5 reviewed party hostels · from €10.73/night · Hostelworld rated
Mexico City doesn’t just party. it throws a week-long fiesta and invites the world. Head to **Calle Regina** in the Centro Histórico, where **Hostal Regina** and **Terraza Catedral** turn hostel rooftops into open-air bars with cathedral views and cocktails cheaper than a metro ride. The scene kicks off early here, with backpackers swapping travel stories over micheladas by 6 PM. By midnight, the action spills into **Zócalo** or down to **Condesa**, where clubs keep going until the metro reopens at 5 AM. The hostel scene is just as lively: places like **Hostel Barrio Downtown** and **Mundo Joven Catedral** double as social hubs, organising bar crawls, salsa nights, and even tequila tastings. You won’t just crash here. you’ll meet your next travel crew.
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A fun hostel with a social vibe and one of the best backpacker bars in town, with amazing views, great prices and always buzzing with travellers mingling. With lots of communal areas and daily free activities, it's a great place for meeting people. The organise regular BBQ, Guacamole, Salsa and Tequila nights as well as many different free walking tours.
Fun and friendly hostel with unique decoration and featuring a restaurant and a bar where travellers from all over the world gather and hang out. Great breakfast, super friendly staff, and amazing Location to discover Mexico City.
Great social hostel with a communal vibe good for meeting other travellers. It has a terrace where everyone hangs together drinking beers. Also with many board games in their comfy lounge. Walking distance to historical district and many tours on offer. Great place for fun.
Perfectly located social hostel, near the city centre and great local bars and restaurants. Perfect for solo travellers and digital nomads. There are lots of events and entertainment activities like in-house concerts, Mezcal, and tequila tastings, pub crawls, cooking classes, etc. Free traditional Mexican breakfast served every morning.
Apapacho in Mexico City’s Historic Centre is a party hotspot, buzzing with rooftop happy hours and daily events. Its vibrant terrace sparks electric social vibes, steps from lively bars and clubs. Friendly staff host epic outings, making it a gem for an unforgettable, party-packed adventure in the heart of Mexico’s thriving nightlife scene.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This 4-hour crawl takes you to four different spots, including a traditional cantina and a nightclub. You’ll taste mezcal and pulque, watch locals play dominoes, and get free entry to a club with a drink included. The guide keeps the group moving and the drinks flowing. It’s a great way to meet people if you’re travelling solo.
A no-frills crawl that hits three bars and a club in Centro Histórico. Expect cheap drinks, free shots, and a crowd of backpackers and solo travellers. The crawl starts with pre-drinks at a hostel rooftop, then moves to a cantina and a club. Entry to all venues is included, and the guide keeps the energy high.
How Mexico City's nightlife zones break down
The historic heart of Mexico City, where colonial buildings and Aztec ruins share the streets with hostels and rooftop bars. **Calle Regina** is the epicentre of the backpacker scene, lined with bars, taquerías, and hostels like **Hostal Regina** and **Mundo Joven Catedral**. By day, explore the **Zócalo** or **Templo Mayor**; by night, hop between rooftop bars and cantinas. It’s loud, chaotic, and impossible to resist.
A trendy neighbourhood packed with hipster cafés, art galleries, and some of the city’s best nightlife. **Calle Orizaba** and **Calle Colima** are lined with bars and clubs like **Jules Basement** and **Departamento**. It’s a 15-minute metro ride from Centro, so it’s easy to combine with a day of sightseeing. The crowd is a mix of locals, expats, and travellers, and the vibe is more polished than Centro.
A leafy, upscale neighbourhood with a bohemian twist. **Parque México** is the perfect spot for a daytime stroll, while **Avenida Tamaulipas** comes alive at night with bars and clubs. It’s pricier than Centro but still backpacker-friendly, with hostels and happy-hour deals. The crowd is a mix of young professionals and travellers, and the vibe is relaxed but lively.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel rooftop is the best place to start your night. The view of the cathedral lit up at night is worth the climb, and the cocktails are the cheapest in town. 60 MXN (£2.30) for a mojito. It gets packed by 8 PM, so arrive early to grab a seat. The crowd is mostly backpackers and solo travellers, and the vibe is more chilled than rowdy.
A two-floor club in Juárez that’s all about the music. Upstairs is deep house and techno; downstairs is reggaeton and Latin hits. Entry is 150 MXN (£5.70) and includes a drink. It gets busy after 2 AM, so don’t show up before midnight. Dress sharp. door staff can be picky. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the dance floor is always packed.
A speakeasy-style club hidden behind an unmarked freezer door in Roma Norte. Inside, it’s all dim lighting, craft cocktails (180 MXN / £6.80), and a crowd that skews older and dressier. The music is a mix of electronic and indie. Entry is 200 MXN (£7.60) and includes a drink. It’s small, so arrive by 11 PM to avoid a queue.
A massive club in Zona Rosa with three floors of music: reggaeton, EDM, and Latin hits. Entry is 250 MXN (£9.50) and includes a drink. The crowd is young and energetic, and the dance floor gets rammed by 1 AM. Dress to impress. no sandals or shorts. If you’re looking for a big, high-energy night out, this is the place.
A tiny mezcal bar in Condesa with just eight seats. The owner, Fernando, will walk you through a tasting of artisanal mezcals for 150 MXN (£5.70). It’s the perfect spot for a pre-game or a chilled night in. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the vibe is more about conversation than shots. Open until midnight.
A cantina in Centro that’s been around since 1942. It’s a no-frills spot where locals play dominoes and drink pulque, a traditional Aztec drink. A glass costs 40 MXN (£1.50). The crowd is mostly older men, but travellers are welcome. It’s a great place to try something different and soak up some history. Open until 10 PM.
A multi-level bar in Roma Norte with a rooftop terrace, indoor dance floor, and a hidden speakeasy downstairs. The music ranges from indie to electronic, and the crowd is a mix of expats and locals. Entry is free before midnight, 100 MXN (£3.80) after. Cocktails are 120 MXN (£4.50). It’s a solid choice if you want options in one place.
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