5 reviewed party hostels · from âŹ7.05/night · Hostelworld rated
Ao Nangâs nightlife doesnât kick off until after midnight, and if you want to be in the thick of it, youâll find yourself on Ao Nang Beach Road. This strip is packed with bars spilling onto the sand, where buckets of cocktail go for 250 THB and fire dancers perform until 2 AM. The hostel scene here is small but loud. think beachfront pools, in-house bars, and pub crawls that start before sunset.
Nomads Ao Nang sets the pace with its hotel-style rooms and a backpacker crowd that doesnât quit. Just down the road, Balcony Party Hostel drops you right on the beach with a rooftop bar that fills up by 10 PM. Most hostels are within a 10-minute walk of the main drag, so youâre never far from the next shot or sunset viewpoint.
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A good party hostel close to all the night action, a fun place with a pool, daily events like Pub Crawls, Pool Parties (even at Blanco Hideout), Boat Parties and Pub Quiz nights, activities like kayak tours, jungle walks... and a lot more!
A loud, fun and friendly beachfront hostel, home to the best party in town. Offering free BBQ, welcome shots, crazy bar activities, unique rooftop club bar and daily pub crawl. Running also various day tours in conjunction with other hostels ensuring meeting more amazing people.
Base Ao Nang Beachfront, positioned directly on Ao Nang's vibrant beach, is the epicentre of Thailand's party scene, offering ocean view rooms, relentless pool parties, unique tours, and a full bar. It's the ultimate haven for relentless party-goers.
With an amazing pool area, private beach, and stunning mountain views, Blanco Hideout Railay hostel is a dream of every traveller. The hostel features a restaurant and two vibrant bars where you can grab a cold beer or your favourite cocktail. And for the wildest ones, there is a boat party twice a week, regular pub crawls, and pool party on Sundays.
Stay in the epicentre of the Krabiâs party scene. There are plenty of bars, pubs, and nightclubs just a step away. Common areas are great spots to chill with other backpackers. And when the sun goes down, the atmosphere is getting hot in the buzzing on-site bar.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A weekly event that visits four bars on Ao Nang Beach Road, including Slinky Bar and Tiger Bar. The crawl starts at 8 PM outside Nomads Ao Nang and includes free shots, a bar tab, and a group of 20â30 backpackers. Tickets are 400 THB and can be bought at any hostel or online via GetYourGuide.
How Krabi's nightlife zones break down
The main strip for nightlife in Krabi. Bars, hostels, and street food stalls line the road, with the beach on one side and limestone cliffs on the other. Most pub crawls start here, and the party spills onto the sand after midnight. Itâs touristy, but itâs where youâll meet the most people.
Only reachable by boat, Railay feels like a secret paradise. The nightlife is low-key but fun. think beach bars, reggae vibes, and cliffside clubs. Blanco Hideout is the main draw, but the whole beach comes alive after dark. Stay overnight if you can; the last boat back to Ao Nang leaves at 1 AM.
A quieter alternative to Ao Nang, about 20 minutes north by tuk-tuk. The beach is cleaner, and the bars are more relaxed. Itâs where locals go to escape the crowds, but there are still a few hostels and beachfront parties. The Slumber Pool Party happens here every Sunday.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This isnât just a pool party. itâs a full-day event. Starts at 2 PM with DJs, fire shows, and unlimited drinks for 800 THB. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and Thai twenty-somethings, and the vibe stays electric until sunset. Get there early if you want a sunbed; they sell out by 3 PM.
A backpacker institution on Ao Nang Beach Road. Happy hour runs from 6â9 PM, with beers for 60 THB and buckets for 180 THB. The bar staff remember your name by the second round, and the dance floor fills up by 11 PM. Live fire shows start at 9:30 PM most nights.
Tucked behind Ao Nang Landmark Night Market, Tiger Bar is where pub crawls end up. The crowd is rowdy, the drinks are strong, and the bar tab system means you can run up a bill without realising. Open until 3 AM, but the best time to go is after midnight when the pub crawl crowd arrives.
A rooftop bar with views over Ao Nang Beach. Cocktails cost 180 THB, but the happy hour (5â7 PM) knocks them down to 120 THB. The crowd is older than the beach bars, and the music leans toward house and chill-out. Great for sunset, but it gets busy. arrive by 6 PM for a seat.
Accessible only by boat, Blanco Hideout is a beachfront club carved into a limestone cliff. Entry is 200 THB, which includes a free drink. The music is tech-house, and the crowd is a mix of climbers and partygoers. Boats from Ao Nang run until midnight, but the last one back leaves at 1 AM.
Starts at Nomads Hostel at 8 PM every Thursday and Saturday. The crawl visits four bars, including Slinky and Tiger, with free shots and a bar tab system. Tickets cost 400 THB and include a free t-shirt. The group is usually 20â30 people, mostly solo travellers.
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