Best Party Hostels
in Cusco

Wild Rover Hostel Cusco

Cusco’s nightlife kicks off late and keeps going until sunrise. Wild Rover Hostel Cusco is in San Blas, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover Cusco on Calle Plateros 316. This hostel-bar hybrid is the loudest spot in town. Loki Cusco on Calle Cuichipunco 216 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €8 a night and rated 9.5. A 9.5 rating is consistently high for Cusco, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Kokopelli Hostel Cusco

Cusco’s nightlife kicks off late and keeps going until sunrise. Kokopelli Hostel Cusco is in San Blas, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover Cusco on Calle Plateros 316. This hostel-bar hybrid is the loudest spot in town. Loki Cusco on Calle Cuichipunco 216 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €11 a night and rated 9.8. The 9.8 rating puts Kokopelli Hostel Cusco among the best-reviewed hostels in Cusco.

Pariwana Hostel Cusco

Cusco’s nightlife kicks off late and keeps going until sunrise. Pariwana Hostel Cusco is in San Blas, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Wild Rover Cusco on Calle Plateros 316. This hostel-bar hybrid is the loudest spot in town. Loki Cusco on Calle Cuichipunco 216 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €8 a night and rated 9.6. A 9.6 rating is consistently high for Cusco, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Loki Cusco

Loki Cusco is a fantastic party hostel that delivers on its promise of making travels easy, fun, and social. With a vibrant atmosphere, organised events, and a central bar as the ultimate meeting point, it's the perfect place to meet fellow travellers, enjoy themed parties, and experience the signature drink, bloodbombs.

San Blas

Perched on a hill above Plaza de Armas, San Blas is Cusco’s artsy quarter. The cobbled streets are lined with galleries, boutique shops, and cafés. At night, the area buzzes with backpackers hopping between bars like Limbus and The Muse. It’s a 10-minute walk uphill from the main square, so wear comfy shoes: taxis back cost 5 PEN.

Plaza de Armas

The heart of Cusco, surrounded by colonial architecture and churches. By day, it’s a tourist hub with street vendors and cathedrals. By night, the square transforms into a party zone, with bars spilling onto balconies. Calle Plateros and Portal de Carnes are the main drags for clubs like Mama Africa. Stay here if you want to be in the centre of the action.

Wanchaq

A local neighbourhood just east of the centre, Wanchaq is where Cusco residents go to unwind. It’s quieter than San Blas or Plaza de Armas, with cheaper bars and fewer tourists. Check out El Sabor de mi Tierra for live folk music or La Chupitería for craft beer. It’s a 15-minute walk from Plaza de Armas or a 5 PEN taxi ride.

This hostel-bar hybrid is the loudest spot in town. The courtyard turns into a dayclub by 3 PM, with beer pong and cheap cocktails. At night, the party moves inside, where DJs play reggaeton and EDM until 4 AM. The crowd is mostly backpackers, and the vibe is rowdy: expect drinking games and shots handed out by staff. Entry is free for guests; non-guests pay 20 PEN after 10 PM.

The biggest club in Cusco, spread over three floors. The music switches between reggaeton, salsa, and electronic, so there’s a spread of options across genres. Entry is 30 PEN and includes a drink. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and it gets packed after 1 AM. Dress sharp: bouncers turn away flip-flops and vests. Cover charge jumps to 50 PEN on weekends.

A backpacker institution, Ukuku’s is a two-floor club with a rock-heavy playlist. The ground floor is a bar with pool tables and cheap drinks, while the upstairs dance floor plays everything from punk to Latin hits. Entry is 20 PEN, and it’s open until 5 AM. The crowd is friendly, and it’s less touristy than Mama Africa. Happy hour runs until midnight.

The go-to spot for happy hour, with 2-for-1 cocktails from 6–9 PM. It’s a cosy pub with wooden booths and a pool table, filling up with backpackers by 8 PM. The crowd thins out by midnight as people move on to clubs. Try the ‘Paddy’s Punch’: it’s strong and cheap at 25 PEN. No cover charge, but arrive early for a seat.

A rooftop bar with views over Plaza de Armas. It’s a chilled spot for pre-drinks, with bean bags and fire pits. Cocktails cost 25–35 PEN, and the happy hour (5–7 PM) offers 20% off. The crowd is a mix of travellers and digital nomads. It closes at midnight, so head elsewhere for late-night dancing.

A smaller hostel bar with a loyal following. The happy hour (7–9 PM) serves 10 PEN beers and 15 PEN shots. The bar stays open until 2 AM, with a mix of reggaeton and pop. It’s less chaotic than Wild Rover or Loki, making it a good spot to meet people without the pressure. Free popcorn all night.