback Thursdays and Fiesta Fridays attract a young crowd of locals and travellers alike, so the atmosphere is always lit. Free drink and DJ nights and a Saturday bar shout help too – just try not to have too many! Make sure you don’t let your hangover win the next day: grab a barista coffee and breakfast at Roy’s Cafe downstairs, then get out and explore before the party starts again. It’s right opposite Central Station, so getting around is easy.
📍 Location: Sydney CBD
🏠 Address: 509 Pitt Street, Sydney
🎉 Why Stay Here? Live DJs seven nights a week, themed nights, and a hostel bar that’s a full-blown nightclub
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.2 from 11,033 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €35.87 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
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 leafy courtyard in the middle of the hostel, with ping-pong and pool tables, where most travellers gather for a few beers. For even more social vibes, go to one of their braai nights – a traditional South African BBQ over a fire that’s been known to go on all night. The weekly line-up also includes Friday karaoke, a Tuesday quiz and Wednesday beer pong with prizes, so you’ll be well warmed up before you hit the bars on Long Street.
📍 Location: City Centre
🏠 Address: 209 Long Street, Cape Town
🎉 Why Stay Here? Braai nights, beer pong, karaoke and balconies over Long Street
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.8 from 860 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €22.40 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Lively BBQs and drinking games
- Weekly karaoke, quiz and beer pong nights
- Sunny balconies overlooking Long Street and Signal Hill
Book your bed at Long Street Backpackers
14. YellowSquare Rome – Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
YellowSquare’s bar is the beating heart of the hostel, with concerts and parties every night of the week, and there’s a patio where you can take your spritz and enjoy the Roman sun. And get this – they’ve even got an on-site tattoo parlour, SW.T, so you can guarantee this’ll be a trip you’ll never forget! After all the mayhem, recover the next day with one of YellowSquare’s more wholesome activities, like learning to make carbonara (no cream, please), yoga or a free stroll around the city. Want something quieter? Compare all the hostels in Rome.
📍 Location: Castro Pretorio
🏠 Address: Via Palestro 51, Rome
🎉 Why Stay Here? Concerts and parties every night, a sunny patio, and an on-site tattoo parlour
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.1 from 24,955 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €18.12 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Patio
- Bar with concerts and parties every night
- 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 bands and jam sessions on the stage of its big outdoor deck 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 – it calls itself the only hostel in New Orleans with one – before joining in on its (mostly spontaneous) events, like pool parties, cookouts and movie nights. Then, when you’re ready to hit the town, grab your new travel buddies and hop on the Canal Street streetcar – the French Quarter’s iconic jazz clubs and cocktail bars are about ten minutes away. You’re in luck if you’re in town for Mardi Gras, as the Endymion parade passes right by the hostel on Canal Street – beads at the ready!
📍 Location: Mid City
🏠 Address: 124 South Lopez Street, New Orleans
🎉 Why Stay Here? Live bands on the deck, cookouts, and a pool for beer-fuelled cannonballs
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 8.7 from 8,587 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €23.39 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Pool parties
- BBQs and cookouts
- Reception until midnight (email ahead if you’re arriving later)
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 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 the centre of the action without being too much. There are daily activities and casual events, from free cocktail classes to games by the pool, so meeting people is easy. And when you’re ready to go big, Siem Reap’s famous Pub Street is only about 500 metres away, 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, free cocktail classes, and Pub Street 500 metres away
⭐ Hostelworld rating: 9.8 from 3,021 reviews · 💶 Dorms from: €6.69 a night (checked October 2026; prices change with dates)
Hostel highlights:
- Pool with swim-up bar
- Daily activities, including free cocktail classes
- Pub Street about 500 metres away
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.
🔹 Social Hostel or Party Hostel? Every party hostel is a social hostel, but not every social hostel parties until 4am. Check the hostel’s events on Hostelworld and look for Linkups – bar crawls, group dinners and walking tours organised by your hostel, hostels nearby and other backpackers. You can start exploring and joining Linkups 14 days before check-in, so you’ll know who’s going out before you arrive.
🔹 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. Not booked yet? With Social Pass you can chat with other travellers and join community events in the Hostelworld app before you book, and the Events pages show what’s on in each city, from pub crawls to music festivals.
🚶 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!
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