Best Party Hostels
in Lagos

Rising Cock Party Hostel

Lagos turns the Algarve into a proper backpacker stop. Rising Cock Party Hostel is in Rua 25 de Abril, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Tavern on Rua 25 de Abril 18. Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. The hostel runs free pub crawl, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €23 a night and rated 8.7. The 8.7 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

Cloud 9 Hostel Lagos

At €25 a night and rated 9.1, Cloud 9 Hostel Lagos has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Lagos. The Tavern on Rua 25 de Abril 18. Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, free pub crawl, useful for people arriving without a plan. Bars, hostels, and kebab shops line the street. Five minutes on foot from the bus station.

Sol A Sol Hostel

Lagos turns the Algarve into a proper backpacker stop. Sol A Sol Hostel is in Rua 25 de Abril, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Tavern on Rua 25 de Abril 18. Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €23 a night and rated 9.1. At 9.1, it's near the top of Lagos's hostel field without being the standout leader.

The Island Hostel

At €35 a night and rated 8.4, The Island Hostel has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Lagos. The Tavern on Rua 25 de Abril 18. Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. Club Seven on Marina de Lagos is the fallback option if the first place is packed. Bars, hostels, and kebab shops line the street. Five minutes on foot from the bus station.

Old Town Hostel

Lagos turns the Algarve into a proper backpacker stop. Old Town Hostel is in Rua 25 de Abril, which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Tavern on Rua 25 de Abril 18. Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. Club Seven on Marina de Lagos is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €15 a night and rated 7.3. The 7.3 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€15) as the main argument.

Rua 25 de Abril

The main strip for backpackers. Bars, hostels, and kebab shops line the street. Gets loud from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Most pub crawls start here. Five minutes on foot from the bus station.

Marina de Lagos

Upscale end of town. Restaurants, yacht tours, and Club Seven. Quieter during the day: good for a coffee by the water. Ten minutes’ walk from the town centre.

Old Town

Cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses. Bars like Stevie Ray’s hide in the alleys. Less rowdy than Rua 25 de Abril, but still busy on weekends. Five minutes from the marina.

Backpacker bar on Rua 25 de Abril. Starts quiet around 7 p.m. with cheap beer and table football. By 11 p.m. it’s standing room only: sweaty, loud, and full of hostel groups. Happy hour 6–9 p.m. with €2 pints and €3 cocktails.

Two-floor club on the marina. Downstairs is commercial chart stuff, upstairs plays house and techno. Entry €5 after midnight, includes one drink. Gets busy around 1 a.m. when the bars close. Dress code: no flip-flops.

Open-air club in an old warehouse near the train station. Plays drum & bass and UK garage. Entry €8, includes two drinks. Crowd is older: late 20s to 30s. Opens at midnight, peaks at 2 a.m.

Small bar on Rua Cândido dos Reis. Live blues or rock most nights from 10 p.m. No cover charge. Cocktails €6, pints €3.50. Gets full by 11 p.m., so arrive early for a seat.

Hippie bar in a forest 10 km north of Lagos. Reggae nights on Thursdays, drum circles on Sundays. Entry €3, includes one drink. Minibus from Lagos bus station at 9 p.m., returns at 2 a.m. (€5 return).

Rooftop bar on Rua Lançarote de Freitas. Sunset views over the marina. Cocktails €7, beer €3. Happy hour 5–7 p.m. Gets busy with pre-drinks crowds from 8 p.m.