3 reviewed party hostels · from €18.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Alicante punches well above its size when it comes to nightlife. The old quarter, El Barrio, is the real engine of the party scene. narrow streets packed with bars spilling onto the pavement, locals and backpackers mixing freely from around 10pm onwards. Calle Santo Tomás and Calle Tarifa are where things get loud. Down by the waterfront, the Explanada de España links the port to the beach, and the cluster of clubs near Puerto de Alicante keeps going until sunrise. The hostel scene is tight-knit and central; nearly every option sits within a kilometre of the old town, which means you can walk to the action. VAD Hostel and Marevita have built reputations for organised social events, while The Market Hostel and Hostal Numero Trece attract a steady stream of solo travellers looking to link up. Dorm beds start around €15 a night, making Alicante one of the more affordable party stops on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
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The social magnet of Alicante with organised pub crawls that actually deliver, spontaneous BBQ sessions, and a rooftop terrace where friendships spark nightly. Age limit 18-49 creates the perfect party-minded crowd while owner Andrés ensures every solo traveller gets swept into the social whirlwind. Guests rave about the "brilliant atmosphere between people" and that legendary terrace where stories are born.
Your party venue and accommodation rolled into one, featuring a buzzing downstairs bar where live music flows as freely as the cheap drinks. Located next to Mercado Central, you're 5 minutes from El Barrio's cobblestone nightlife maze. Staff don't just recommend spots—they'll show you the hidden gems locals actually frequent.
Prime location meets pristine facilities just 100 metres from El Barrio's pulsing heart. This spotless modern base attracts independent spirits who want to craft their own night out adventures. No organised chaos here—just excellent positioning and immaculate common areas where connections happen naturally.
How Alicante's nightlife zones break down
Alicante's old quarter sits at the foot of Castillo de Santa Bárbara and is the undisputed centre of the city's nightlife. Calle Santo Tomás, Calle Tarifa and the surrounding lanes are packed with bars and small clubs, and the whole area is walkable in ten minutes. Almost every hostel is within a short walk of here.
The central grid around the Mercado Central and Avenida de Alfonso el Sabio is where most of the budget hostels are concentrated, including The Market Hostel and Hostal Numero Trece. It's well connected, flat, and easy to navigate on foot, with the Explanada de España promenade linking it to the port and beach.
The port district stretches south from the Explanada and is home to some of Alicante's bigger clubs, including Clan and Oz. It's a bit more spread out than El Barrio, but a 10 to 15 minute walk from the hostel cluster. The waterfront bars here are good for a sundowner before heading inland.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The old quarter is the default starting point for any night out in Alicante. Calle Santo Tomás and Calle Tarifa are lined with bars from cervecerías to cocktail spots, all within a few hundred metres of each other. Things heat up after 10pm and the streets stay busy well past 2am.
One of Alicante's most consistent clubs, Chocolat pulls a mixed crowd of locals and tourists with commercial dance and reggaeton nights. Entry is often free before 1am with a guest list, and drinks are reasonably priced at around €7 for a mixed drink. It gets genuinely packed by 2am.
Clan is the go-to for electronic music fans, with a resident DJ lineup that leans toward house and techno. The sound system is serious and the dancefloor fills up quickly after midnight. Expect to pay around €10 entry on weekends, which usually includes a drink.
A Alicante institution that's been running for years, Deseo 54 mixes Latin rhythms with commercial pop and draws a lively crowd most nights of the week. The bar area is good for a drink and a chat before heading onto the main floor. Fridays and Saturdays are the best nights to go.
A relaxed bar in El Barrio that's popular for pre-club drinks and staying out late without the club prices. It stocks a wide range of craft beers and affordable cocktails, and the terrace seating is a good spot to meet other travellers. Buzzing most nights from around 9pm.
Oz is a large multi-room club near the port with themed nights running across the week. Commercial hits in the main room and a more relaxed lounge area make it accessible for a broad crowd. Student nights on Wednesdays draw a younger crowd and tend to have the best drink deals.
A no-frills whisky and cocktail bar tucked into the narrow streets of the old quarter. It's not fancy, but the pours are generous and the atmosphere is genuinely good without being performative. A solid option if you want a slower start to the evening before El Barrio gets rowdy.
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