3 reviewed party hostels · from €8.07/night · Hostelworld rated
Ilha Grande’s nightlife happens in open-air hostel bars where the sand is still warm underfoot at midnight. Aquario Hostel Bar & Night Club and Che Lagarto Hostel Bar & Beach Club are the two main spots: both run all-day happy hours that spill into DJ sets as the sun drops behind the bay. Most hostels cluster around Abraão Village, the island’s only settlement with roads, so you can walk from one party to the next without ever losing sight of the ocean.
The scene is small but sociable. Travellers who arrive solo usually leave with a group for the next boat trip or jungle hike. Dorms start at R$35 a night, and a caipirinha sets you back about R$12. Bring cash; the nearest ATM is a 40-minute boat ride away.
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Fun party hostel with plenty of activities like happy hours, dart tournaments, canoeing, karaoke nights, etc. The vibrant on-site bar with typical Brazilian Cocktails and the best Latin music is always crowded with people. The hostel also features a nice restaurant where you can enjoy themed dinners and tasty Brazilian food.
HI Holandes is a great social hostel, highly recommended for both solo travellers and groups. The hostel features a beautiful garden where you can hang out with other backpackers. The bar is definitely the most popular social spot at the property, always crowded with people. If you want to explore the island, the friendly staff at the tour desk will help you and share useful tips.
Crazy and fun party hostel with a private beach and a great on-site night club. Guests are welcomed to enjoy daily parties, live music events, and DJ sessions. The hostel has a dock over the sea as well as the hammocks in the garden, perfect for an afternoon chill out. Free tasty breakfast served every morning.
How Ilha Grande's nightlife zones break down
The island’s only settlement with paved paths and electricity. Hostels, bars, and tour agencies line Rua da Praia, the main drag. At night, the beach path lights up with fairy lights and the sound of clinking bottles. Most boat tours and hikes start here.
A three-hour jungle hike or 30-minute taxi boat from Abraão. The beach is a long stretch of white sand with no bars or shops: just a few beach vendors selling coconut water. Camping is allowed, and the sunset views are some of the best on the island.
Home to an abandoned prison and a quiet beach. The hike from Abraão takes about two hours through jungle trails. There’s a small snack bar near the prison ruins, but no overnight stays. Bring water and snacks: nothing else is available.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The island’s loudest hostel bar. Happy hour runs from 5–7 PM with R$10 caipirinhas and R$8 beers. By 10 PM, the sand floor is packed with backpackers dancing to samba and reggaeton. If you stay in the dorms, expect noise until at least 2 AM: earplugs are a good idea.
A two-minute walk from Aquario, Che Lagarto has a larger deck and a pool. Drinks are slightly cheaper: R$7 beers during happy hour (4–6 PM). The crowd is a mix of hostel guests and day-trippers from Rio. Live music on Fridays, usually a local forró band.
A tiny wooden shack on the beach path to Lazareto. Beto serves ice-cold Brahma for R$6 and grilled cheese sandwiches for R$10. No DJs, just a Bluetooth speaker and a hammock. Locals and travellers gather here after sunset for a quiet drink: arrive by 7 PM to grab a seat.
A beachfront bar with plastic chairs sunk into the sand. The caipirinhas (R$12) are strong and made with fresh lime. On Saturdays, they host a samba night that starts at 9 PM and goes until the last person leaves. No food, just drinks and good vibes.
A rooftop bar above a guesthouse, five minutes uphill from the ferry dock. The view over the bay is worth the climb. Happy hour (6–8 PM) offers R$8 caipirinhas and R$5 shots of cachaça. Gets busy around 10 PM when the hostel bars start winding down.
A no-frills spot on the main square. Zezinho’s caipirinhas (R$10) are a local favourite: he muddles the lime with brown sugar and a splash of passion fruit. Open from 10 AM until midnight, but the best time to go is early evening when the square fills with travellers waiting for boat tours.