Best Party Hostels
in Kuala Lumpur

Penthouse on 34-The Highest Hostel in Kuala Lumpur

Designed to be an amazing co-living space, it includes an incredible rooftop terrace and garden, Penthouse on 34-The Highest Hostel in Kuala Lumpur. Deluxe installations that includes an art boutique. Get the chance to enjoy the sunrises views from the rooftop infinity pool.

Chinatown Hostel by Mingle

Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife doesn’t shut down when the sun sets: it just moves to the streets and rooftops around Jalan P. Chinatown Hostel by Mingle is in Bukit Bintang, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Dorms KL Pub Crawl on Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang. Starts at the hostel’s common room with free shots, then hits three bars and a club. Zouk Club on 113 Jalan Ampang, TREC KL is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €11 a night and rated 9.1. At 9.1, it's near the top of Kuala Lumpur's hostel field without being the standout leader.

La Vista @ Regalia Residence

The Regalia building is a residential skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, and La Vista occupies a portion of it. The rooftop infinity pool is a genuine feature, city views, not a marketing phrase, and at €10 a night it's a cheap way to access something that typically costs four times as much. Rated 7.7, which places it below the top party hostels in the city but above the standard backpacker floor. Changkat Bukit Bintang, the bar strip with outdoor seating and happy hours, is a short ride from the Bukit Bintang neighbourhood. Zouk Club is the main club option if you want a proper night out from this part of the city.

Bukit Bintang

The nightlife core, packed with bars, clubs, and street-food stalls. **Jalan Alor** runs through the middle, offering grilled seafood and satay until 03:00. Hostels like **Dorms KL** and **OHANA** are here, so you’re never far from the action. Pavements are narrow, and motorbikes weave through crowds: watch your step.

Changkat Bukit Bintang

A single street lined with bars and clubs, all with outdoor seating. It’s touristy but fun, with happy hours and live music most nights. **Pisco Bar** and **The Beer Factory** are here, along with 24-hour mamak stalls for late-night roti canai.

Chinatown

Cheaper hostels and louder streets. **Petaling Street Market** runs until 02:00, selling everything from fake watches to durian. **Revopackers** is above the market, so expect noise: but also some of the lowest dorm prices in the city.

Starts at the hostel’s common room with free shots, then hits three bars and a club. The crawl includes a beer tower at **The Beer Factory**, a rooftop stop at **PS150**, and ends at **Zouk Club** with a free entry wristband. Crowd is mostly backpackers and digital nomads, so it’s easy to make friends. Runs every Thursday to Saturday, kicking off at 20:30.

Three floors of music: EDM, hip-hop, and live DJs. Entry is RM50 on weekends, which includes one drink. The crowd is a mix of locals and tourists, and it gets packed after midnight. Dress code is smart casual; no sandals or tank tops. Pre-drink at your hostel to save on overpriced cocktails.

Speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door on Jalan Sultan Ismail. Cocktails are RM35–45, but happy hour (17:00–20:00) drops them to RM25. The vibe is intimate, with vintage decor and jazz or funk playing. Get there early: it fills up by 21:00 and turns away walk-ins.

Microbrewery with 12 taps of craft beer, including their own IPAs and stouts. Pints are RM28–35, but the RM50 beer tower is the best deal for groups. Food is solid: try the pork knuckle or loaded fries. Outdoor seating spills onto the street, so it’s loud and lively. Open until 02:00.

Peruvian-themed bar with pisco sours for RM30. The crowd is a mix of expats and backpackers, and the music leans toward Latin and reggaeton. Happy hour runs from 18:00–21:00, with 2-for-1 cocktails. It’s small, so grab a seat early or stand near the bar for the best people-watching.

A strip of clubs and bars along Jalan Tun Razak, all with different themes. **The Social** does hip-hop, **Live House** has live bands, and **Apartment** is a rooftop bar with city views. Entry is RM30–50, depending on the night. It’s a 10-minute walk from **Zouk Club**, so you can bar-hop without needing transport.