Best Party Hostels
in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Dreams Hostel

At €11 a night and rated 9.3, Puerto Dreams Hostel has a rooftop bar, a combination that narrows the field in Puerto Escondido. CHE Hostel & Bar on Calle del Morro 101, La Punta. The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. A former fishing village turned backpacker hotspot, La Punta sits at the southern end of Zicatela Beach. The main drag, Calle del Morro, is lined with reggae bars, taco stands, and hostels with pool parties.

Vivo Escondido Hostel

At €9 a night and rated 9.2, Vivo Escondido Hostel has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Puerto Escondido. CHE Hostel & Bar on Calle del Morro 101, La Punta. The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. Congo Bar on Playa Zicatela, La Punta is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs free breakfast, useful for people arriving without a plan.

Akumal Puerto Esondido

At €7 a night and rated 8.5, Akumal Puerto Esondido has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Puerto Escondido. CHE Hostel & Bar on Calle del Morro 101, La Punta. The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. Congo Bar on Playa Zicatela, La Punta is the fallback option if the first place is packed.

Straw Hat Surf Hostel & Bar

Puerto Escondido’s nightlife kicks off where the surf ends. Straw Hat Surf Hostel & Bar is in La Punta, which puts it at the start of that circuit. CHE Hostel & Bar on Calle del Morro 101, La Punta. The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. Congo Bar on Playa Zicatela, La Punta is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €17 a night and rated 8.7. The 8.7 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

Selina Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido’s nightlife kicks off where the surf ends. Selina Puerto Escondido is in La Punta, which puts it at the start of that circuit. CHE Hostel & Bar on Calle del Morro 101, La Punta. The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. Congo Bar on Playa Zicatela, La Punta is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €15 a night and rated 7.9. Rated 7.9: functional rather than exceptional.

La Punta

A former fishing village turned backpacker hotspot, La Punta sits at the southern end of Zicatela Beach. The main drag, Calle del Morro, is lined with reggae bars, taco stands, and hostels with pool parties. It’s walkable: most places are within 10 minutes of each other: and the vibe is relaxed but social. The beach here is rocky, so it’s better for sunset watching than swimming.

Principal Beach (Playa Principal)

The town’s main beach, where the nightlife centres around beachfront bars and clubs like Almoraduz. By day, it’s all about swimming and sunbathing; by night, the thatch-roof palapas turn into dance floors. The area is touristy but convenient: most hostels and restaurants are within a 15-minute walk. Avoid eating on the beachfront; prices drop one block inland.

Zicatela

Famous for its massive waves, Zicatela is the surf capital of Puerto Escondido. The nightlife is low-key, with a few beachfront bars and hostels catering to surfers. The main strip, Avenida Zicatela, has taco stands and small shops, but most of the action happens in La Punta or Principal Beach. Stay here if you want to wake up early for surf sessions, not for late-night parties.

The epicentre of Puerto’s party hostel scene. Their on-site bar serves 35 MXN beers and 70 MXN cocktails, with happy hour running 5–7pm daily. The pool area turns into a dance floor after dark, with DJs or live bands playing everything from cumbia to electronic. Expect a young, international crowd and organised events like beer pong tournaments or tequila tastings. Gets busy from 9pm, but the party often spills into the street.

A La Punta institution with reggae nights and bonfires on the sand. The vibe is laid-back but lively, with cheap beers (30 MXN) and cocktails (80 MXN). On Sundays, live bands play roots reggae from 6pm, and the crowd sticks around for fire-dancing shows. Arrive by 8pm to grab a table near the water. No cover charge, but bring cash: cards aren’t accepted.

La Punta’s go-to for backpackers who want to dance. The music leans toward electronic, reggaeton, and hip-hop, with DJs playing until midnight. Happy hour (5–7pm) offers 2-for-1 margaritas (90 MXN). The crowd is a mix of surfers and travellers, and the open-air terrace fills up by 10pm. Entry is free, but drinks are pricier than hostel bars: budget 100 MXN per cocktail.

A beachfront club near Principal Beach with a thatch-roof palapa and late-night dancing. The music is a mix of Latin, electronic, and top 40, and the crowd is slightly older than La Punta’s backpacker scene. Entry is free before 11pm, but drinks cost 100–120 MXN. Gets busy on Fridays and Saturdays, with DJs playing until midnight. The sand floor means flip-flops are the dress code.

A grungy bar in La Punta with live music most nights. The focus is on rock, blues, and indie, with local bands playing from 9pm. Beers cost 40 MXN, and the crowd is a mix of expats and travellers. The space is small, so arrive early to grab a seat. No cover charge, but tips for the bands are appreciated. Closes by midnight, but the party often moves to Congo Bar afterwards.

The only organised pub crawl in town, visiting 4–5 bars and clubs in one night. Starts at 9pm with a welcome shot at CHE Hostel, then moves to La Punta’s best spots, including Congo Bar and Bar Fly. Includes free shots, drink discounts, and a mix of backpackers and surfers. Tickets cost 200 MXN and can be bought at hostels or on the night. Meet at CHE Hostel: look for the guides in neon shirts.