Everyone wants to party on the road but with a million hostels in the world, where should you go? I’ve searched high and low, drank with the best of them, and endured sleepless nights by the toilet to find the best party hostels out there.
Here are twenty that will keep you drinking, dancing, flirting, and hugging the porcelain goddess until the sun comes up:
Surf N’ Sun : Surfers Paradise, Australia.
With a swimming pool and open courtyard, the Surf N’ Sun packs the young, the wild, and the alcoholic. Bar Crawls take place every night and the hostel offers punch and free club entry. Boxes of goon start flowing late afternoon when people come back from the beach.
The Clown and Bard : Prague, Czech Republic
With a 36 person dorm room, this place is always hopping. There’s a bar downstairs with a two for three happy hour beginning a pillow lounge, the Flying Pig is the spot for those looking to channel their inner Bob Marley. There’s a constant cloud of smoke seeping out into streets at all hours of the day and night. Don’t worry if you run out- there are two coffeeshops across the street!
Base : Melbourne, Australia
Base features a downstairs club that pumps out music every night. You won’t get any sleep as the music filters up the floors and entices you to come down and party until dawn. The young and the restless fill the dance floor after drinking pitchers of beer and cheap, colorful shots. There’s usually theme and karaoke nights that let you embarrass your self all night long.
Loki : Cusco, Peru
Located in a 450 year old building, Loki is known throughout South America for its parties. With regular events, an open lounge, and theme nights, I wouldn’t expect any sleep here either. The bar is regularly packed so tight, you’ll be practically grinding against your neighbor.
#11 Happy Guesthouse : Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Why: Located by the lake in Phnom Penh, #11 Happy Guesthouse features a huge patio, two big screen TVs, a pool table, and one dollar beers. Always packed, this hostel is filled with the party seekers who spend their days sightseeing and night drinking beer before heading to the infamous Heart of Darkness.
St. Christopher’s Inn : London, England
A bar, karaoke, cheap drinks, and a license to go until 4am all means that this hostel is bursting with partygoers and one the busiest in London. After you drink it down, you can take it off at the rooftop hot tub. People here know where the action is and if you play your cards right, it just might be your room.
Kabul : Barcelona, Spain
Located in the center of Las Ramblas, Kabul has a very open second floor where all parties happen. Happy hour officially begins at 7, which is usually a few hours after everyone wakes up. With a reputation for partying, this place keeps drawing those who start partying at 2 a.m. and sleep until 2 p.m. This place gives new meaning to the term “late night.” I was called a quitter for sleeping at 5 a.m.
The Rising Cock : Lagos, Portugal
The Rising Cock is infamous for its parties and it’s well deserved. Two things happen at the Rising Cock: drinking and drinking.
Start your day with the hostel’s booze cruise on which the majority of people get naked, and then keep the partying going with drinking games at the hostel. If you can’t handle 24 hour partying, this hostel is not for you.
The Pink Palace : Corfu, Greece
The Pink Palace is one of the world’s most famous party hostels in the world and with good reason: toga parties, cheap shots of ouzo, happy hours, and theme nights. After a day at the beach (which is just minutes away) or their booze cruise, you’ll be spending the night dancing at their club, Palladium, until the sun comes up. The hostel has over 300 beds- there’s a good chance, you might not end up in yours!
The Treehouse : Ko Chang, Thailand
Every night is a bucket night at the Treehouse, and it’s the perfect blend of a relaxed hippy vibe and partying with a very active dance floor and a lot drinking. This place has all the ambiance you need and you don’t have to stay there to party there. People trickle in from all over to have fun, making this a hotspot on Lonely Beach.
The Yellow Location : Rome, Italy
With a bar downstairs and semi-nightly pub crawls, it’s pretty easy to meet people at the Yellow. It’s not a huge hostel either making the close quarters also convenient for meeting fellow travelers.
Ostello Archi Rossi : Florence, Italy
This place has been popular for a long time as evident by the walls covered by the names of past guests. A big courtyard and common dining area keep people mingling and drinking vino rossi. There are some clubs down the street and, when they close, you can move back to the courtyard to keep the party going. The rooms are a little away from the action so you can actually get some sleep if you want.
Wombats : Berlin, Germany
Known for its partying, Wombats rarely sees anyone over 25. With an ultra-chic bar, everyone breaks out their best attire and pickup skills here. Cheap drinks keep travelers mingling all night long. If you can’t meet anyone here, you can’t meet anyone anywhere.
The Jazz on South Beach : Miami, Florida USA
Located right near the beach, The Jazz on South Beach has an excellent bar that hosts the bold and beautiful of South Beach. This is the place to stay if you’re looking to be seen in South Beach.
Carnival Court : Capetown, South Africa
There’s no chance of a good night’s sleep at Carnival Court. Located near a lot of bars (there’s also a bar in the hostel), this place is a hangover waiting to happen. It’s wild here and everyone is looking to break a new drinking record. The staff will point you in the direction of the parties but you just might have trouble walking there as the fun here starts well before the sun goes down.
Millhouse Hostel : Buenos Aires, Argentina
The music is on 24-hours a day at the Millhouse and the atmosphere is extremely social! Each night has a different activity such as dance party, karaoke night, and tango lessons. Definitely a hostel for those that want non-stop fun and excitement right at home! Most commonly heard line: “Were those moans from the porno shop next store or did you get lucky last night?”
Auckland Central Backpackers Auckland, New Zealand
Located right down town, this hostel draws upon the fact its part of the Base chain. That means all the craziness of Melbourne spills over with people getting down and dirty all night long. It will give you another reason to keep staying longer in Auckland.
India House : New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
A funky converted house that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the India House features eccentric local characters and travelers who just can’t leave. Maybe it’s Bourbon St. Maybe it’s the jazz. Maybe it’s the beer vending machine in the kitchen. Whatever it is, people here know how to have a good time.
Tina’s Backpackers : Caye Caulker, Belize
Located right on the beach, Tina’s Backpackers keeps people in close quarters. Everyone here is into island living – sun by day, drink by night. Though the crowd tends to be a bit older (30ish), you wouldn’t know it by the way people party here. It is way off the beaten path but it’s worth it.
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Posted on 22 May 2009
Tags: Acropolis, Amsterdam, Athens, Belfast, Berlin, Eiffel Tower, International Travel, london, Louvre, Madrid, Munich, museum, Paris, Parthenon, Prague, Rome, Westminster Abbey
1. Paris: Visit the Louvre / Eiffel Tower
Free entry for anyone under 26, make sure you bring proof of age. School Teachers also gain free entry anytime. Planning your visit for the first Sunday of the month will also allow free entry to everyone. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle Every night in Paris you can catch the free light show at the Eiffel Tower.
2. London: Choir singing in Westminster Abbey/ Museums
Entry fee of £10 during the day, After 5.30 pm though you can gain free entry when the Abbey Choir holds “Evensong” an Anglican tradition. Many of London’s museums and galleries are free. This includes the British Museum, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, the National Portrait Gallery on St Martin’s Place, the Tate Modern and Tate Britain on the River Thames, and the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, all in South Kensington.
3. Athens: Climb Filopappou Hill
Climb Filopappou Hill just 15 minutes walk from the gates of the Acropolis, was known in ancient Greece as the Hill of the Muses and has 360 degree panoramic view of Athens and the Parthenon,. Entrance to the site is free and the climb isn’t that strenuous. There’s a good view of the rest of the city from the top also.
4. Madrid: Visit the Spanish capital’s museums 
Spanish capital’s best-known museums are free to enter at different times over the weekend. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. A great archaeological museum, with its main attraction being a replica of a prehistoric cave. Free Saturday Afternoon & Sundays.
5. Prague: Prague Castle
Walk through the grounds of Prague Castle Overlooking the River Vlatva and Czech capital Free to walk amongst the grounds, Be there at 12 pm and see the changing of the guard other parts such as de Arte Reina Sofía do have charge.
6. Munich: Catch the ‘Glockenspiel’ show
The “Glockenspiel” is a great way to spend 15 minutes. Catch the show twice daily at 11am and midday at the New Town Hall, located in the Marienplatz square. 32 life-size figurines act out the ‘Cooper’s Dance’, a Munich tradition.
7. Rome: Forum / Vatican Museum
There may not be much left, as it’s not been as well preserved some of the other attractions in Rome, but the Roman Forum remains one of the cities most popular sights with the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered. Vatican MuseumThe last Sunday of every month the best attraction in the Vatican is free. The Vatican Museum has of the largest and extensive collection of sculptures, paintings, religious artifacts and Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel.
8. Berlin: East Side aRT Gallery / Reichstag 
One of Berlin’s most interesting attractions, the East Side Gallery free to wander around. The Wall of Art is along one of the best preserved sections of the infamous Berlin Wall. Close to the city centre, the stretches for around 1.3km and is covered in works of art by over 100 international artists. Also check out the Reichstag, Topped of with a large glass dome it easily distinctive among the rest of East Berlin’s buildings, the Reichstag has been home to the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1999. Visitors can visit the roof terrace of the building which boasts amazing views of the city
9 . Belfast: Visit Belfast Castle
Built in 1870 and Offering the very best views of Belfast this elegant sandstone building is surrounded by stunning grounds and mountain trails and is perfect for a day out. The visitor centre details the history of the castle, it’s inhabitants and the surrounding area and entry is free!
10. Amsterdam: Go to a free concert
On Tuesday afternoons from September to May, all show are free at Boekmanzaal,Opera House’s Muziek theater. Litsen to the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, other free concerts can also be heard each Wednesday afternoon between September and June at the Concertgebouw. Tuesday and Wednesday shows start at 12.30pm. It’s a great way to catch some great classical tunes whilst in Amsterdam.
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