5 reviewed party hostels · from €8.77/night · Hostelworld rated
Bangkok's nightlife is relentless, and the hostel scene keeps pace with it. Khao San Road is the obvious starting point: a strip of open-air bars, cheap Chang buckets, and live music that runs well past 3am. But the city rewards those who look further. Sukhumvit's Soi 11 pulls a mixed crowd of expats and travellers into rooftop bars and clubs that don't hit their stride until midnight. Party hostels here tend to organise their own bar nights and crawls, which means you can walk out of your dorm and straight into a group heading somewhere worthwhile. Dorms run from around 250 to 450 baht a night depending on the area and how many beds are crammed in. The Banglamphu district, just behind Khao San, is where you'll find the highest concentration of backpacker spots. It's loud, it's hot, and it's very good at keeping people here longer than they planned.
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Located just off the famous Khao San Road, there is always going on at this hostel. And they have a pool! Their pool parties are legendary, and they organise regular events like pub crawls, karaoke nights, limbo Fridays and more. They also have one quiet floor, which would allow for you to enjoy the most of the party hostel scene while also getting a good sleep. Definitely worth considering. Did we already say swimming pool parties?
BED STATION Hostel Khaosan, a standout in the Bed Station lineage, brings exceptional hospitality to Bangkok's party heart, Khao San Road. With its elegant decor, top-notch customer service, and one of Khao San's best pools, it's the ultimate party hub. Guests can unwind or party daily, enjoy free pool table and gym access, and indulge at the in-house Mao Mind Bar for great drinks anytime.
NapPark Hostel at Khao San, in Bangkok's vibrant heart, is a backpacker's dream for a party-centric stay. Award-winning for its lively, friendly atmosphere and steps from Bangkok's famed nightlife, it offers communal vibes, a lot of amenities, and easy access to major attractions.
Here Hostel in Bangkok's old town merges party vibes with tranquillity, steps from Khao San Road's nightlife. This nearly century-old building combines Thai tradition with modernity, featuring 'THERE BAR & GARDEN,' a playful slide to the lobby, and a communal area perfect for meeting fellow travellers.
Back Home Backpackers, just a short walk from Khao San Road's nightlife, offers a peaceful retreat with vibrant activities. Enjoy family dinners, cooking classes, film nights, exhilarating Tuk Tuk tours, beer pong, and quiz nights in its welcoming bar and chill-out area for a memorable experience.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A nightly organised crawl that typically takes in four to five bars around the Khao San Road area, with free shots at each stop and a drink deal at entry. The crawl runs for around three to four hours and is a solid way to meet other travellers if you've just arrived solo.
How Bangkok's nightlife zones break down
This is ground zero for Bangkok backpackers, centred on Khao San Road and the quieter lanes that branch off it, like Soi Rambuttri. The area sits just north of the old royal district and is packed with guesthouses, cheap eats, and bars that spill onto the pavement every night of the week.
Sukhumvit runs east from the city centre and is serviced by the BTS Skytrain, making it easy to get around without a taxi. Soi 11 and Soi Cowboy are the main nightlife draws, offering everything from craft beer bars to high-energy clubs, and the hostels here tend to sit at the slightly higher end of the budget scale.
Silom is Bangkok's financial district by day and one of its busiest nightlife corridors after dark, with Patpong Night Market running between Silom and Suriwong roads. The area is a short walk from the BTS Sala Daeng station and draws a more mixed crowd than Khao San, including local Thais and long-term expats.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The full stretch of Khao San Road turns into an open-air party from around 9pm, with bars blasting everything from reggae to Thai pop and buckets of spirits sold for under 200 baht. It gets genuinely packed on weekends, and the energy spills onto the pavement and into the surrounding sois. Go early to grab a seat, or just join the crowd standing in the road.
One block parallel to Khao San, Rambuttri has a slightly more relaxed feel with fairy-lit bars and live acoustic sets most nights. Drink prices are similar but the crowd is a little older and less chaotic. It's a good warm-up spot before heading to Khao San proper.
One of Sukhumvit's most reliably busy clubs, Levels sits on the sixth floor of the Aloft Hotel on Soi 11 and runs DJ sets covering hip-hop, house, and commercial dance. It gets going after midnight and stays loud until the early hours. Entry is usually free before midnight with a drink included.
Right on Khao San Road, this is one of the bigger indoor clubs in the area, with a sound system that actually holds up and a dancefloor that fills fast. It plays a mix of EDM and Thai pop and draws a crowd that's roughly half tourists and half locals. Cover charge is around 200 baht and usually includes a drink.
A theatrical and slightly surreal bar-club hybrid in Sukhumvit, Sing Sing has an interior designed to look like a 1930s Shanghai opium den, with red lanterns, velvet booths, and a dancefloor that gets properly sweaty. The music leans into deep house and electronica. It's a step up in price from the Khao San spots but worth it for a night out that feels different.
A tiny, dimly lit jazz and soul bar on Sukhumvit Soi 26 that has built a loyal following among expats and local musicians. Live sets most nights, no cover charge, and a genuinely good cocktail list. It's a proper late-night bar that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard.
A long-running bar on Silom Soi 4 with a large balcony overlooking the street and a friendly, mixed crowd. Drinks are reasonably priced, the music stays at a level where you can hold a conversation, and it's open until at least 2am most nights.
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