4 reviewed party hostels · from €22.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Brussels has a nightlife scene that punches well above its weight for a capital city of its size. The area around Saint-Géry and the Rue du Marché au Charbon is where most of the action concentrates, with bars spilling onto the cobblestones well past midnight. Grand Place's side streets draw a more mixed crowd, from locals sinking Trappist ales in century-old beer halls to tourists discovering that Belgian bar culture is genuinely special. A few blocks further and you're into club territory that runs till dawn. The hostel scene here is solid rather than spectacular, but a handful of well-placed options sit within easy walking distance of both the nightlife and the main sights. Generation Europe Youth Hostel and Jacques Brel are two of the more socially active spots. Dorm beds typically start around €25–35 a night, which is reasonable for Western Europe. Brussels rewards backpackers who do a bit of homework before they arrive.
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Friendly and fun hostel with a great on-site bar and a free disco club. Great common room with TV and a spacious courtyard garden open 24/7. Free breakfast.
MEININGER Bruxelles City Center is an excellent choice for party goers seeking a lively hostel experience in Brussels. With its vibrant urban street art-inspired design, socialising opportunities in the bar and game zone, and a central location near major attractions, this hostel sets the stage for an unforgettable party atmosphere.
The most friendly and international atmosphere you can find in Brussels, the Jacques Brel Youth Hostel is the ideal hostel for you!
Sleep Well Youth Hostel offers a prime partying spot right in the heart of Brussels. Steps away from major attractions, its bar comes alive in the evenings with beers and vibrant conversations, perfect for making new friends.
Organised nights out with a local guide
The crawl visits 4 bars over roughly 3 hours, with free drinks and happy hour included at the start. A guide leads the group through the nightlife district, helping you skip tourist traps and get drinks at discounted prices. The tour is run nightly and includes a DJ at one of the stops.
How Brussels's nightlife zones break down
This is the core of Brussels' bar and club scene, centred on Place Saint-Géry and the streets radiating from it. Rue du Marché au Charbon is lined with LGBTQ+ friendly bars, and the whole area stays lively until 3 or 4am on weekends. Most of the city's party hostels are within a 15-minute walk.
The historic centre of Brussels, with the Grand Place square at its heart and a tangle of narrow streets (the Îlot Sacré) running north towards the BD comic strip museum. Beer halls, tourist-heavy but genuinely atmospheric bars, and spots like Delirium Café make this the easiest place to start a night. Several hostels are based here.
The Marolles sits just south of the city centre around the Place du Jeu de Balle flea market, with a gritty, local character and the club Fuse on Rue Blaes. Ixelles, further south, is a student-heavy neighbourhood around Place Flagey with cheaper bars and a more local crowd. Both areas are a 20–30 minute walk or a short tram ride from the centre.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
Holder of a Guinness World Record for the largest beer menu, with over 2,000 varieties available. It's spread across several floors near the Grand Place and gets absolutely packed on weekend evenings. Go early if you want a seat, or embrace the standing-room chaos.
A busy Irish pub on the Rue du Marché aux Fromages, popular with backpackers, expats and anyone who wants a familiar pint in unfamiliar surroundings. Live sport on screens, regular live music, and a crowd that gets rowdy in the best possible way from about 9pm onwards.
Brussels' most respected electronic music club, open since the early 1990s and still pulling credible techno and house DJs on weekends. The sound system is serious, the crowd knows what it's there for, and doors typically open around midnight. Entry runs €10–15 depending on the night.
A laid-back spot on the Place du Jeu de Balle in the Marolles neighbourhood, good for an early evening drink before heading into the main nightlife area. Local crowd, affordable prices and a terrace that fills up fast on warm evenings.
A multi-room club in the Saint-Géry area that plays a mix of world music, funk and electro depending on the night. The decor is deliberately eclectic and the dance floor genuinely gets going from about 11pm. Popular with a slightly older crowd than the typical tourist bars.
A cornerstone of the Saint-Géry bar scene, this long-running spot does a solid line in local and international beers alongside cheap cocktails. The terrace overlooks Place Saint-Géry and it's an ideal spot to start a night before moving on to the clubs nearby.
A live jazz and blues venue just a short walk from the Grand Place, with sets most nights from around 8pm. The atmosphere is intimate and the musicians are consistently good. Drinks are reasonably priced and there's no strict dress code.