4 reviewed party hostels · from €21.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Dubrovnik’s nightlife clings to the edges of the Old Town, where cobbled alleys spill into bars just minutes from the city walls. Buža Bar, perched on the cliffs above the Adriatic, is the kind of place you’ll find backpackers sharing a bottle of local Plavac Mali at sunset. The hostel scene is small but sharp: most places are packed into the medieval centre or a short walk beyond, where prices drop and the crowd gets rowdier. Expect dorms with sea views, communal kitchens that double as pre-drinks spots, and staff who know every club bouncer by name. Villa Micika and Dubrovnik Backpackers Club are two that consistently draw groups looking for both a bed and a good night out.
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Restored 400 years old building. Located in the centre of the Old Town, right next to the main street, restaurants, and pubs. The common area welcomes all the guests, along with a guitar, social games, books, etc. Everyday social activities like karaoke, face and body painting, pancakes day, party, and tours. The friendly staff provides all the necessary information and guidance, city maps, Croatian lessons, free high fives, and much more.
Family owned and friendly hostel with an indoor and outdoor kitchen, BBQ area, chill out room, terrace and free parking. Located only 15 min walk from the beautiful Coral Beach Cava. Nearby bus stops and frequent buses will help you reach the Old Town easily. Feel free to take your animal best friends with you, because the hostel is pet-friendly.
Hostel with a great vibe, lovely decorated and cosy common area. Helpful stuff arranges activities like kayaking, boat trips, escape rooms, Game of Thrones and Star Wars tours, etc. Located in the Dubrovnik's old town, with plenty of bars around, it's at the centre of the nightlife.
Amazing social hostel with original décor and beautiful interior. Perfectly located in the heart of the Old Town and surrounded by many local bars and restaurants. Fun social activities organized every day like kayaking, Cliff-jumping, wine tasting, walking tours, and much more.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A nightly pub crawl that starts with unlimited drinks for an hour at the first bar, plus glow paint and a photo booth. The crawl visits two more bars before ending at Culture Club Revelin with free entry. Guides are local and know the bouncers, so you’ll skip queues. Expect a mix of stag groups and backpackers: it’s loud, messy, and exactly what you’d expect from a Croatian pub crawl.
How Dubrovnik's nightlife zones break down
The medieval heart of Dubrovnik, surrounded by 16th-century walls. Bars and clubs are tucked into narrow alleys, so you’ll stumble upon them while exploring. The main nightlife streets are Prijeko and Palmotićeva, where tables spill onto the pavement. Stay here if you want to be in the centre of everything, but expect noise until 3 AM.
A 20-minute bus ride west of the Old Town, Lapad is where locals go to escape the tourist crowds. The waterfront promenade is lined with cocktail bars and late-night konobas (taverns). The beach at Copacabana is the main party spot in summer, with foam parties and DJ sets. Hostels here are cheaper and quieter, but you’ll need a bus or taxi to get home after midnight.
The eastern gateway to the Old Town, Ploče is where you’ll find Banje Beach and the city’s best beach clubs. It’s a 10-minute walk from the Old Town walls, so it’s close but not as loud. The area has a few boutique hostels with sea views, and the nightlife is more upscale: think cocktails on rooftops rather than shot bars.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A hole-in-the-wall bar literally carved into the cliffs below the Old Town walls. There’s no sign: just follow the crowds and the sound of clinking glasses. Daytime is for sunbathing on the rocks; after dark, it turns into a candlelit spot for cheap wine and shared bottles. Expect to pay 40 HRK (£4.50) for a beer and 150 HRK (£17) for a bottle of local red.
Dubrovnik’s biggest club, set in a 16th-century fortress. The main room plays EDM and house, while the courtyard hosts live bands. Entry is 100 HRK (£11) with a drink included, but it jumps to 150 HRK (£17) after midnight. Crowds are a mix of tourists and locals, and it gets packed by 1 AM. Dress sharp: bouncers turn away sandals and shorts.
A tiny wine bar on Palmoticeva Street with 100+ Croatian wines by the glass. The owner, Sasha, gives free tastings if you buy a bottle, and the place fills up by 8 PM with backpackers and digital nomads. A glass of Plavac Mali costs 45 HRK (£5), and cheese platters are 80 HRK (£9). Open until 1 AM.
The most popular pub crawl in Dubrovnik, running nightly in summer. Meet at Big Onofrio’s Fountain at 9.45 PM: first bar has unlimited drinks for an hour, plus glow paint. The crawl hits two more bars before ending at Culture Club Revelin with free entry. Tickets are 150 HRK (£17) if booked online, 200 HRK (£22) at the door.
A tapas bar on Antuninska Street that turns into a standing-room-only party after 11 PM. The sangria is strong and cheap (50 HRK/£5.50 a glass), and the crowd is mostly travellers. Happy hour runs from 5–7 PM, but the real action starts when the live salsa band kicks off at 10 PM. No cover charge.
A day-to-night beach club on Banje Beach, 10 minutes’ walk from the Old Town. Sunbeds cost 200 HRK (£22) before 6 PM, but the real draw is the DJ sets that run from sunset until 4 AM. Entry is free before 11 PM, then 100 HRK (£11) with a drink included. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and yacht crews: expect house and techno.