3 reviewed party hostels · from €7.27/night · Hostelworld rated
Boracay runs on San Mig Light and sunset DJs. The main strip along White Beach is where it all happens: beach bars blasting house music from mid-afternoon, fire dancers performing after dark, and enough neon lighting to make the whole stretch glow well past midnight. Station 2 is the social centre of it all, with the highest concentration of bars, restaurants, and places to accidentally lose an evening. Station 3 is quieter but increasingly popular with backpackers looking for cheaper beds closer to the budget end of the strip. The hostel scene here has grown steadily, with places like Frendz Resort, Chill Out Hostel, and Happiness Hostel drawing a crowd that's there to mix and mingle rather than hide in their rooms. Drink prices are low by any standard. A bottle of Red Horse beer runs around ₱70 to ₱90 at most bars, and free-flow deals are everywhere. Come for the beach, stay for the nightlife.
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Frendz Hostel is the party hub you’ve been looking for! With nightly events, epic food specials, and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect place to meet fellow travellers and party until dawn. Located just steps from White Beach, the good times keep rolling in the buzzing common area, where the party never stops.
Chill Out Hostel is the ultimate party spot in Boracay! With free drinks and weekend events, the vibe here is electric. Whether you’re enjoying the "Happy Hour Anytime" cocktails or mingling in its lively lounge, there’s always a party happening. Perfect for budget travellers looking to party and chill in paradise!
Happiness Hostel Boracay is your go-to party haven on the island! With a vibrant atmosphere, daily excitement, and a pool perfect for daytime fun, the good times never stop. From its on-site skate park to lively evenings at the cafe, every moment here is a celebration. Come for the fun, stay for the unforgettable parties!
How Boracay's nightlife zones break down
Station 2 is the centre of gravity for nightlife on Boracay, sitting in the middle of White Beach along the main beachfront path. Cocomangas, Epic Bar, and most of the budget-to-mid-range drinking spots cluster here, along with the majority of backpacker hostels. D'Mall, the island's main shopping and dining hub, is also in this area.
Station 3 is at the southern end of White Beach and has a noticeably quieter and more local feel than Station 2. It's the budget end of the island, with cheaper accommodation and smaller, more relaxed bars along the beach path. The sand here is slightly coarser but the crowds are thinner, and it's an easy 10-minute walk or short e-trike ride north to the action.
A short walk or tricycle ride north of Station 1, Diniwid is a small cove that sits just beyond the main White Beach strip. It has a handful of low-key beach bars and guesthouses popular with travellers looking to escape the crowds without leaving the island. Less party-focused than the main beach, but a solid spot for sundowners before heading back south.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
One of the longest-running party spots on White Beach, Epic sits right on the sand near Station 2 and gets going from around 10pm. Expect commercial dance, EDM, and a mixed crowd of backpackers and local regulars. Buckets of booze and free-flow deals keep things moving until the early hours.
A go-to for backpackers and solo travellers, Summer Place runs regular themed nights and drink promos that pull a social crowd. It sits near Station 2 and has a relaxed open-air setup that fills up quickly after 9pm. Beer towers and cocktail buckets are popular here.
More upscale than the average Boracay beach bar but still accessible for backpackers during happy hour. It runs regular DJ nights and occasionally hosts live acts, with a proper dancefloor that gets packed on weekends. Drinks are a step up in price, but the setup right on the beach is hard to argue with.
A Spanish-Filipino bar and restaurant that transitions into a lively drinking spot after dinner. It sits right on White Beach and is known for its cocktails and sangria pitchers, which are a solid alternative to the usual beer-and-bucket scene. Live acoustic acts perform most evenings from around 7pm.
Named after the Beatles song, this long-standing bar is popular for its live band performances covering rock, pop, and OPM (Original Pilipino Music). It draws a slightly older crowd of travellers and expats but is welcoming to anyone. The open-air setup and cold San Mig make it a great warm-up stop before heading to the clubs.
Famous on the island for its 15-shooter challenge, Cocomangas has been a Boracay institution for years. It draws backpackers and groups looking for a high-energy night with cheap shots and a party atmosphere that builds fast. Get there before 10pm if you want a seat; it fills up quickly.
The longest-running beach resort on the island also runs one of the best sunset and evening bar setups on White Beach. Friday's beach bar draws a crowd from late afternoon onwards, with resident DJs spinning as the sun goes down. Drink prices are mid-range by Boracay standards, and the beach setup is one of the most relaxed on the strip.
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