Best Party Hostels
in Seattle

Green Tortoise Seattle Hostel

Seattle’s nightlife doesn’t just revolve around coffee. Green Tortoise Seattle Hostel is in Belltown, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Crocodile on 2505 1st Avenue, Belltown. A Belltown institution since the '90s. Rabbit Hole on 226 2nd Avenue, Belltown is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €33 a night and rated 9.2. At 9.2, it's near the top of Seattle's hostel field without being the standout leader.

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Seattle’s nightlife doesn’t just revolve around coffee. HotelHotel Hostel is in Belltown, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Crocodile on 2505 1st Avenue, Belltown. A Belltown institution since the '90s. Rabbit Hole on 226 2nd Avenue, Belltown is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €93 a night and rated 6.6. The 6.6 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€93) as the main argument.

HI Seattle at the American

Seattle’s nightlife doesn’t just revolve around coffee. HI Seattle at the American is in Belltown, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Crocodile on 2505 1st Avenue, Belltown. A Belltown institution since the '90s. Rabbit Hole on 226 2nd Avenue, Belltown is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €36 a night and rated 9.3. A 9.3 rating is consistently high for Seattle, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Belltown

The densest concentration of bars and clubs in Seattle. 1st and 2nd Avenue are lined with places like The Crocodile and Rabbit Hole, all within a five-minute walk of each other. The area sits between Pike Place Market and the waterfront, so it’s easy to explore during the day before switching to nightlife mode.

Capitol Hill

Seattle’s LGBTQ+ hub, with a mix of dive bars, dance clubs, and late-night eats. Pike Street is the main drag, home to Neumos and The Unicorn. It’s a 20-minute bus ride from downtown, but the nightlife here runs later: some bars stay open until 4am on weekends.

Pike Place Market

Not a nightlife area, but the perfect place to start your evening. Grab a cheap dinner at the market, then walk five minutes to Belltown’s bars. The waterfront is also nearby, so you can catch sunset views before heading out. Hostels here are pricier, but the location can’t be beat.

A Belltown institution since the '90s. The main room hosts indie bands, while the back bar spins hip-hop and disco. Entry is usually $15–$20, but hostels often get group discounts. Gets packed by 11pm on weekends: arrive early to grab a table near the stage.

Speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door on 2nd Avenue. Cocktails cost $12–$14, but happy hour (4–6pm) knocks them down to $8. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the playlist leans toward funk and soul. No cover, but it’s standing-room only after 10pm.

The go-to spot for big-name DJs and underground electronic acts. The main room fits 600, so it never feels cramped. Tickets start at $20, but some hostels include guest-list spots on pub crawls. Doors open at 9pm; headliners usually start at 11pm.

Two-floor bar with pool tables and a rooftop patio. Beers are $5 during happy hour (3–6pm), and the kitchen serves $8 burgers until midnight. The crowd is mostly backpackers and young professionals. No cover, but it’s first-come, first-served for the rooftop seats.

A 3-hour tour that visits four historic bars, each with a ghost story attached. Includes one free drink at each stop. The crawl starts at 8pm outside The Pike Pub on 1st Avenue. Tickets are $35, but hostels sometimes offer £5 off if you book through them.

A carnival-themed bar with games, cotton candy, and $6 cocktails. The vibe is chaotic in the best way: expect karaoke, giant Jenga, and a dance floor that fills up by 11pm. No cover, but drinks add up if you’re not careful.