3 reviewed party hostels · from €6.29/night · Hostelworld rated
Koh Lanta’s nightlife doesn’t roar like Phuket or Koh Phi Phi, but that’s part of its charm. The action centres on **Traveler Lane**, a sandy strip of reggae bars and beachfront hangouts near Khlong Khong Beach. Here, backpackers swap stories over cheap buckets and fire shows after dark. Most party hostels cluster in the north: Ban Saladan and Long Beach: where you can roll out of bed and into a bar in under five minutes.
Blanco Hostel@Lanta sets the tone with its poolside bar and weekly pub crawl. Expect a mix of travellers in their 20s and 30s, mostly here for island vibes rather than all-night raves. If you want a quieter day, the hostel’s garden hammocks and beachfront bungalows offer an easy escape.
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Beautiful social hostel with amazing outdoor communal areas. The backpackers can chill at the nice garden with fire pit and hammocks. The hostel features a lively on-site bar always crowded with travellers and locals. There are lots of fun activities like walking tours, cooking classes, snorkelling, evening entertainment, happy hours, canoeing, etc.
Friendly and social hostel with a cool on-site bar where you can meet other travellers. Great place for adventurers interested in snorkelling, horse-riding, cycling, canoeing, diving, and other sports activities. Amazing outdoor common areas are hosting regular events like movie nights, happy hours, darts, games nights, etc.
Ozone Beach House is the ultimate party hostel, offering a prime beachfront location, vibrant nightlife with DJ parties, and free entry to Ozone Beach Club every Thursday. Plus, it's 420-friendly and serves up late-night food delivery for hungry revellers. Party paradise by the sea!
Organised nights out with a local guide
Starts with pre-drinks at Blanco Hostel, then visits 4–5 bars along Traveler Lane and Long Beach. Includes a bucket, free shirt, and transport between venues. The crawl ends at Freedom Bar, where the entry fee is waived for participants.
How Koh Lanta's nightlife zones break down
The island’s main hub, where ferries dock and most shops and restaurants are clustered. Nightlife here is low-key: think seafood restaurants with plastic chairs and a few late-night minimarts. It’s where you’ll arrive and leave, but not where you’ll party.
A 4km stretch of sand with beach bars, hostels, and reggae venues. The northern end is quieter, while the southern end (near Freedom Bar) gets livelier after dark. Most party hostels are within a 10-minute walk of the beach.
Home to Traveler Lane, the closest thing Koh Lanta has to a nightlife strip. Reggae bars, fire shows, and backpacker hostels line the road behind the beach. It’s a 20-minute songthaew ride from Ban Saladan, but worth it for the atmosphere.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The island’s party hub. Their poolside bar serves cheap cocktails (120 THB) and buckets, and the weekly pub crawl kicks off here with free shots. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and digital nomads, with music ranging from reggae to EDM. Gets busy from 21:00 onwards.
A beachfront staple with sand underfoot and hammocks strung between palm trees. Happy hour runs 16:00–19:00, with beers at 60 THB. Live music most nights, usually acoustic or reggae. Fire shows start around 23:00: stick around if you want to try poi spinning.
A tiny reggae bar on Traveler Lane with a rickety wooden sign. The owner, a Thai guy called Pong, mixes the strongest buckets on the island (200 THB). Expect Bob Marley on repeat and a crowd spilling onto the sand. Opens at 18:00, but the party starts after midnight.
The only proper club on Koh Lanta, tucked behind Long Beach. Plays techno and hip-hop, with a small dance floor that gets packed after 00:30. Entry is free, but drinks are pricier (150 THB for a cocktail). Dress code is flip-flops and tank tops: no need to smarten up.
A chilled beach bar with bean bags and fairy lights. Happy hour (17:00–19:00) offers two-for-one cocktails at 160 THB. The crowd is older than at Why Not Bar, so it’s a good spot if you want to avoid the backpacker chaos. Live music on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Starts at Blanco Hostel with pre-drinks, then hits 4–5 bars along Traveler Lane and Long Beach. Includes a bucket, free shirt, and transport between venues. Runs every Thursday and Saturday, meeting at 21:00. Tickets sold at hostels or at the door for 600 THB.
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