3 reviewed party hostels · from €9.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Tallinn’s nightlife starts in the cobbled lanes of the Old Town and spills into the neon-lit streets south-east of the city walls. Raekoja plats, the main square, is ringed with heritage pubs where medieval cellars serve craft beer for €4 a pint. Most party hostels cluster here: places like Fat Margaret’s and Lai 22 Hostel & Bar: so you’re never more than a five-minute walk from the next shot of Vana Tallinn or a DJ set. By midnight, the crowd migrates to the commercial centre around Viru Keskus, where clubs stay open until 6 a.m. and entry rarely tops €10.
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A great hostel to meet other travelers and have fun, and a comfortable place to rest; it has a grat atmosphere and offers local beers and ciders while participating in daily events and activities. You'll also be at the heart of Tallin, so you can jump in to the pubs and clubs during the night. Lai 22 hostel includes a large common room with comfy couches, a foosball table and movie screen.
A friendly hostel located in the very centre of Tallinn. Fat Margaret's is located close to medieval old town. The hostel is a perfect place to be close to the bars and nightclubs.
Imaginary Hostel, nestled in Tallinn's Old Town, is a haven for party-goers and social butterflies. It's perfectly located for exploring the city's nightlife and offers vibrant common areas, including a backpacker bar. Enjoy nightly entertainment, pub crawls, and a fun, secure environment with modern amenities and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable stay.
Organised nights out with a local guide
Three-bar crawl starting at a unique themed bar, then moving to two mainstay venues in the Old Town. Includes one shot at each stop and bar games like beer pong. The walk between bars is short: under five minutes. Guides are international and keep the group moving.
Four-bar crawl starting at Mad Monk Bar on Müürivahe street. Includes a welcome shot at the hostel, a free T-shirt, and one shot at each venue. Crawl visits a mix of Irish pubs and local dives. Groups are capped at 20, so it doesn’t feel overcrowded.
How Tallinn's nightlife zones break down
The medieval core of Tallinn, where cobbled streets wind past 15th-century merchant houses and hidden courtyards. Raekoja plats is the main square, surrounded by pubs like Fat Margaret’s and shot bars on Viru street. Most hostels are here, so you’re never far from a 3 a.m. kebab.
Former fishing suburb turned hipster enclave, just west of the Old Town. Wooden houses line Telliskivi street, home to craft-beer bars and vegan cafés. Nightlife is low-key: think warehouse parties and vinyl bars: but it’s a 15-minute walk to the clubs in the commercial centre.
Modern district south-east of the Old Town, built around the Viru Keskus shopping mall. Clubs like Prive Lounge and Hollywood sit on Tartu maantee, a 10-minute walk from the mall. The area is safe but less charming: expect chain stores and neon signs.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
Basement club on Vana-Posti street with two floors: drum & bass upstairs, techno downstairs. Entry is €8 after midnight, includes one drink. Crowd is 20s backpackers and Erasmus students. Gets packed by 1 a.m. on Fridays: arrive early for a spot near the speakers.
Hostel with its own ground-floor bar serving €3 shots of Vana Tallinn and €5 cocktails. Happy hour runs 6–9 p.m. daily. The bar stays open until 3 a.m. and hosts quiz nights on Tuesdays. Dorms start at €12, so it’s easy to roll out of bed into the party.
Pub in a 16th-century tower with views over the harbour. Pint of local IPA is €5, and the kitchen does burgers until midnight. Live folk bands play Thursdays from 9 p.m. Outdoor seating fills up fast in summer: grab a table by 7 p.m.
Upscale club in the commercial centre with bottle service and house DJs. Entry is €10, but ladies get in free before midnight. Dress code is smart casual: no trainers. Open until 6 a.m. on Saturdays; expect a queue after 1 a.m.
Irish pub on Müürivahe street with €4 Guinness and €6 Irish car bombs. Hosts the Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl every Thursday and Saturday: €15 gets you entry to four bars, a shot at each, and a free T-shirt. Crawl starts at 9 p.m. at the pub.
Two-level club on Tartu maantee with hip-hop downstairs and chart hits upstairs. Entry is €7, includes one drink. Cover charge drops to €5 if you arrive before 11 p.m. Open until 5 a.m. on weekends; bouncers enforce ID checks strictly.
Shot bar on Viru street specialising in the city’s signature herbal liqueur. Try the Vana Tallinn Colada for €6. Open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. daily. The bar is tiny: just six stools: so it’s standing room only after 9 p.m.