Best Party Hostels
in Maui

Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

Maui isn’t just postcard-perfect beaches and sunset cocktails. Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel is in Wailuku, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Leilani’s on the Beach on South Kihei Road, Kihei. Right on the sand in Kihei, this place packs in backpackers and locals for happy hour. Monkeypod Kitchen on Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €35 a night and rated 7.9. Rated 7.9: functional rather than exceptional.

Howzit Hostels

Howzit Hostels sits in Wailuku, a working-class town 15 minutes from Kahului Airport and the most affordable base in Maui. At €44 a night it's the expensive end of budget accommodation on the island. Hawaii runs at a premium, but rated 9.4, it earns it. The open-air lounge with its pool table is where people organise the next day's plans. Nightlife is along South Kihei Road, a 10-minute drive: Leilani's on the Beach and Monkeypod Kitchen both run happy hour with $5 draft beers and $8 mai tais from 3-5pm. Hiking Iao Valley or a day at Lopes Mendes is the draw for most people who end up here.

Aloha Surf Hostel

Maui isn’t just postcard-perfect beaches and sunset cocktails. Aloha Surf Hostel is in Wailuku, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Leilani’s on the Beach on South Kihei Road, Kihei. Right on the sand in Kihei, this place packs in backpackers and locals for happy hour. Monkeypod Kitchen on Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €40 a night and rated 9.5. A 9.5 rating is consistently high for Maui, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Wailuku

A working-class town near Kahului Airport, Wailuku is where you’ll find Maui’s cheapest hostels. The streets are quiet, but it’s a 10-minute drive to Iao Valley’s hiking trails and 15 minutes to Kihei’s bars. Don’t miss the First Friday block party, a monthly street fair with live music and food trucks.

Kihei

Stretching along South Kihei Road, this is Maui’s backpacker hub. Hostels are scattered between beach parks and happy-hour spots. The vibe is laid-back, with beach bonfires at Kalama Park and food trucks lining the road. It’s walkable, but bikes help if you’re heading to Wailea’s fancier bars.

Lahaina

A historic whaling town on Maui’s west side, Lahaina is pricier but has the island’s liveliest nightlife. Front Street is lined with bars, galleries, and Fleetwood’s rooftop lounge. It’s a 30-minute drive from Kihei, so most backpackers visit for a night out and crash at a hostel back in Wailuku or Kihei.

Right on the sand in Kihei, this place packs in backpackers and locals for happy hour. $5 draft beers and $8 mai tais from 3–5 pm. The crowd thins after 7 pm, but the sunset views keep it worth it. Live music on Fridays, usually reggae or acoustic.

A 10-minute walk from Kihei’s hostels, Monkeypod is famous for its happy hour deals: half-price apps, $5 beers, and $9 pizzas. The outdoor patio fills up by 4:30 pm, so get there early. Try the mai tai flight if you’re feeling fancy.

The only spot in Paia that stays busy after 9 pm. Live music most nights. usually rock or blues. and a dance floor that gets going around 10 pm. Beers are $7, cocktails $12. Cash only at the bar, so hit an ATM first.

Owned by Mick Fleetwood, this Lahaina rooftop bar is pricey but worth it for the view. Happy hour runs 3–5 pm with $8 cocktails and $6 beers. After 8 pm, it turns into a lounge with DJs. Dress smart. no flip-flops after 6 pm.

Inside the Sheraton in Ka’anapali, this spot offers $5 drafts and $6 well drinks during happy hour (3–5 pm). The crowd is mostly hotel guests, but it’s a solid pre-game spot before heading to Lahaina. Pool tables and ocean views included.

A 6-hour bar-hopping tour in a retrofitted truck. Visits 4–5 bars in Kihei and Lahaina, with stops at Leilani’s and Monkeypod. Includes a local guide, free shots, and a chance to meet other travellers. Runs most Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 5 pm.