Best Party Hostels
in Jakarta

Wonderloft Hostel Jakarta

Amazing social hostel right in the heart of colonial Jakarta and just a 4 minutes walk from the iconic cafe Batavia and Bar. Great local street food spots, bars, and coffee shops are literally a step away. A spacious common room with fun vibes is always crowded with travellers. The group activities are organized every day, like twister competition, poker night, karaoke, pool tournament, etc.

Capsule Hostel Jakarta

Amazing party hostel located in the party area, right next to the most popular 56th rooftop bar in Jakarta. The hostel features an amazing rooftop garden and terrace where you can chill, drink, and dance the night out. Happy hours deal starts when the sun goes down. Plus, the hostel offers a super tasty free breakfast, tea, coffee, and bottled water during your stay.

The Packer Lodge

The Packer Lodge in Chinatown Jakarta is a top-notch hostel for party enthusiasts. With its prime location, it offers easy access to the nightlife, and vibrant rooftop experiences. The friendly staff provide excellent travel tips and assistance. The hostel also organises a delightful Food Tour program. Additionally, the hostel's amenities, including cold beer, a gym, communal garden, big TV, and a smoking area, make it an ideal choice for party goers.

Jalan Jaksa

A single street in **Menteng** that packs in backpacker bars, budget guesthouses, and street food stalls. By day, it’s quiet, but by night, it turns into Jakarta’s liveliest backpacker hub. The bars here are cheap and rowdy, and it’s the best place to meet other travellers. Just a 10-minute walk from **Gambir Station**.

SCBD (Sudirman Central Business District)

Jakarta’s financial heart, but also home to high-end clubs and rooftop bars. The area is modern, safe, and well-lit, with venues like **Dragonfly** and **Loewy**. It’s pricier than Jalan Jaksa, but the crowd is a mix of expats and affluent locals. Best reached by taxi or Gojek.

Kemang

A trendy neighbourhood in **South Jakarta** with a mix of cafes, bars, and clubs. It’s more spread out than Jalan Jaksa, but has a cooler, artsy vibe. **Immigrant** and **Die Stube** are popular spots, and the area is popular with expats and digital nomads. Takes 20–30 minutes by taxi from central Jakarta.

This pub crawl runs every **Friday and Saturday** and hits four bars and a club. Expect free shots, drink discounts, and a crowd of backpackers and expats. It starts at **The Beer Brotherhood** on Jalan Jaksa around 9 PM, then moves to clubs like **Dragonfly** or **Immigrant**. Entry usually includes a free welcome drink and a shot at each stop.

One of Jakarta’s most famous clubs, Dragonfly is a two-level venue with EDM, hip-hop, and reggaeton. The crowd is a mix of locals and foreigners, and it gets packed after midnight. Entry is **£5–8** with a drink included. Dress sharp. no sandals or shorts.

A backpacker favourite on Jalan Jaksa, this bar has cheap beer (£1.50 for a large Bintang), pool tables, and a lively happy hour from **5–8 PM**. The crowd is mostly travellers, and it’s a good spot to meet people before heading to a club. Open until 2 AM.

A rooftop bar and club in the **Kemang** neighbourhood, Immigrant has a more upscale vibe but still attracts a young crowd. Cocktails cost **£4–6**, and the music ranges from house to R&B. The rooftop area is great for views of the city, but the club downstairs gets busy after 11 PM.

A nightlife complex in **South Jakarta**, Blok M has several bars and clubs in one place. **Stadium** is the main club here, playing EDM and techno, while smaller bars offer live music or karaoke. Entry to clubs is usually **£3–5**, and it’s a good spot if you want options without moving far.

Not a party spot, but a historic bar in **Fatahillah Square** with live jazz or acoustic sets. Cocktails are **£5–7**, and the colonial-era building makes it a good place for a quieter night. Open until midnight, but the crowd thins out after 10 PM.