Best Party Hostels
in Stockholm

City Backpackers Hostel

Stockholm’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. City Backpackers Hostel is in Gamla Stan, which puts it at the start of that circuit. City Backpackers Hostel Bar on Upplandsgatan 2A, Norrmalm. This hostel bar is where most nights start. The Flying Dog on Folkungagatan 48, Södermalm is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €16 a night and rated 9.2. At 9.2, it's near the top of Stockholm's hostel field without being the standout leader.

Generator Stockholm

Stockholm’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. Generator Stockholm is in Gamla Stan, which puts it at the start of that circuit. City Backpackers Hostel Bar on Upplandsgatan 2A, Norrmalm. This hostel bar is where most nights start. The Flying Dog on Folkungagatan 48, Södermalm is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €19 a night and rated 8.2. Rated 8.2, which is adequate. Not the city's best, but not the worst either.

Castanea Old Town Hostel

Stockholm’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. Castanea Old Town Hostel is in Gamla Stan, which puts it at the start of that circuit. City Backpackers Hostel Bar on Upplandsgatan 2A, Norrmalm. This hostel bar is where most nights start. The Flying Dog on Folkungagatan 48, Södermalm is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €22 a night and rated 9.5. A 9.5 rating is consistently high for Stockholm, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

IYHF Youth Hostel Zinkensdamm

At €24 a night and rated 9.1, IYHF Youth Hostel Zinkensdamm has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Stockholm. City Backpackers Hostel Bar on Upplandsgatan 2A, Norrmalm. This hostel bar is where most nights start. The Flying Dog on Folkungagatan 48, Södermalm is the fallback option if the first place is packed. Stockholm’s old town is all cobblestone streets and pastel buildings, with ferries to Djurgården two minutes away.

Red Boat Mälaren

Stockholm’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. Red Boat Mälaren is in Gamla Stan, which puts it at the start of that circuit. City Backpackers Hostel Bar on Upplandsgatan 2A, Norrmalm. This hostel bar is where most nights start. The Flying Dog on Folkungagatan 48, Södermalm is the fallback option if the first place is packed. A 9.3 rating is consistently high for Stockholm, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Gamla Stan

Stockholm’s old town is all cobblestone streets and pastel buildings, with ferries to Djurgården two minutes away. Hostels here put you close to the action, but it’s quieter at night than Södermalm. The area is packed with tourists during the day, so head to Västerlånggatan for souvenir shops and cafés.

Södermalm

The nightlife hub, with bars, clubs, and street art around every corner. Götgatan is the main drag, lined with pubs and late-night eateries. It’s a 10-minute walk from Gamla Stan, but the party lasts much later here. Hornstull, at the island’s southern tip, has waterfront bars and a more local crowd.

Kungsholmen

A quieter island with waterfront running paths and local pubs. It’s where Stockholmers go to escape tourists, so you’ll find cheaper drinks and fewer hostels. The area around Fridhemsplan has a few late-night spots, but most people come here to relax, not party.

A pub with happy hour from 4–7 pm (50 SEK pints) and a basement that turns into a dance floor after midnight. The crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers, and the music leans toward indie and rock. It’s five minutes from City Backpackers, so it’s a natural stop before heading to bigger clubs.

One of Stockholm’s best clubs for live music and DJ sets. The main room plays everything from punk to electronic, and the crowd is older than your average hostel crowd. expect students and young professionals. Entry is 100–150 SEK, but hostel flyers sometimes get you in for free before 11 pm.

An outdoor club under a bridge, open from May to September. It’s got multiple bars, dance floors, and a riverfront terrace. The music is mostly electronic, and the crowd is a mix of locals and tourists. Entry is 150 SEK, but it’s worth it for the atmosphere. Get there by 11 pm to avoid queues.

A British-style pub with cheap drinks (50 SEK pints during happy hour) and a rowdy crowd. It’s popular with exchange students and backpackers, and the staff don’t mind if you start a drinking game at the table. Open until 3 am on weekends.

A massive club in a converted slaughterhouse, with multiple floors playing hip-hop, techno, and pop. The crowd is young and dressed up. think heels and collared shirts. Entry is 120–200 SEK, and it’s open until 5 am on weekends. Take the night bus home.

A floating bar and restaurant on Lake Mälaren, open in summer. It’s more relaxed than a club, but the outdoor seating fills up with groups drinking wine and beer. A great spot for pre-drinks before heading to Södermalm. Drinks cost 80–100 SEK.