3 reviewed party hostels · from €16.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Bled punches well above its weight for such a small town. The lake and castle draw the crowds, but once the day-trippers head home, a tight-knit backpacker scene takes over the handful of bars around Cesta Svobode and the old town centre. Nights here are relaxed rather than raucous — think cold Laško beers on a terrace with a view, followed by dancing in a basement bar until the small hours. Hostel Bledec and Traveller's Haven are the social hubs, both running their own events and connecting guests with the nightly pub crawl. The scene is small, friendly, and genuinely easy to get into. Groups form fast in Bled, partly because everyone's staying within a five-minute walk of each other.
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Bled Hostel offers a lively retreat in the heart of Bled, just steps from iconic sights. This hostel is a buzzing social hub with a bar, BBQ area, and a line-up of nightly entertainment like karaoke, film nights, and dart tournaments. It's the go-to place for travellers looking to relax, party, and connect.
Castle Hostel 1004, just a stroll from Lake Bled, offers a festive retreat for adventurers. Nestled under the shadow of Bled Castle, it’s a place where travellers unwind with local beers, share tales, and saver Bled cream cake in a lively, communal setting. A perfect mix of comfort and celebration, it’s the go-to spot for party-loving explorers.
1A Adventure Hostel Lesce Bled is the ultimate party base for the thrill-seeker. Offering a lively bar with a terrace and a spacious common area, it's perfect for unwinding with a beer while mingling with fellow travellers. With daily shuttles to Lake Bled and discounts on adrenaline-pumping activities, it promises non-stop fun and adventure.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A guided night out hitting the best bars and the club in Bled, with drinking games and group challenges thrown in along the way. The crawl visits several local venues and is designed to get solo travellers and small groups mixing with each other. It's the main social event in town for backpackers on any given night.
How Bled's nightlife zones break down
The compact core around Cesta Svobode and the main square is where most backpackers spend their evenings. Bars, restaurants, and the bus stop are all within a short walk of the lake shore, and it's where the pub crawl kicks off each night.
The streets climbing toward Bled Castle are quieter but home to a few local spots favoured by residents rather than tourists. It's a short, steep walk from the lake but rewards with atmospheric surroundings and less crowded terraces.
The small settlement of Mlino sits at the south-western edge of the lake, about a 15-minute walk from the town centre along the shore path. It's a peaceful residential area with a couple of lakeside bars that are worth the stroll on a warm evening.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The closest thing Bled has to a proper backpacker bar, Pub Bled draws a mix of locals and travellers most evenings. Drinks are reasonably priced by Slovenian standards, and the atmosphere picks up significantly after 10pm at weekends.
The bar inside the Park Hotel sits right on the lake with one of the best views in town. It's a bit more polished than the average backpacker stop, but the terrace is hard to beat for a sundowner before heading somewhere louder.
A relaxed spot in the town centre that transitions from coffee shop to bar as the evening goes on. Live music nights happen occasionally, and the crowd tends to be a good mix of younger travellers and locals.
A reliable option when you want something familiar. Sports on screens, a solid beer selection, and a lively crowd on match nights. It fills up quickly when the pub crawl swings through.
Sova is a small local bar that stays open later than most in Bled. The music leans toward pop and Balkan hits, and it's a favourite last stop for backpackers after the pub crawl officially ends.
More of a traditional Slovenian inn than a party venue, but the terrace gets lively on summer evenings. A solid place to start the night with a carafe of local wine before moving on.