3 reviewed party hostels · from €4.30/night · Hostelworld rated
Odessa’s nightlife kicks off after midnight, and the best place to start is **Arcadia Beach**. This strip of sand transforms into a open-air club once the sun sets, with beachfront bars and thundering basslines spilling onto the promenade. The hostel scene here is small but sharp: think converted 19th-century townhouses with marble staircases and dorms that feel more like boutique hotels. **Old Courtyard Hostel**, for example, sits a ten-minute walk from Deribasivska Street, the city’s main drag for pubs and late-night kebab stands. Most party hostels organise their own bar crawls, so you’ll rarely need to plan beyond showing up in the common room at 11 p.m.
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Nice social hostel with a huge common room and plenty of board and social games. A great kitchen is perfect for travellers who prefer to prepare their own food. This common area is also a nice social spot where guests can enjoy group dinners. The amazing staff is always ready to share useful tips and help the guests.
Well-located hostel, right in the heart of Odessa’s nightlife scene. There are many great bars and clubs right next door. The cosy common room is a nice social spot where you can meet other travellers. If you need help with booking the tours or transport, friendly staff is happy to help you 24/7.
Great social hostel with the brick paved courtyard, perfect for late afternoon and evening chill out. The common areas are always crowded with guests from all over the world. Enjoy a game of table tennis with your friends, or join the fun pub crawls.
Organised nights out with a local guide
An English-speaking guide leads groups through four bars and a club, starting at **Domino Bar** on Deribasivska Street. The crawl includes a welcome shot, free entry to Ibiza Beach Club, and a 20% discount on drinks at each stop. Groups are limited to 20 people, so book ahead in summer.
How Odessa's nightlife zones break down
A strip of beach clubs and open-air bars, Arkadia is where Odessa’s nightlife peaks in summer. The sand turns into dance floors after dark, and the promenade is lined with 24-hour kebab stands. Hostels here are pricier but worth it for the sea breeze and five-minute walks to the clubs.
The pedestrianised heart of the city, packed with pubs, street performers, and Soviet-era architecture. By day, it’s tourist central; by night, it’s a bar crawl route. Most hostels are within a 10-minute walk, and the street is lit until 3 a.m. in summer.
A working-class neighbourhood with cobbled streets and hidden courtyards. The bars here are cheaper and grittier: think Soviet kitsch and homemade wine. It’s a 20-minute walk from the centre, but the lack of tourists makes it feel like the real Odessa.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A two-storey beachfront club where DJs play house and techno from midnight until 8 a.m. Entry is 200 UAH on weekends, including a welcome shot. The crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers, and the dance floor spills onto the sand. Dress code is flip-flops by day, trainers by night: no heels on the beach.
A three-level club with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Black Sea. Expect commercial hits, hip-hop, and the occasional live band. Bottles of vodka start at 800 UAH, but the real action is the 3 a.m. foam party on Fridays. Cover charge is 150 UAH after 11 p.m.
A basement bar with a speakeasy vibe, serving craft cocktails for 180–250 UAH. The crowd is older: think digital nomads and expats: and the music stays low enough for conversation until midnight. Happy hour runs from 6–8 p.m. daily, with two-for-one mojitos.
A dive bar on Deribasivska Street where shots cost 40 UAH and the jukebox plays rock classics. The crowd is a mix of students and sailors, and the bartenders don’t care if you bring your own snacks. Open 24/7, but the real party starts after 2 a.m. when the nearby clubs empty out.
An underground electronic club in a former factory. The sound system is legendary, and the DJs play deep house and techno until sunrise. Entry is 250 UAH, and the dress code is all black: no phones on the dance floor. Pre-book a table if you want to sit down.
A beer garden with long wooden tables and live folk music on weekends. Pint of local craft beer costs 90 UAH, and the food: pierogi and grilled sausages: is cheap and filling. Daytime is family-friendly; after 10 p.m., it turns into a backpacker hangout.