3 reviewed party hostels · from €7.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Varna’s nightlife runs on two fuels: Black Sea beach bars and student-powered pub crawls. Head to **Cuban Bar** on the sands after midnight, where a Bulgarian rock band keeps the crowd moving until 4 AM. The hostel scene is small but social. **Yo-Ho-Hostel** sits five minutes from the Sea Garden, packing its common room with backpackers every evening. Most hostels cluster around **Slivnitsa Boulevard**, a straight 15-minute walk from the beach clubs. Expect cheap beds, cheaper beer, and a crowd that’s half Bulgarian students, half travelling Europeans.
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Nomado is a vibrant social hostel, great for bikers, backpackers, and digital nomads. The nice outdoor common area is always crowded with other guests. The hostel offers free breakfast for all the guests. If you prefer to prepare your own food, well-equipped kitchen is available, with free tea.
Crazy party hostel with a beautiful garden, perfect for chilling and meeting other travellers. Cool common areas with good vibes and plenty of social games. Don’t miss a beer pong tournament, BBQ evenings and super tasty group dinners. The on-site bar is perfect for parties and karaoke nights.
Fun party hostel with friendly staff and tons of fun activities for guests to mingle. Live music performances, movie marathons, and quiz tournaments are some of the cool social activities you can take part. Indoor and outdoor common areas are cosy and nice for chill and hang out. Walking distance away from a waterfront area, where local bars, pubs, and clubs are located.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A weekly crawl that visits four bars and ends at a club. Free shots at every stop, plus drink discounts. The crowd is a mix of backpackers, students, and locals. Starts at 9 PM outside **Yo-Ho-Hostel** and runs every Friday and Saturday.
How Varna's nightlife zones break down
A long strip of parkland between the city and the beach. Home to **Cuban Bar** and **Sea Terrace**, it’s where backpackers and locals mix. The area is safe, well-lit, and a 10-minute walk from the hostel district.
The hostel hub. **Yo-Ho-Hostel** and half a dozen others sit on this busy street. Cheap eats, 24-hour shops, and a 15-minute walk to the beach. Trams run along it until midnight.
The main drag for students. Pubs like **The Red Square** and late-night kebab shops line the street. It’s a 20-minute walk from the Sea Garden, or take tram 1 for 1.50 BGN (70p).
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A beachfront bar where the party starts at midnight. Live bands play UK and US rock until 4 AM, and the crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers. Drinks cost 5–7 BGN (£2.30–£3.20). Get there early in summer: it’s standing room only by 1 AM.
A three-floor club with a rooftop terrace. Student nights on Thursdays offer 2-for-1 cocktails until midnight. Expect pop and chart hits, with a crowd that skews younger. Entry is free before 11 PM; after that, it’s 10 BGN (£4.50).
Daytime beach bar, nighttime open-air club. DJs play house and techno from 10 PM, and the dance floor is sand. Drinks cost 8–12 BGN (£3.60–£5.50). Open June to September only.
A Russian-style pub with vodka flights and live folk music. The crowd is mostly Bulgarian students. Happy hour runs 6–8 PM; a pint of local beer costs 3 BGN (£1.40). Open until 2 AM.
Varna’s biggest mainstream club. Three rooms play pop, R&B, and Bulgarian turbo-folk. Entry is 10 BGN (£4.50) and includes a free shot. Gets packed after midnight: dress to impress.
A chilled rooftop bar with sea views. Cocktails cost 10 BGN (£4.50), and the vibe is relaxed until 11 PM, when the DJ starts. Open until 3 AM, but the best seats go early.
A weekly crawl that hits four bars and ends at a club. Starts at 9 PM outside **Yo-Ho-Hostel**. Includes free shots, drink discounts, and a mix of locals and travellers. Runs every Friday and Saturday.