4 reviewed party hostels · from €8.88/night · Hostelworld rated
Florianópolis doesn’t just rely on its postcard-perfect beaches to keep travellers happy. By 11 PM, the streets around Lagoa da Conceição are packed with backpackers spilling out of bars like **The Search House Beachfront Hostel’s** outdoor bar, where caipirinhas flow and the sound system rattles until sunrise. The hostel scene here is small but loud: most places double as social hubs, with pool parties, live music, and pub crawls starting right at the front desk. **Tucano House** and **Innbox** in the city centre draw crowds with cheap drinks and a mix of locals and internationals, while beachfront spots like **The Search House** keep the party going until the first surfers hit the waves at dawn.
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Eco-friendly and solar-powered party hostel, with the wonderful outdoor communal area. Thanks to the great facilities, it is very easy to socialise with other guests. You can play a game of ping pong or billiard with your fellow travellers. There is something happening every night at the vibrant on-site bar. Plus, they make the best caipirinhas on the island.
Crazy party hostel, a short walk away from the central party area in Florianopolis. A fully equipped outdoor bar with a great sound system is hosting parties with live music and DJs. Many regular activities organised, like surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, kitesurfing, etc. Free healthy breakfast served every morning.
Innbox - Centro is an exceptional party hostel in Brazil. With a cool on-site bar, friendly staff, and a relaxed atmosphere, it offers a great experience. Its central location near bars and nightlife makes it the perfect choice for party enthusiasts.
Sea Wolf Hostel in Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis, is a party haven in the heart of a vibrant nightlife district. With a lively bar, epic happy hours, and pool parties, it’s perfect for socializing. The outdoor area, complete with a pool, billiards, and ping pong, fuels the fun, making it a top choice for an unforgettable, party-packed stay.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl takes you through four bars in the city centre, each with a different theme: think samba, electronic, and reggaeton. The R$80 ticket includes three shots of cachaça, one caipirinha, VIP entry, and a 10% discount on drinks at participating venues. The meeting point is outside **Innbox Hostel** at 9:30 PM, and the crawl wraps up around 2 AM.
How Florianopolis's nightlife zones break down
The undisputed party hub of Florianópolis, Lagoa da Conceição is a lagoon-side neighbourhood packed with bars, hostels, and clubs. Rua Osvaldo Rodrigues Cabral is the main drag, where backpackers spill out of **The Search House** and into nearby botecos. The area sits between the lagoon and the ocean, so you’re never more than a 15-minute walk from a beach or a caipirinha.
Downtown is where you’ll find **Innbox** and a mix of local dive bars and live music venues. The streets around Rua Felipe Schmidt are lively but less touristy than Lagoa. It’s a 30-minute bus ride to the beaches, so most people stay here for the cheaper hostels and easier access to public transport.
These northern beaches are where wealthy Brazilians holiday, but they still have a few hostels and beach clubs. The party scene is more upscale: think beachfront DJs and R$50 cocktails: but **Sea Wolf Hostel** keeps things affordable. It’s a 40-minute bus ride from Lagoa, so plan ahead if you’re bar-hopping.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel’s outdoor bar is the de facto pre-drinks spot for backpackers. Expect R$15 caipirinhas, pool parties on Saturdays, and live samba or forró bands on Wednesdays. The crowd is mostly 18–30, and it’s loud enough that you’ll still hear the bass from your dorm bed. Doors open at 5 PM, but things only get wild after 11.
Downtown’s answer to Lagoa’s party scene, Innbox packs in locals and travellers with R$10 beers during happy hour (6–8 PM). The music leans towards electronic and reggaeton, and the dance floor fills up by midnight. Upstairs, there’s a quieter lounge if you need a break from the crowd.
A Lagoa da Conceição institution, this open-air boteco serves ice-cold Brahma for R$8 and free bar snacks with every round. The crowd is older: think 25+: but backpackers show up for the live chorinho music on Thursdays. It’s a five-minute walk from **The Search House**, so it’s perfect for a low-key start to the night.
The closest thing Florianópolis has to a proper nightclub, Club 120 plays electronic and funk carioca until 6 AM. Entry is R$40–60, which includes one drink. The crowd is a mix of Brazilians and internationals, and the dance floor gets sweaty by 2 AM. It’s a 10-minute taxi from Lagoa da Conceição: split the fare with your hostel mates.
A Lagoa favourite for seafood and caipirinhas, this place is famous for its happy-hour deal: R$20 gets you a drink and a plate of petiscos. The vibe is relaxed, but it’s a great spot to meet people before heading to Club 120. Try the *ostra gratinada* (grilled oysters) if you’re feeling adventurous.
Geckos organises a weekly pub crawl that hits three bars in Lagoa da Conceição, starting at their hostel bar. The R$50 ticket includes a welcome shot, VIP entry, and a free caipirinha at each stop. The crawl leaves at 10 PM sharp: don’t be late, or you’ll miss the group discount at Club 120.