Best Party Hostels
in La Paz
3 reviewed party hostels · from €5.74/night · verified ratings
Party Hostels in La Paz
La Paz sits at 3,650 metres, so the first thing you’ll notice is the thin air. The second is the steep drop into the canyon where most of the nightlife happens. Sopocachi and the Zona Sur are where backpackers end up after dark, with hostels clustered around Avenida 6 de Agosto and Calle Sagárnaga. Wild Rover is the loudest spot in town: expect foam parties in the courtyard and a bar that stays open until 4 am. If you want something quieter but still social, Greenhouse Bolivia is a five-minute walk downhill, with a rooftop that overlooks the city lights. The party scene here isn’t huge, but it’s tight-knit: the same faces turn up at the same bars, and pub crawls fill up fast.
Top Party Hostels in La Paz
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Wild Rover Hostel La Paz
La Paz sits at 3,650 metres, so the first thing you’ll notice is the thin air. Wild Rover Hostel La Paz is in Sopocachi, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover on Calle Comercio 1455, Centro. The biggest party hostel in La Paz also runs its own bar and club. Riviera Bar Crawl on Starts at Calle Comercio 1455, Centro is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €12 a night and rated 9.1. At 9.1, it's near the top of La Paz's hostel field without being the standout leader.
The Adventure Brew Hostel
La Paz sits at 3,650 metres, so the first thing you’ll notice is the thin air. The Adventure Brew Hostel is in Sopocachi, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover on Calle Comercio 1455, Centro. The biggest party hostel in La Paz also runs its own bar and club. The hostel runs karaoke nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €7 a night and rated 8.0. Rated 8.0, which is adequate. Not the city's best, but not the worst either.
Saint Peter's Llama Hostal
La Paz sits at 3,650 metres, so the first thing you’ll notice is the thin air. Saint Peter's Llama Hostal is in Sopocachi, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover on Calle Comercio 1455, Centro. The biggest party hostel in La Paz also runs its own bar and club. Riviera Bar Crawl on Starts at Calle Comercio 1455, Centro is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €6 a night and rated 8.7. The 8.7 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.
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Which Area Should You Stay In?
How La Paz's nightlife zones break down
Sopocachi
The main nightlife area for backpackers, packed with bars, clubs, and hostels. Avenida 6 de Agosto is the main drag, lined with restaurants and late-night spots. It’s a 15-minute walk from the city centre or a 10 BOB taxi ride. The area feels safer at night than the centre, with more police presence.
Centro (Casco Viejo)
The historic heart of La Paz, where colonial buildings mix with street markets. Calle Sagárnaga is the backpacker hub, with hostels, tour agencies, and cheap eats. It’s chaotic but central: most pub crawls start here. The Witches’ Market is a five-minute walk away, selling everything from coca leaves to dried llama foetuses.
Zona Sur
The wealthier, lower-altitude part of the city. It’s quieter, with upscale bars and restaurants, but still has a few hostels. The area is spread out, so you’ll need taxis to get around. It’s a good base if you want to escape the chaos but still be close to the action. The nightlife here is more low-key, with wine bars and live music spots.
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Bars and Clubs in La Paz
Bars, clubs and live music in La Paz
Riviera Bar Crawl
A pub crawl that visits four bars and clubs in Sopocachi. The tour includes free welcome drinks, drinking games, and a shot at each stop. It starts at 9 pm at Wild Rover, then moves to smaller bars like Mongo’s and finishes at a club around 1 am. Tickets cost 80 BOB and can be bought at most hostels or online.
Mongo’s
A grungy backpacker bar with cheap drinks and a pool table. Beers cost 20 BOB, and cocktails are 35 BOB. It’s small, so it gets packed by midnight. The crowd is mostly travellers, and the music is a mix of rock, indie, and Latin. Happy hour runs from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a five-minute walk from Wild Rover.
The Blackbird
A speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door in Sopocachi. The menu has craft cocktails for 50 BOB and local beers for 30 BOB. It’s quieter than Mongo’s but has a great vibe for conversation. Open from 5 pm until late, but it fills up after 10 pm. Look for the black door next to a pizza place on Calle Aspiazu.
Glam
La Paz’s only dedicated LGBTQ+ club. Entry is 20 BOB and includes a free drink. The music is mostly reggaeton, pop, and electronic, and the dance floor gets busy after midnight. It’s small but friendly, with drag shows on Fridays. Open Thursday to Saturday from 10 pm to 4 am. Located on Avenida 6 de Agosto.
Route 36
A cocktail bar famous for its namesake drink: a mix of singani (Bolivian brandy) and citrus. Cocktails cost 45 BOB, and the place has a retro vibe with vinyl records on the walls. It’s popular with expats and locals, so it’s a good spot for meeting people. Open from 6 pm to 2 am. Happy hour is 6 pm to 8 pm.
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