3 reviewed party hostels · from €4.21/night · Hostelworld rated
Phnom Penh’s nightlife doesn’t slow down when the sun sets. Head to **Street 51** in BKK1, where **Club Love** packs in backpackers and expats with cheap drinks and a sound system that shakes the floor until 4 AM. Upstairs at **Duplex**, you’ll find salsa nights and afrobeat sets before the crowd spills into the street.
The hostel scene here is small but loud. **Mad Monkey** is the obvious pick: expect beer pong tournaments, a pool that doubles as a dance floor, and a bar serving $1 buckets of rum and Coke. Most party hostels sit in **Boeung Keng Kang (BKK1)**, a 15-minute walk from the riverside, so you’re never far from the next round.
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Amazing party hostel in the heart of the city, with an awesome swimming pool and poolside bar and a Rooftop Bar with great prices. Their on-site restaurant serves delicious Asian & Western meals. Regular events, tours and parties are organised daily.
The Big Easy Phnom Penh is a cozy, social hostel with a great location in the capital of Cambodia. Whether you're traveling alone or in a group, you'll be sure to have an awesome time. Join us for happy hour every day from 4pm-7pm. Stay tuned for our upcoming bar crawls and other events!
Located in the middle of Riverside area, Onederz Phnom Penh is a popular place for travellers, is also the sister property of One Stop Hostel, you will also have access to services such as laundy, towel rental, transportation, and more!
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl visits four bars and a club, starting at **The Alley Cat** and ending at **Club Love**. The price includes a free shot at each stop, plus a welcome drink. The group meets at **Le Royal Hotel** at 8 PM, and the crawl runs every Friday and Saturday. Expect 15–20 people, mostly backpackers.
A smaller, more intimate crawl with a focus on local bars. The tour includes stops at **Heart of Darkness** and **Pontoon**, plus a free shot at each venue. The group meets at **Mad Monkey Hostel** at 9 PM, and the crawl runs every Thursday. Limited to 12 people.
How Phnom Penh's nightlife zones break down
The centre of Phnom Penh’s backpacker nightlife. **Street 51** and **Street 278** are packed with bars, clubs, and hostels, all within walking distance. The area is safe, well-lit, and full of tuk-tuk drivers who know exactly where you’re going. Most party hostels, including **Mad Monkey**, are here.
The tourist hub, where backpackers mix with expats and locals. **Sisowath Quay** runs along the Tonlé Sap river and is lined with bars, restaurants, and **Pontoon**, the floating club. The area is busy until late, but drinks are pricier here: expect to pay $3–5 for a beer.
A gritty, late-night strip where the party doesn’t stop until 6 AM. The bars here are divey and unpretentious, with cheap drinks and a local crowd. It’s not as touristy as **BKK1**, but it’s safe enough if you stick to the main drag. Tuk-tuk drivers know it as ‘Pub Street’: don’t confuse it with Siem Reap’s version.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
Phnom Penh’s answer to a backpacker club. The music leans toward EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional throwback to 2000s pop. Entry is free before midnight, but drinks jump to $3 after that. The crowd is a mix of travellers, expats, and locals: expect a sweaty, friendly atmosphere until the 4 AM close.
Start downstairs for $2 Angkor beers and bar snacks, then head upstairs for salsa or afrobeat nights. The dance floor is small but lively, and the crowd is older than at **Club Love**: think late 20s to 30s. Happy hour runs until 9 PM, and the kitchen stays open until midnight.
This hostel’s bar is the de facto pre-game spot for backpackers. Beer pong tournaments run nightly, and the poolside parties spill into the street. Drinks are cheap: $1 shots, $5 buckets: but the real draw is the crowd. Expect drinking games, new friends, and a 2 AM curfew that no one adheres to.
A Phnom Penh institution since the 1990s. The music is loud, the drinks are cheap, and the crowd is a mix of backpackers and long-term expats. The dance floor gets packed after midnight, and the outdoor area is perfect for cooling off. Entry is free, but drinks cost $2–4.
For a taste of old-world glamour, head to the **Elephant Bar** for a $10 cocktail. The crowd is older and wealthier, but the people-watching is unmatched. Happy hour runs from 4–9 PM, and the dress code is smart casual: no flip-flops or tank tops.
A floating club on the Tonlé Sap river. The music is a mix of house, techno, and hip-hop, and the dance floor is packed by 1 AM. Entry is $5 after midnight, but it’s worth it for the river views and the crowd. Boats run until 3 AM: flag one down from the riverside for a $2 ride home.
A dive bar with a punk-rock vibe. The drinks are cheap ($1.50 beers, $3 cocktails), and the jukebox is stocked with classics. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and expats, and the outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching. Happy hour runs until 8 PM.