Best Party Hostels
in Porto

Rivoli Cinema Hostel

At €21 a night and rated 9.5, Rivoli Cinema Hostel has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Porto. Plano B on Rua de Cândido dos Reis 30. A two-floor bar-club hybrid with live bands upstairs and DJs downstairs. Rendez Vous on Rua do Bonjardim 119 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, free walking tour, useful for people arriving without a plan.

Pilot Design hostel and Bar

This amazing party hostel features a great bar and lounge that is 24 hours open, a beautiful terrace for spending time with fellow travellers, an amazing waterfall and a fun foosball table. The location of the hostel is an added advantage as the sizzling nightspots are at a stone's throw from the hostel. The staff are helpful and they organise cool events like regular in-house games, night parties, daily and nightly walking tours to famous port wine productions and surf spots and furnish information about the "Camino de Santiago" among other amazing events. Really great party atmosphere.

Onefam Ribeira

Porto’s nightlife runs on two fuels: cheap drinks and even cheaper sangria. Onefam Ribeira is in Baixa, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Plano B on Rua de Cândido dos Reis 30. A two-floor bar-club hybrid with live bands upstairs and DJs downstairs. Rendez Vous on Rua do Bonjardim 119 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €14 a night and rated 9.8. The 9.8 rating puts Onefam Ribeira among the best-reviewed hostels in Porto.

Nice Way Porto

Porto’s nightlife runs on two fuels: cheap drinks and even cheaper sangria. Nice Way Porto is in Baixa, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Plano B on Rua de Cândido dos Reis 30. A two-floor bar-club hybrid with live bands upstairs and DJs downstairs. Rendez Vous on Rua do Bonjardim 119 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €14 a night and rated 9.0. At 9.0, it's near the top of Porto's hostel field without being the standout leader.

Cats Hostel Porto

At €13 a night and rated 8.8, Cats Hostel Porto has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Porto. Plano B on Rua de Cândido dos Reis 30. A two-floor bar-club hybrid with live bands upstairs and DJs downstairs. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. The city centre, home to Galerias de Paris and most of Porto’s nightlife.

Baixa

The city centre, home to **Galerias de Paris** and most of Porto’s nightlife. Streets are pedestrianised after 7 pm, so it’s easy to bar-hop. Hostels here are basic but cheap: expect dorms for €12-15 a night. The area gets loud on weekends, so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

Vila Nova de Gaia

Across the river from Baixa, known for port wine cellars and **More Club**. The walk from Baixa takes 15 minutes, or you can take the metro to Jardim do Morro. Daytime is quiet, but the riverside bars fill up after midnight.

Bonfim

A residential area 20 minutes’ walk east of Baixa. It’s quieter, with local cafés and a few hostels. Nightlife is limited, but it’s a good base if you want to escape the party crowds. The metro to Trindade takes 10 minutes.

A two-floor bar-club hybrid with live bands upstairs and DJs downstairs. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and locals, and the dance floor gets packed by 1 am. Entry is free before midnight, €5 after. Expect indie, rock, and electronic sets that change nightly.

A dimly lit bar with vintage sofas and a grand piano in the corner. It feels like drinking in someone’s living room, if that living room served €2 beers until 3 am. The crowd is mostly travellers and Erasmus students. Arrive before midnight to grab a seat.

A bookshop by day, a cocktail bar by night. The ground floor is lined with shelves, while the basement has a small dance floor. Cocktails cost €6-8, but happy hour (8-10 pm) knocks them down to €4. Gets busy with groups after 11 pm.

A tiny bar with a surf theme and a surfboard for a bar top. The crowd is laid-back, and the staff pour generous measures. Beer is €1.50 during happy hour (6-9 pm). It’s a good spot to start the night before moving on to louder venues.

A rooftop bar with views over the Douro River. It’s pricier than street-level bars: cocktails are €8: but the sunset views make it worth it. Gets busy with groups around 8 pm, so arrive early for a table. Closes at midnight.

Porto’s biggest club, spread over three floors. House and techno dominate, with occasional live acts. Entry is €10, but hostel pub crawls often include VIP access. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the dance floor stays packed until 6 am.