3 reviewed party hostels · from €0.57/night · Hostelworld rated
Mendoza isn’t just about Malbec and mountains: it’s where backpackers gather for cheap wine, late-night asados, and hostels that turn strangers into mates by midnight. The action centres on **Plaza Independencia**, with its string of bars spilling onto the pavements, and **Aristides Villanueva**, a street packed with beer gardens and salsa clubs. Most party hostels sit within a ten-minute walk of here, so you can stumble home without breaking the bank on taxis.
Gorilla Hostel and Hostel Dale lead the charge, organising bar crawls that hit the same spots the locals do. Expect a mix of travellers: mostly Europeans and Aussies: who’ve come for the hiking but stay for the nightly pub quizzes and 50-peso Fernet shots.
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Well-located social hostel, walking distance from the main avenue San Martin and most famous local bars and restaurants. The hostel has a great indoor common room and a beautiful terrace where guests like to chill with a glass of wine. Free homemade buffet breakfast served every morning.
Buzzy party hostel, highly recommended for young travellers and students. The hostel features a huge common room with a vibrant atmosphere. The lively on-site bar is hosting regular parties, wine tasting sessions, and happy hour events. Guests are also welcomed to enjoy group BBQ dinners and fun pizza nights.
Awesome social hostel with a beautiful outdoor pool, perfect for meeting other travellers. They offer a free daily breakfast to all the guests and a fully equipped kitchen for those who want to prepare their own food. The hostel has its own travel agency where you can book wine tours, mountain treks, bike rides, rafting, and other activities.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A walking tour that hits four bars and ends at a club. Starts at 22:30 outside Gorilla Hostel on Calle San Lorenzo. Includes a welcome shot, a free drink at each stop, and skip-the-line entry to Sektor Disco. The crawl visits La Reserva, Craft Beer Corner, and Mandala before finishing at Pacha.
How Mendoza's nightlife zones break down
A straight kilometre of bars, clubs, and late-night parrillas. The street is pedestrianised after 20:00, so you can wander between venues without dodging traffic. Most hostels run crawls here, and it’s where you’ll end up after midnight.
The city’s main square, surrounded by colonial buildings and fountains. During the day, it’s a meeting point for tours. At night, the surrounding streets fill with street performers and pop-up wine stalls. The action is low-key but good for early drinks.
A residential area 15 minutes west of the centre, known for its peñas and local dive bars. Fewer tourists, cheaper drinks. Calle San Martín is the main strip: expect ARS 500 beers and live music most nights.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The in-house bar at Hostel Dale is where the crawl starts. Happy hour runs 20:00–22:00 with ARS 400 beers and ARS 600 cocktails. The crowd is mostly backpackers, so it’s easy to make friends before heading out. Music leans toward reggaeton and rock.
A two-storey beer garden on Aristides Villanueva. Long wooden tables and strings of fairy lights give it a festival feel. Pint of Quilmes costs ARS 700, and the kitchen does decent burgers until 02:00. Gets packed after midnight with a mix of locals and travellers.
Mendoza’s biggest club, spread over three floors. Electronic on the ground, reggaeton upstairs, and a rooftop terrace for cooling off. Entry is ARS 1,500 and includes one drink. Dress sharp: bouncers turn away flip-flops and vests.
A peña folk club where live bands play chacarera and zamba. Cover charge is ARS 1,200, which includes a glass of wine. The crowd is older, but backpackers come for the authentic vibe. Shows start at 23:30 and finish around 03:00.
A tiny bar with 20 taps of Argentine craft beer. Try the IPA from Patagonia or the stout from Mendoza. Pints cost ARS 800–1,100. It’s standing-room only after 22:00, so arrive early for a stool.
A cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel. The menu is inventive: think Malbec-infused gin and tonic or Fernet sours. Cocktails run ARS 1,200–1,500. Open until 04:00 on weekends, but it’s quiet before midnight.
A backpacker favourite for its weekly foam party. Entry is ARS 1,000 and includes a free shot. The music is a mix of reggaeton and pop, and the crowd is young and international. Doors open at 23:00, but it doesn’t fill until after 01:00.
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