3 reviewed party hostels · from €5.34/night · Hostelworld rated
Saint Petersburg’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. it spills onto the streets, especially around **Dumskaya Ulitsa** and **Ligovsky Prospekt**. These two strips are packed with bars and late-night spots where backpackers end up after midnight, often hopping between venues on foot. The hostel scene here is small but sharp. Places like **Soul Kitchen** and **Vintage Sport** sit in the centre, five minutes from the metro, so you’re never far from the action. Most hostels organise their own bar crawls or pub quizzes, and the crowd is a mix of Europeans and Russians who’ve come specifically to party. Don’t expect quiet nights. expect shots at 11, dancing on tables by 1, and a kebab on the way home at 4.
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The multiple awarded winner of the best hostel in Russia, Europe, and worldwide! Social hostel with a fun and positive vibes, with an impressive interior and friendly staff. Have a late drink and meet other backpackers in 24/7 open bar, with a live music performance during the weekends.
Baby Lemonade will take you back in happy 80’ and 90’ with a cool design, lightning, and structure. If you are a solo traveller, you will definitely enjoy the great atmosphere and make new friendships. The friendly staff will give you all the necessary guidelines about the city, and help you to explore St Petersburg.
With a colourful industrial interior, Netzen takes a high place among social hostels worldwide. A cool place for solo travellers, digital nomads, and friends looking for adventure. There are plenty of activities happening in the common area during the week. Beer pong is definitely the favourite one.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl visits four bars and a club, with a shot at each stop and beer tastings along the way. The guides are locals who know the city’s nightlife inside out. Expect drinking games, contests, and a mix of backpackers and Russians. The crawl lasts about five hours and ends at a club on **Dumskaya Ulitsa**.
Organised by the hostel, this crawl is smaller and more intimate. It includes three bars and a club, with a free shot at each. The group is mostly hostel guests, so it’s a good way to meet people. The crawl starts at the hostel bar and ends at a late-night spot on **Ligovsky Prospekt**.
How Saint Petersburg's nightlife zones break down
This is where Saint Petersburg’s nightlife pulses. **Dumskaya Ulitsa** and **Ligovsky Prospekt** sit at its heart, packed with bars and clubs. During the day, it’s quieter. you’ll find the Hermitage and the Church on Spilled Blood here. The area is walkable, and most hostels are within 15 minutes of the action.
A grittier, more local vibe than Admiralteysky. **Vladimirsky Prospekt** is lined with Soviet-era buildings and hidden bars. It’s cheaper than the centre, and the metro station makes it easy to reach. **Vintage Sport Hostel** is here, along with late-night kebab shops and 24-hour supermarkets.
Across the Neva River, this area feels more residential but has some of the best rooftop bars in the city. **Petrovsky Stadium** and the **Peter and Paul Fortress** are here. It’s a 20-minute metro ride from the centre, but the views over the river make it worth it. Fewer hostels, but great for a quieter night out.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This pedestrian street is the epicentre of Saint Petersburg’s nightlife. It’s lined with bars that turn into clubs after midnight, blasting everything from techno to Russian pop. Entry is free, but drinks cost 250–400 RUB. The crowd is young, international, and often spills onto the pavement. Go after 23:00 for the best atmosphere.
Attached to the hostel of the same name, this bar is a backpacker hub. Happy hour runs from 18:00 to 20:00 with 150 RUB beers. The music leans toward indie and rock, and the crowd is mostly travellers. It’s a good spot to start the night before heading to Dumskaya.
A massive club with two floors and a garden. The main room plays EDM and house, while the upstairs bar has live bands. Entry is 500–1,000 RUB, depending on the event. It’s a 15-minute walk from **Vladimirskaya metro** and gets busy after midnight. Dress sharp. bouncers can be picky.
A speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unmarked door on **Ligovsky Prospekt**. Inside, it’s all jazz, cocktails, and dim lighting. Cocktails cost 500–700 RUB, and the crowd is older and more local. It’s a good place to escape the backpacker scene for a few hours. Open until 6:00.
A dive bar with a sense of humour. The walls are covered in political posters, and the music is a mix of punk and rock. Beers are 200 RUB, and the crowd is a mix of locals and travellers. It’s small, so it fills up fast. Open until 5:00.
A two-floor club playing techno and drum & bass. The basement has a sweaty dance floor, while the upstairs bar is more chilled. Entry is 400–800 RUB, and it’s open until 7:00 on weekends. It’s a 10-minute walk from **Dostoyevskaya metro**.