Best Party Hostels
in Beijing

The Great Wall Box House

The Great Wall Box House is a unique hostel nestled in the charming village of Gubeikou, just outside Beijing. With its 100-year-old Si-He-Yuan house and a section of the Great Wall as its east-side wall, this countryside retreat offers an unforgettable experience. The hostel organises daily tea parties and thrilling hikes on the Great Wall, making it a fantastic choice for party enthusiasts seeking adventure. Don't miss out on their diverse Great Wall tour options!

Peking International Youth Hostel

Beijing's nightlife doesn't scream and shout the way Bangkok or Seoul does, but dig a little and you'll find a scene worth staying up for. Peking International Youth Hostel is in Sanlitun and Gongti (Chaoyang), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Destination on Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang. One of Beijing's longest-running and most popular gay-friendly clubs, Destination draws a mixed crowd of locals and travellers to its dance floors in the Gongti area. The Great Leap Brewing (Dongcheng) on Doujiao Hutong, Dongcheng is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €21 a night and rated 8.7. The 8.7 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

P.Loft Youth Hostel

Beijing's nightlife doesn't scream and shout the way Bangkok or Seoul does, but dig a little and you'll find a scene worth staying up for. P.Loft Youth Hostel is in Sanlitun and Gongti (Chaoyang), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Destination on Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang. One of Beijing's longest-running and most popular gay-friendly clubs, Destination draws a mixed crowd of locals and travellers to its dance floors in the Gongti area. The Great Leap Brewing (Dongcheng) on Doujiao Hutong, Dongcheng is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €11 a night and rated 7.6. The 7.6 score is low, but at €11 a night it's priced to account for the trade-offs.

Sanlitun and Gongti (Chaoyang)

Sanlitun is Beijing's main expat and nightlife corridor, centred on Sanlitun Lu and the surrounding blocks in Chaoyang district. The Workers' Stadium (Gongti) sits a short walk south and is home to several of the city's larger clubs, which operate well past 2am. This area is pricier for accommodation but puts you closest to the action.

Gulou and Nanluoguxiang (Dongcheng)

The area around the Drum Tower (Gulou) and the hutong lane of Nanluoguxiang offers a completely different feel: narrow alleyways, courtyard bars, and a younger, artsy crowd. Nanluoguxiang itself runs about 800 metres and is lined with independent cafes, bars, and street food stalls. Most hostels in this area are housed in renovated traditional courtyard buildings.

Qianmen and Wangfujing

Sitting just south of Tiananmen Square, Qianmen is a restored pedestrian street that connects old Beijing to the modern centre. Wangfujing, a few blocks northeast, is one of Beijing's main shopping streets and is well connected by subway. The area is more tourist-facing than Gulou but is convenient for first-timers wanting easy access to major sights.

One of Beijing's longest-running and most popular gay-friendly clubs, Destination draws a mixed crowd of locals and travellers to its dance floors in the Gongti area. House and electronic music dominate, and the place runs until the early hours. Entry is usually free before midnight, with drinks starting around ¥40.

A craft beer pioneer in Beijing, Great Leap operates out of a converted hutong courtyard near Nanluoguxiang. The atmosphere is relaxed and social, making it a solid first stop before heading further out. Pints of their house beers run around ¥50–¥70, and the food is worth ordering too.

A rooftop bar and restaurant perched above the Sanlitun area with good views over the Chaoyang skyline. It draws a well-dressed crowd and leans more cocktail bar than club, but the outdoor terrace gets lively on weekends. Cocktails average around ¥80–¥100.

A reliable live music venue in the Gongti area that hosts indie, punk, and rock acts most weekends. The room is small and gets packed quickly, which gives it a proper gig feel rather than a sterile concert-hall vibe. Beers are affordable at around ¥30–¥40, and entry varies by event, usually ¥50–¥100.

A tucked-away bar in a Gulou hutong that typifies the quieter side of Beijing nightlife. Low lighting, good music, and an easygoing crowd make it a favourite among long-term expats. It's the kind of place you stay longer than planned.

One of the larger clubs operating near the Workers' Stadium, Spark pulls in big DJ bookings and runs late into the morning. The production values are high by Beijing standards, with proper lighting rigs and a serious sound system. Expect entry fees of around ¥100–¥150 on event nights.