3 reviewed party hostels · from €0.52/night · Hostelworld rated
Salta’s nightlife doesn’t shout: it hums. By midnight, the streets around **Balcarce** are packed with locals and travellers spilling out of peñas, where live folk music and cheap red wine keep things moving. The hostel scene here is small but sharp. Most places cluster near the city centre, within walking distance of the action, and a bed in a dorm won’t set you back more than £10-£15 a night.
Ferienhaus Hostel is the one everyone talks about. It’s got a courtyard with fairy lights, a bar that opens at happy hour, and a noticeboard covered in scrawled invites to day trips and pub crawls. If you’re after something quieter but still social, All Norte sits on a residential street five minutes from Plaza 9 de Julio, with a lounge that’s more mate circles than shot circles.
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Great social hostel with fun vibes and plenty of common areas for guest to chill. The hostel features a vibrant on-site bar always crowded with backpackers. You can enjoy live music performances, salsa nights, BBQs and many other social events. If you want to explore the local party scene, join the pub crawls and start the adventure
Hostel In Salta is a great social hostel, highly recommended for solo travellers and backpackers. The favourite events of the guests are definitely fabulous BBQ nights, with amazing local wine and tasty options for vegetarians and meat lovers. Ping-Pong table, foosball table, drinking games, and movie nights are perfect for meeting new people.
Selina Salta is a prime choice for party enthusiasts, with its central location on Balcarce Street, morning yoga sessions, outdoor adventures, and rooftop open-air cinema. It offers a dynamic mix of activities and vibrant social spaces, making it an excellent party hostel.
How Salta's nightlife zones break down
The epicentre of Salta’s nightlife. This street is lined with peñas, bars, and late-night empanada stands. By midnight, the pavement is packed with people spilling out of venues. It’s loud, touristy, and unmissable if you’re after live music and cheap wine. Most hostels are a 10-minute walk away.
The area around Plaza 9 de Julio is where you’ll find most of Salta’s historic buildings, cafés, and budget hostels. It’s quieter at night, but there are a few hidden bars and restaurants. The main drag, Florida, is pedestrianised and great for people-watching during the day.
A leafy suburb 15 minutes from the centre. It’s where locals go to escape the tourist crowds, with craft breweries and family-run parrillas. Nightlife is low-key: think beer gardens and wine bars rather than clubs. A taxi here costs £4 from the city centre.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A peña that’s been running for decades. The house band plays chacarera and zamba while you squeeze onto long wooden benches. Order a bottle of Torrontés: it’s £4 and comes with a free refill if you finish it before the second set. Gets rammed by 11:30 PM, so arrive early for a seat.
Salta’s most reliable club. Three floors: reggaeton on the ground, electronic in the basement, and pop on the roof. Entry is £5 and includes a drink. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and locals, and it doesn’t get busy until 2 AM. Dress sharp: bouncers turn away flip-flops and vests.
A grungy underground club hidden behind an unmarked door on Leguizamón. Techno and house dominate, with occasional live DJs from Buenos Aires. Entry is £3, and beer is £1.50 until midnight. The crowd is small but loyal: expect a sweaty, intimate vibe by 3 AM.
A converted train station turned beer garden. Long picnic tables, craft beer on tap (£2.50 a pint), and food trucks serving choripán. It’s family-friendly until 10 PM, then morphs into a backpacker hangout. Happy hour runs 6 PM-8 PM: two-for-one on pints.
The most touristy peña on Balcarce, but for good reason. The performers are pros, and the sound system is crystal clear. A bottle of wine is £5, and empanadas are £1 each. Shows start at 10 PM and finish around 1 AM. Book a table if you’re in a group: it fills up fast.
A dive bar with a jukebox and pool table. No cover charge, and beer is £1.20 a bottle. The crowd is mostly locals in their 30s, but backpackers drift in after the peñas close. Open until 4 AM on weekends: one of the few places that doesn’t shut early.
A cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel. The menu is short but well-made: try the Salta Sour (£4). It’s tiny, so grab a stool at the bar or stand outside with your drink. Gets busy after 11 PM, especially on weekends. No cover, but cocktails aren’t cheap.
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