3 reviewed party hostels · from €9.76/night · Hostelworld rated
San Pedro de Atacama isn’t your typical party town, but that’s part of its charm. The nightlife here revolves around backpacker hostels, bonfires, and a handful of bars where travellers gather after exploring the desert. The main strip, **Calle Caracoles**, is where most of the action happens: think reggae bars, cheap pisco sours, and impromptu guitar sessions. Hostels like **Backpackers San Pedro** and **Sol Atacama** keep the vibe alive with barbecue nights and group tours, making it easy to meet people even if you’re not into clubbing. The town is tiny, so everything is within a 15-minute walk, but the real fun starts when the stars come out and the desert chill sets in.
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Friendly and social hostel with sculptured walls and native art-style paintings. Huge outdoor terrace with hammocks and ‘chill cave’ are favourite social spots of the guests. The hostel features a great on-site bar where you can chat with other travellers while enjoying your favourite drink. Free healthy breakfast included.
Nice social hostel with cool vibes and amazing interior. You can chill with other travellers in common outdoor area, play UNO or other social games. Every Friday they organize fun BBQ events, with great local food and drinks. They also offer daily tours and free tasty breakfast.
A great place to meet with other backpackers, you can spend time hanging out on the outdoor patio, enjoy de hammocks or a bonfire during cold nights.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl hits 4–5 bars, starting at **Bar Coyote** and ending at **Tierra Bar**. It includes free shots at each stop, a welcome drink, and discounts on cocktails. The group is usually a mix of backpackers and tour groups, and the guides keep the energy high with drinking games. Starts at 10 pm sharp at **Plaza de San Pedro**.
How San Pedro De Atacama's nightlife zones break down
The main street in San Pedro, **Calle Caracoles** is where you’ll find most of the town’s bars, tour agencies, and souvenir shops. It’s lively in the evenings, with street performers and food stalls selling empanadas. Stay here if you want to be in the thick of the action, but expect noise until late.
The town’s central square is a quiet spot during the day but comes alive at night with pub crawls and street vendors. It’s a 5-minute walk from **Calle Caracoles** and surrounded by budget hostels and cafés. The area feels safe and is well-lit, making it ideal for solo travellers.
A side street off **Calle Caracoles**, **Toconao** is home to some of the town’s best dive bars and local eateries. It’s cheaper than the main drag, with hostels like **Sol Atacama** offering dorms for under 10,000 CLP (£9). The vibe is more local, and you’ll find fewer tourists here.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The go-to spot for backpackers looking to start the night early. Bar Coyote serves cheap pisco sours (2,500 CLP / £2.20) and has a pool table where games often turn into mini-tournaments. The crowd is a mix of Chileans and travellers, and the reggae playlist keeps the energy relaxed. Gets busy after 10 pm, so arrive early for a seat.
A no-frills dive bar with a local feel. The beers are cold, the music is loud, and the walls are covered in traveller graffiti. Expect to pay 3,000 CLP (£2.70) for a pint of local lager. La Estaka doesn’t do food, but it’s a great place to meet people for a bar crawl or late-night desert adventure. Open until 2 am most nights.
The town’s only organised pub crawl visits 4–5 bars, including **Bar Coyote** and **La Estaka**, with free shots and drink discounts at each stop. The crawl starts at 10 pm and includes a mix of backpackers and tour groups. Tickets cost 10,000 CLP (£9) and can be bought at most hostels or on the night.
A bohemian café by day, Mama Tierra transforms into a live music venue by night. The crowd is a bit older than at the backpacker bars, and the music leans toward folk and Latin fusion. Entry is free, but drinks cost 4,000 CLP (£3.50) for a cocktail. Open until midnight.
The closest thing San Pedro has to a club, Tierra Bar plays electronic and Latin pop until 2 am. The dance floor is small but packed on weekends, and the crowd is a mix of travellers and Chilean tourists. Entry is free before midnight, 5,000 CLP (£4.50) after. Drinks start at 3,500 CLP (£3).
Not a bar, but this hostel’s nightly bonfires and barbecues are legendary. They set up a fire pit in the courtyard, grill local sausages, and pass around cheap wine. It’s free for guests and 5,000 CLP (£4.50) for outsiders. Starts around 9 pm and goes until the fire dies down.