Best Party Hostels
in Yangon

BaobaBed Hostel Chinatown

Yangon's nightlife centres on 19th Street in Chinatown, where plastic stools spill onto the pavement by 7pm and Myanmar Beer appears from ice buckets as the grills start hissing. BaobaBed Hostel Chinatown sits in this district, a 15-minute walk from the full length of 19th Street. Jockey Club on 19th Street runs two floors with cheap beer and a pool table, the practical starting point before the street takes over. No price or rating in current data, but the Chinatown location does the heavy lifting.

Scott 31stStreet

Yangon’s nightlife centres on 19th Street in Chinatown. Scott 31stStreet is in Chinatown, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Jockey Club on 19th Street, Chinatown. A two-storey bar on 19th Street with cheap beer and a pool table. Club Pioneer on Mahabandoola Road, Downtown is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €7 a night. No rating available in current data.

Chinatown

Centred on 19th Street, Chinatown is the heart of Yangon’s nightlife. The streets are packed with grills, beer stations, and bars, and the atmosphere is loud and lively. It’s also the cheapest place to drink, with large beers costing under £1. Most party hostels are within a 10-minute walk.

Downtown

Downtown Yangon is where you’ll find upscale bars, rooftop lounges, and colonial-era hotels. The area is more spread out than Chinatown, so you’ll need to take taxis between venues. It’s quieter on weeknights but comes alive on weekends with live music and pub crawls.

Bahan Township

Home to Shwedagon Pagoda and Inya Lake, Bahan is quieter but has a few hidden gems. The bars here are more local, with fewer tourists. It’s a good place to escape the chaos of Chinatown but still grab a drink with a view. Taxis are the best way to get around.

A two-storey bar on 19th Street with cheap beer and a pool table. The crowd is mostly backpackers and expats, and the music leans toward rock and hip-hop. Happy hour runs until 8 p.m., with large Myanmar Beers for 1,200 kyat. Upstairs fills up first, so get there early if you want a seat.

Yangon’s closest thing to a nightclub, with a small dance floor and karaoke rooms. Entry is free before 10 p.m., then 3,000 kyat after. The music is a mix of EDM and Burmese pop, and the crowd is young and local. Drinks are pricier than on 19th Street: expect 3,000 kyat for a cocktail.

A sports bar with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., serving 5,000 kyat gin and tonics. Big screens show Premier League football, and the crowd is a mix of travellers and expats. The kitchen does decent burgers and fries if you need to soak up the alcohol. Open until midnight.

A colonial-era bar inside The Strand Hotel, with live jazz on weekends. Cocktails cost 12,000 kyat, but the atmosphere is worth it: think leather armchairs and ceiling fans. Dress smartly; the door staff can be strict. Open until 11 p.m.

A rooftop bar with views of Shwedagon Pagoda lit up at night. Happy hour runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with 5,000 kyat cocktails. The crowd is older and more relaxed, so it’s a good spot for a quieter drink. Open until 11 p.m.

A no-frills beer station on 19th Street, serving large Myanmar Beers for 1,500 kyat. The crowd is mostly locals, and the vibe is casual: expect plastic stools and loud music. Open until midnight, it’s a good place to start the night before moving on.