3 reviewed party hostels · from €6.50/night · Hostelworld rated
Mumbai’s nightlife doesn’t stop when the sun sets. Head to **Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)** after dark, where rooftop bars and underground clubs spill onto the streets. It’s the closest Mumbai gets to a 24-hour party, with backpackers mixing with locals and expats over cheap cocktails and Bollywood beats.
The hostel scene here is small but lively. Places like **Happinest** and **Zostel** pack in travellers who want a bed, a beer, and a group to explore the city with. Most hostels sit in Colaba or Andheri, putting you within walking distance of the action. or at least a short rickshaw ride away. Don’t expect polished luxury; expect a buzz, a crowd, and a place to crash before doing it all again the next day.
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Nap Manor Hostel offers an ideal blend of conscious living and vibrant partying. With ample communal spaces, cultural activities, and a local touch, it creates a unique and lively party hostel experience.
Hostel Mantra is a vibrant party hostel in West Mumbai, offering an immersive and unforgettable experience. With a welcoming community of travellers, caring staff, and proximity to local nightlife, it's the perfect place to party like a local and make lasting memories.
Even though it might not be the craziest party place ever, you will enjoy it anyway! They offer different daily activities and city tours. It is a perfect place to socialise and chill. You will make many friends for sure!
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl hits 4–5 bars and clubs in Bandra and BKC, with a free shot at each stop. It starts at 8 PM and includes a local guide who knows the best spots. The crowd is mostly backpackers and young travellers, and the crawl often ends at a club like Club Sirkus. Drinks aren’t included, but the guide negotiates discounts at most venues.
A more upscale crawl with a focus on rooftop bars and craft cocktails. It visits 3–4 venues in BKC and Lower Parel, with a free welcome drink included. The group is smaller and older than the backpacker crawls, and the crawl often ends at a late-night lounge. Private crawls for groups can be arranged.
How Mumbai's nightlife zones break down
Colaba is the backpacker hub, packed with hostels, street stalls, and bars. It’s where most travellers base themselves, thanks to its proximity to the Gateway of India and Leopold Cafe. The streets are narrow and chaotic, but everything is walkable. At night, the area buzzes with rickshaws, street food vendors, and groups spilling out of hostels.
Bandra is Mumbai’s trendiest neighbourhood, with a mix of old-school charm and modern bars. It’s where locals and expats go to eat, drink, and shop. The streets around **Carter Road** and **Linking Road** are lined with cafes, boutiques, and dive bars like Toto’s Garage. It’s a 20-minute rickshaw from Colaba, but worth the trip for the food and nightlife.
BKC is Mumbai’s financial district by day, party zone by night. It’s where you’ll find rooftop bars like Hoppipola and high-end clubs. The area is modern, clean, and safe, with wide roads and plenty of taxis. It’s a 15-minute ride from Bandra, and hostels are rare here. most people come for the nightlife and leave.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A rooftop bar in BKC that’s become a backpacker favourite. Expect cheap cocktails (₹250–350), Bollywood and EDM playlists, and a crowd that spills onto the terrace by 9 PM. It’s open until 1 AM, but gets packed on Fridays. arrive early to grab a table. The vibe is casual, with travellers mixing with young professionals.
A stock-market-themed bar where drink prices fluctuate every few minutes. The cheaper the drink, the busier it gets. ₹100 beers are common during happy hour (5–7 PM). It’s in Lower Parel, a 15-minute rickshaw ride from Colaba hostels. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and office workers, and the music leans toward Bollywood and commercial hits.
A dive bar in Bandra that’s been around for decades. It’s grungy, loud, and unpretentious. exactly what you want after a day of sightseeing. Beers cost ₹180–250, and the jukebox plays everything from rock to reggae. It’s small, so it fills up fast. Open until midnight, but the party often moves to the street outside after last call.
One of Mumbai’s few proper clubs, open until 3 AM on weekends. Entry is ₹500–1,000, but it’s worth it for the sound system and international DJs. The music is mostly EDM and techno, with a younger crowd. It’s in Andheri West, a 20-minute ride from Colaba. Dress sharp. no sandals or shorts.
A Mumbai institution, famous for its appearance in *Shantaram*. It’s a cafe by day, bar by night, with cheap Kingfisher pints (₹200) and a backpacker-heavy crowd. It’s in Colaba, right next to many hostels, so it’s the default first stop for most travellers. Open until 1 AM, but the real party starts after 10 PM when the live music kicks in.
A high-end rooftop bar in the Four Seasons Hotel, but don’t let the price tag scare you off. Happy hour (6–8 PM) offers cocktails for ₹400, and the view over the city is unbeatable. It’s in Worli, a 15-minute taxi from Colaba. The crowd is older and dressier, but it’s a great spot for a classier night out if you want a break from hostel bars.