Best Party Hostels
in Nice

Villa Saint Exupery Beach

Nice doesn’t just shine under the Mediterranean sun. Villa Saint Exupery Beach is in Old Town (Vieux Nice), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Villa Saint Exupéry Beach Hostel Bar on 36 Boulevard Franck Pilatte. This hostel bar is the unofficial pre-drinks spot for Nice’s backpacker crowd. Shapko Bar on 5 Rue de la Préfecture, Old Town is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs free walking tour, useful for people arriving without a plan. At €18 a night and rated 8.5. The 8.5 score is solid: a hostel that does the basics well without promising too much.

Ozz by Happyculture

Nice doesn’t just shine under the Mediterranean sun. Ozz by Happyculture is in Old Town (Vieux Nice), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Villa Saint Exupéry Beach Hostel Bar on 36 Boulevard Franck Pilatte. This hostel bar is the unofficial pre-drinks spot for Nice’s backpacker crowd. Shapko Bar on 5 Rue de la Préfecture, Old Town is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €19 a night and rated 8.1. Rated 8.1, which is adequate. Not the city's best, but not the worst either.

Antares Hostel

Antares Hostel is your ultimate party hub in Nice, offering comfort on a budget. With full kitchen facilities, free Wi-Fi, and friendly staff, it's perfectly situated in the city centre, just steps from the beach and train station. Get ready for unforgettable summer parties and French treats!

Hostel Baccarat

Hostel Baccarat, winner of the 2015 Hoscar for the most popular hostel in Nice, is your ultimate party destination. Located in the city centre, just minutes from the train station, it offers easy access to top attractions and hosts nightly parties for unforgettable nights in Nice.

Meyerbeer Beach Hostel

Nice doesn’t just shine under the Mediterranean sun. Meyerbeer Beach Hostel is in Old Town (Vieux Nice), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Villa Saint Exupéry Beach Hostel Bar on 36 Boulevard Franck Pilatte. This hostel bar is the unofficial pre-drinks spot for Nice’s backpacker crowd. Shapko Bar on 5 Rue de la Préfecture, Old Town is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €27 a night and rated 9.4. A 9.4 rating is consistently high for Nice, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Old Town (Vieux Nice)

A maze of narrow streets packed with bars, gelato shops, and markets. **Rue de la Préfecture** and **Rue Droite** are the nightlife hubs, where you’ll find everything from jazz bars to shot-slinging pubs. It’s touristy but undeniably lively, and most hostels are within a 15-minute walk. The area sits between the Promenade des Anglais and **Place Masséna**, making it central for exploring.

Port Area (Port Lympia)

A grittier, more local feel than the Old Town, with cheaper drinks and fewer tourists. **Quai Lunel** is lined with bars and seafood restaurants, and the hostels here are budget-friendly. It’s a 10-minute walk from the Old Town, so you get the best of both worlds. proximity to the party and a break from the crowds.

Promenade des Anglais

The iconic seafront strip, where beach clubs and rooftop bars dominate. **Castel Club** and **Plage Publique** are the go-to spots for sunset drinks, but prices jump after dark. It’s a 20-minute walk from the Old Town, so it’s best for a dedicated night out. The area is more upscale, with fewer hostels and more hotels.

This hostel bar is the unofficial pre-drinks spot for Nice’s backpacker crowd. Expect cheap beer (€4 during happy hour), shot deals, and a mix of reggae and electronic music. The vibe is chilled until midnight, when the pub crawl groups start rolling in. It’s a 10-minute walk from the beach, so you can swap flip-flops for dancing shoes without breaking stride.

A jazz and cocktail bar that turns into a late-night party spot. Live bands play until midnight, then the DJ takes over with funk, soul, and house. Cocktails cost €10-€12, but the happy hour (6 PM–9 PM) knocks them down to €7. It’s tiny, so arrive early to grab a table. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, all packed into a space that feels like someone’s living room.

Nice’s biggest club, spread over three floors with a rooftop terrace. Entry is €15-€20, including a drink, but look for flyers around town for free-entry deals before midnight. The music leans toward commercial EDM and hip-hop, with guest DJs on weekends. Dress sharp. bouncers turn away flip-flops and tank tops. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, so share a taxi back to your hostel.

A British-style pub with a rowdy twist. Think darts, cheap pints (€6), and a jukebox that’s always playing Oasis or Arctic Monkeys. The crowd is mostly expats and backpackers, and the pub grub (burgers, fish and chips) is solid. It’s a good spot to start the night before heading to the clubs. Happy hour runs from 4 PM–8 PM.

A speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door in the Old Town. The cocktails (€12) are strong and creative, and the dim lighting makes it feel like a secret. It’s small, so it fills up fast after 10 PM. The crowd is older than your average hostel bar, but it’s worth a visit for the atmosphere alone. No happy hour, but the drinks are worth the price.

A beachfront club where the party spills onto the sand. Entry is €20, including a drink, and the music is a mix of house, techno, and Latin. It’s open from June to September, with sunset sessions on Fridays. The crowd is a mix of tourists and locals, and the dress code is beach-chic. think linen shirts and sandals. It’s a 20-minute walk from the city centre, so plan your transport ahead.