Best Party Hostels
in Florence

PLUS Hostel Florence

Florence doesn’t slow down when the sun sets. PLUS Hostel Florence is in Santa Croce, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Plus Florence Underground on Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria 15. This hostel’s basement club is the closest thing Florence has to a backpacker institution. Rasputin on Via de’ Renai 19r is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €14 a night and rated 8.9. The 8.9 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

YellowSquare Florence

At €16 a night and rated 9.4, YellowSquare Florence has a rooftop pool, a combination that narrows the field in Florence. Plus Florence Underground on Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria 15. This hostel’s basement club is the closest thing Florence has to a backpacker institution. Rasputin on Via de’ Renai 19r is the fallback option if the first place is packed.

Ostello Bello Firenze

Delve into the captivating artwork of Michelangelo and Da Vinci! Shop until you drop, along Italy's most famous bridge - the Ponte Vecchio. With the incredible Arno river flowing through the centre and surrounded by a spectacular country side, filled with hills and vineyards!

Emerald Fields

Florence doesn’t slow down when the sun sets. Emerald Fields is in Santa Croce, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Plus Florence Underground on Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria 15. This hostel’s basement club is the closest thing Florence has to a backpacker institution. Rasputin on Via de’ Renai 19r is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €14 a night and rated 7.3. The 7.3 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€14) as the main argument.

Bigallo Hostel Florence

Florence doesn’t slow down when the sun sets. Bigallo Hostel Florence is in Santa Croce, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Plus Florence Underground on Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria 15. This hostel’s basement club is the closest thing Florence has to a backpacker institution. Rasputin on Via de’ Renai 19r is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €18 a night and rated 9.6. A 9.6 rating is consistently high for Florence, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Santa Croce

The heart of Florence’s nightlife, Santa Croce is packed with bars, clubs, and late-night eateries. **Piazza Santo Spirito** is the epicentre, where street performers and groups of friends gather until the early hours. The area sits east of the river, a 10-minute walk from the Duomo. Hostels here are social but can be noisy: pack earplugs.

San Frediano

A quieter alternative to Santa Croce, San Frediano has a local feel with artisan workshops and small wine bars. **Via del Gesù** is the main drag, lined with places like **Rasputin** and **Manifattura**. It’s a 15-minute walk from the city centre, but the lack of tourists means better prices and a more authentic vibe.

Santa Maria Novella

The area around the train station is where most hostels cluster. It’s central, with easy access to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, but the nightlife is tamer. **Via de’ Panzani** has a few late-night bars, and the station itself is a meeting point for pub crawls. Stay here if you want to be close to transport and early-morning trains.

This hostel’s basement club is the closest thing Florence has to a backpacker institution. Expect cheap drinks (€4 cocktails during happy hour), a mix of EDM and throwback hits, and a crowd that spills onto the dance floor by 11 PM. The club stays open until 4 AM on weekends, with a €5 entry fee that includes a welcome shot. No dress code, just turn up in your hostel clothes.

A dive bar with a cult following, Rasputin packs in locals and backpackers for €5 cocktails during happy hour (6–9 PM). The music leans toward rock and indie, and the staff don’t tolerate attitude. It’s standing-room-only by 10 PM, so grab a spot on the bench outside if you want to sit. Open until 2 AM.

Florence’s biggest club, spread over three floors. The main room plays commercial house, while the basement hosts 90s throwbacks. Entry is €10–15, but hostel guests often get in for free before midnight with a flyer. Drinks cost €8–10, so pre-game at your hostel. Open Thursday to Sunday until 4 AM.

The best aperitivo spot in town. Order a Negroni (€7) and load up on the buffet: pasta, risotto, and mini panini. Arrive by 7 PM to claim a table, as it gets rammed by 8 PM. The vibe is more local than touristy, and the staff keep the drinks flowing until midnight.

A pub crawl with a twist: dark history and salacious stories between stops. The €20 ticket includes an open bar, a shot at each venue, pizza, and entry to a club. Meet at **Piazza della Repubblica** at 9 PM. The crawl hits four bars and ends at a club around midnight. Book ahead; groups fill up fast.

A high-energy club with laser lights and top DJs. Entry is €15, but hostels often have discount flyers. The music is mainstream EDM and hip-hop, and the crowd is a mix of students and tourists. Open Thursday to Saturday until 4 AM. Dress to impress: bouncers turn away scruffy trainers.