Best Party Hostels
in Sao Paulo

O de Casa Hostel Bar

Sao Paulo doesn’t just party: it rewrites the rules. O de Casa Hostel Bar is in Vila Madalena, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Supra on Rua Mourato Coelho, 838, Vila Madalena. This bar is the starting point for most pub crawls in Vila Madalena. Empanadas Bar on Rua Wisard, 498, Vila Madalena is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €13 a night and rated 9.4. A 9.4 rating is consistently high for Sao Paulo, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Matianellu SP

Sao Paulo doesn’t just party: it rewrites the rules. Matianellu SP is in Vila Madalena, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Supra on Rua Mourato Coelho, 838, Vila Madalena. This bar is the starting point for most pub crawls in Vila Madalena. Empanadas Bar on Rua Wisard, 498, Vila Madalena is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €16 a night and rated 9.3. A 9.3 rating is consistently high for Sao Paulo, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Garoa Hostel

Sao Paulo doesn’t just party: it rewrites the rules. Garoa Hostel is in Vila Madalena, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Supra on Rua Mourato Coelho, 838, Vila Madalena. This bar is the starting point for most pub crawls in Vila Madalena. Empanadas Bar on Rua Wisard, 498, Vila Madalena is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €14 a night and rated 6.4. The 6.4 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€14) as the main argument.

Vila Rock Hostel

Sao Paulo doesn’t just party: it rewrites the rules. Vila Rock Hostel is in Vila Madalena, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Supra on Rua Mourato Coelho, 838, Vila Madalena. This bar is the starting point for most pub crawls in Vila Madalena. Empanadas Bar on Rua Wisard, 498, Vila Madalena is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €14 a night and rated 9.2. At 9.2, it's near the top of Sao Paulo's hostel field without being the standout leader.

Vila Madalena

The heart of Sao Paulo’s backpacker scene, Vila Madalena is a maze of street art, bars, and hostels. Rua Wisard and Rua Mourato Coelho are the main drags, lined with places like Empanadas Bar and Supra. During the day, it’s quieter, with galleries and cafes to explore. At night, the streets fill with revellers spilling out of bars.

Jardins

A more upscale neighbourhood, Jardins is where you’ll find boutique hostels and high-end clubs like The Week. The streets are cleaner, the crowds are dressed up, and the bars are pricier. It’s still walkable, but you’ll want to Uber between venues. Avenida Oscar Freire is the main shopping street, with designer stores and cafes.

República

Close to the city centre, República is a mix of budget hostels and historic buildings. It’s cheaper than Vila Madalena but feels grittier, especially at night. During the day, it’s a good base for exploring landmarks like the Municipal Theatre. At night, stick to well-lit streets and avoid walking alone.

This bar is the starting point for most pub crawls in Vila Madalena. Expect an hour of free beer and cocktails when you arrive, followed by drinking games and a crowd of backpackers. By 11 PM, the place is packed, and the music shifts from samba to electronic. A caipirinha here costs £3.50, and the energy is infectious.

A dive bar with a cult following, Empanadas Bar is where locals and travellers mix over cheap beer and, unsurprisingly, empanadas. The crowd is a mix of artists, students, and backpackers, and the music ranges from rock to Brazilian funk. It’s small, so arrive early to grab a table. A pint of beer costs £2.50.

Housed in a former bank, The Week is one of Sao Paulo’s most famous clubs. The main room features international DJs, while the outdoor area has a pool and daybeds. Dress to impress: door staff can be selective. Entry is £12-15, but many pub crawls include it for free. The music is mostly electronic, and the crowd is a mix of locals and tourists.

A no-frills boteco (Brazilian pub) that’s been around for decades. The beer is ice-cold, the pastel (fried snack) is crispy, and the crowd is a mix of old-timers and backpackers. It’s cash-only and closes early by Sao Paulo standards: around 1 AM. A large beer costs £2, and the vibe is as authentic as it gets.

One of the best electronic music venues in Latin America, D-Edge is a must for techno and house fans. The sound system is impeccable, and the crowd is serious about their music. It’s a bit further out, near Barra Funda, but worth the trip. Entry is £10-15, and the club doesn’t get busy until after 1 AM.

A rooftop bar with a view over Avenida Paulista, Aloca is well suited to pre-drinks or a chilled night out. The cocktails are £6-8, and the crowd is a mix of backpackers and young professionals. It’s open-air, so it’s a great spot for people-watching. Happy hour runs from 5-7 PM, with 2-for-1 cocktails.