5 reviewed party hostels · from €7.11/night · Hostelworld rated
Kiev’s nightlife kicks off on Khreshchatyk Street, where crowds spill out of bars by 11 pm and stay until the metro reopens at 5:30 am. The hostel scene is small but sharp: most places cluster around Bessarabka or the Arena district, putting you within five minutes of a 24-hour kiosk selling cheap beer and late-night snacks.
Friends Hostel on Baseina Street is the default meet-up spot; its common room fills with travellers comparing notes on where to find the cheapest vodka shots (currently 30 UAH at Barvy on Tarasa Shevchenka Boulevard). If you want a bed instead of a couch-surf, book ahead: dorms in peak season sell out by midday.
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Huge and modern fun hostel with their own café bar onsite with great food and cheap drinks. Plenty of lively and friendly chill out areas to mingle and meet other people. Lots of regular activities organised like Pub Crawls, Free Walking Tours, parties, Chernobyl Tour, Shooting Tour and more.
Fun and social hostel run and managed with backpackers/bike riders spirit! The great lounge has music all the time and have people playing games, drinking beer and hanging out. Staff is super friendly and cool, and they organise regularly walks around city, bar hopping, dinners, river beach excursions or drinking games.
Perfectly located hostel, walking distance from the city centre and local bars and clubs. The nice common area is a perfect social spot where you can meet travellers from all over the world. There are plenty of board games available, books and city maps. The staff is very helpful and ready to share great stories about the local culture.
Nice social hostel with great vibes and chilled atmosphere. They offer plenty of free stuff like city maps, guide books, daily walking tours, tea, and coffee. They organize local tours to Chernobyl, kayak tours on the Dnipro river, airsoft battles, etc.
Modern hostel, highly recommended for solo travellers and digital nomads. Designed interior and colourful common areas with great vibes and welcoming atmosphere. Nearby the great cafes, bars, shops, and touristic attractions. There are plenty of fun activities like live music events, walking tours, pub crawls, movie nights, etc.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A four-bar tour starting at 9 pm. You’ll hit Friends Pub, Barvy, and two unannounced clubs: usually Disco Radio Hall or Indigo. A welcome drink is included at each stop. The crawl ends at 2 am, but most groups carry on until sunrise.
A rowdier version of the standard crawl, with drinking games and VIP table service at Arena Entertainment Complex. Includes a free shot at every bar and a strip of condoms ‘for safety’. Groups of 10+ get a private guide.
How Kiev's nightlife zones break down
The epicentre of Kiev’s nightlife, centred around Bessarabska Square. Bars and clubs line Khreshchatyk Street and spill into side alleys. The 24-hour market here sells fresh juice and pierogi at 3 am: perfect for soaking up last night’s vodka.
A 10-minute walk from Bessarabka, this area is dominated by the Arena Entertainment Complex. The streets around vulytsia Parkova Doroha are quieter but packed with pre-drinks spots. Locals call it ‘the meat market’: dress to impress.
North of the centre, Podil is where artists and students go. Bars are cheaper and more relaxed: think craft beer and board games. Andriyivskyy Descent is the main drag; it’s touristy but worth it for the views over the Dnipro.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
Two floors of house and techno, with a rooftop that opens in summer. The crowd is 20s to early 30s, mostly locals and expats. Entry is 150 UAH after 11 pm, including a drink. The sound system is loud enough to rattle your ribs: bring earplugs if you plan to stay past 2 am.
A three-level venue with a lounge, karaoke rooms, and a main dance floor playing commercial hits. Happy hour runs 6–9 pm; cocktails are 80 UAH. The karaoke rooms fit 10 people and cost 200 UAH per hour: book ahead on weekends.
A dive bar with 30 UAH vodka shots and a jukebox that hasn’t been updated since 2005. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and local students. Open until 6 am; no cover charge. If you’re lucky, the owner will challenge you to a game of table football.
A massive club inside a Soviet-era sports arena. Expect laser shows, international DJs, and a dress code that bans trainers. Entry is 200 UAH, including a drink. The main room holds 2,000 people: go early to avoid queues.
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a menu of ‘molecular’ drinks. Prices start at 150 UAH, but the bartenders will let you taste before you commit. Open until 2 am; no standing room: reserve a table if you’re in a group.
An underground club in a converted nuclear shelter. Techno and drum & bass dominate the playlist. Entry is 100 UAH; no photos allowed. The space is cramped: wear comfortable shoes. Open Friday and Saturday only.
A backpacker favourite with pool tables and a daily pub quiz at 8 pm. Pint of local beer is 50 UAH; shots are 40. The kitchen serves burgers until midnight. If you’re staying at Friends Hostel, you get 10% off your tab.