Best Party Hostels
in Lyon
5 reviewed party hostels · from €20.38/night · verified ratings
Party Hostels in Lyon
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. Sure, you’ll find backpackers spilling out of Loft on Rue de la République by midnight, but the real action starts in the backstreets of Vieux Lyon or the student-heavy bars of Croix-Rousse. Yasi Hostel runs its own bar downstairs, and it’s the kind of spot where you’ll end up chatting to locals before you’ve even finished your first pint.
The hostel scene here is smaller than Paris or Barcelona, but it’s tight-knit. Most party-friendly places cluster around Presqu’île or Croix-Rousse, so you’re never more than a 15-minute walk from the next bar. If you’re travelling solo, this is the city where you’ll actually make friends: just show up at the right hostel on a Friday night.
Top Party Hostels in Lyon
Ranked by verified guest rating · Prices per dorm bed per night
Le Flâneur Guesthouse
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. Le Flâneur Guesthouse is in Vieux Lyon, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Yasi Hostel Bar on 10 Rue de la Platière, Presqu’île. This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. The hostel runs karaoke nights, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €25 a night and rated 8.0. Rated 8.0, which is adequate. Not the city's best, but not the worst either.
Away Hostel & Coffee Shop
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. Away Hostel & Coffee Shop is in Vieux Lyon, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Yasi Hostel Bar on 10 Rue de la Platière, Presqu’île. This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. Loft on 22 Rue de la République, Presqu’île is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €28 a night and rated 8.6. The 8.6 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.
Alter
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. Alter is in Vieux Lyon, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Yasi Hostel Bar on 10 Rue de la Platière, Presqu’île. This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. At €20 a night and rated 7.4. The 7.4 rating is honest about the experience, book with the price (€20) as the main argument.
SLO Living Hostel
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. SLO Living Hostel is in Vieux Lyon, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Yasi Hostel Bar on 10 Rue de la Platière, Presqu’île. This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. Loft on 22 Rue de la République, Presqu’île is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €30 a night and rated 8.4. Rated 8.4, which is adequate. Not the city's best, but not the worst either.
Ho36 Hostel Lyon
Lyon’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in the obvious places. Ho36 Hostel Lyon is in Vieux Lyon, which puts it at the start of that circuit. Yasi Hostel Bar on 10 Rue de la Platière, Presqu’île. This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. At €20 a night and rated 8.9. The 8.9 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.
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Which Area Should You Stay In?
How Lyon's nightlife zones break down
Vieux Lyon
The oldest part of the city, with narrow cobbled streets and hidden courtyards. By day, it’s all about Renaissance architecture and tourist crowds. By night, the wine bars and late-night spots like Le Petit Salon take over. It’s central but can feel touristy: walk five minutes towards Presqu’île to find more locals.
Presqu’île
The peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers is where you’ll find the biggest clubs, like Loft and Maison Mère. It’s also home to most of the city’s shopping and restaurants. The area is walkable, but it gets rowdy on weekends: expect queues outside clubs after midnight.
Croix-Rousse
A former silk-weaving district with a bohemian feel. The bars here are cheaper and more laid-back, with a mix of students and artists. It’s a 15-minute walk from Presqu’île, or take the metro to Croix-Paquet. The views from the top of the hill are worth the climb.
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Bars and Clubs in Lyon
Bars, clubs and live music in Lyon
Yasi Hostel Bar
This is the default meeting spot for backpackers in Lyon. The bar is small but lively, with €4 pints and regular themed nights. It’s attached to the hostel, so you’ll meet travellers and locals who pop in for the cheap drinks and friendly crowd. Gets busy from 10pm, especially on weekends.
Loft
A two-floor club on Rue de la République with a mix of chart hits and electronic music. Entry is €10–€15, often with a free drink included. The crowd is mostly students and young professionals, and it stays packed until 4am or 5am on weekends. Dress smart: no trainers.
Le Petit Salon
A tiny bar in Vieux Lyon with a speakeasy feel. It’s standing-room-only by midnight, with €5 cocktails and a playlist that jumps from indie to disco. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the bartenders are happy to recommend something off-menu if you ask nicely.
Maison Mère
A club with a rooftop terrace and a strict door policy: get there before midnight or you won’t get in. Music is mostly house and techno, and the crowd is older than Loft, usually late 20s and up. Entry is €12–€15, and drinks are €8–€10. Open until 6am on weekends.
Le Sucre
A warehouse-turned-club under a railway bridge in the Confluence district. It’s a bit further out, but the music: electronic, hip-hop, and occasional live acts: makes it worth the trip. Entry is €10–€15, and the crowd is a mix of students and creatives. Open until 5am.
Le Comptoir de l’Image
A dive bar in Croix-Rousse with €3 beers and a jukebox that’s always playing something unexpected. It’s the kind of place where you’ll end up in a debate about music or politics by 1am. No cover charge, and it stays open until 2am most nights.
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