Best Party Hostels
in Ios

Francesco's Ios

Enjoy the sun by the pool and have sunset cocktails on the terrace. Offering your first drink for free, their bar is great to meet other travellers to party at the hostel or head later to the famous nightlife of Ios. And you don't need to worry about waking up early for breakfast, it's served till 2pm.

Far Out Beach Club Hostel

The Far Out Beach Club is more than just a party hostel. It's a party zone for backpackers. For your chill out needs you have their pool bar & restaurant, perfect for a drink at sunset. Or pop next door to the Far Out Camping bar where music never stops. Pool Tables - Live Music - Outdoor Cinema - swimming pool. All your needs covered

Markos Village Hotel

Ios doesn't just talk about partying, it delivers. The island's nightlife orbits around Chora, the capital, where bars and clubs run across the hillside until sunrise. Markos Village Hotel is in Chora, which is the right place to be. Far Out Beach Club on Mylopotas Beach charges €8-10 entry and draws the daytime crowd before the hill takes over at night. Blue Note Club in Chora is the later stop: the place where the night officially starts to get complicated. No price or rating in current data.

Chora

The island’s capital and nightlife hub. The maze-like streets are packed with bars, clubs, and souvenir shops. The main bar street runs from the port to the windmills, with venues like **Slammer Bar** and **Blue Note Club** drawing crowds every night. The hilltop churches offer epic sunset views, best enjoyed with a €3 beer from a kiosk.

Mylopotas Beach

A 10-minute bus ride from Chora, this is where the daytime parties happen. The beach is lined with sunbeds (€5 for the day) and bars like **Far Out Beach Club**. At night, the action moves to beachfront clubs, but the area is quieter than Chora: ideal if you want a lie-in.

Yialos (Port Area)

The arrival point for ferries, Yialos is more functional than fun. It has a few waterfront tavernas and a couple of bars, but most backpackers head straight to Chora. Useful for last-minute supplies or a quick meal before catching a ferry. The bus to Chora leaves every 30 minutes and takes 10 minutes.

A Chora staple, open from midnight until 6 AM. The music is a mix of EDM and throwback anthems, and the crowd spills onto the outdoor terrace. Entry is free for hostel guests; otherwise, €10 cover includes a drink. Cocktails cost €8–€10, and the place gets packed after 2 AM.

Famous for its slammer cocktails: you down them, slam the glass, and the whole bar chants your name. Happy hour runs 6–9 PM with €3 beers and €4 cocktails. The crowd is rowdy but friendly, and the staff keep the energy high with drinking games. No cover charge.

The biggest club on the island, with a capacity of 1,500. Resident DJs play techno and trance, and the laser show starts after 1 AM. Entry is €10–€15, depending on the night, and includes a drink. Dress to impress: bouncers enforce a smart-casual policy. Gets busy after midnight.

A chilled bar-restaurant that turns into a party spot after 11 PM. The music is a mix of indie and commercial, and the crowd is a bit older than at the beach clubs. Cocktails cost €7–€9, and the outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching. No cover charge.

A smaller, more intimate club with a focus on house and disco. The dance floor is tight, and the crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers. Entry is €5 after midnight, and drinks cost €7–€9. Open until 5 AM, it’s a good option if you’re not ready to call it a night.