3 reviewed party hostels · from €36.34/night · Hostelworld rated
Oslo’s nightlife doesn’t shout: it hums. By midnight, the streets around **Torggata** and **Grünerløkka** fill with groups spilling out of bars, pints in hand, while the bass from **Blå** or **Rock In** leaks onto the pavement. The hostel scene here is small but sharp. **Bunks At Rode** runs its own bar, so the party starts the moment you drop your bag. Up the hill, **Anker Hostel** packs its common room most nights with backpackers planning the next stop, whether it’s a pub crawl or a 3am kebab at **Vippa**. Snow or sunshine, the city’s compact centre means you’re never more than a 15-minute walk from the next round.
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The best Hostel in Oslo! It has a prime location and close to multiple public transportation directly outside the hostel.
A hostel located at the city center. Lillehammer Hostell is a great starting point for seeing all the attractions from the city. All rooms are fully equipped for your comfort, and you can spend your days enjoying different popular sights like the open air museum Maihaugen, and is also close to the ski center.
Located on top of a hill, this hostel offers amazing views of the cityscape. Its location also makes it a good starting point for hikes in the neighbourhood woodlands. The hostel features a nice garden and lots of greenery around the property which gives you a breezy atmosphere to mingle with other guests. Although this is not exactly a party hostel, one can access the nightlife of Oslo and come back to a peaceful sleep in the hostel. The environment of the hostel is very open with a good scope for guest socialising and it has an overall nice social vibe.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A guided tour through four of the city’s best bars and clubs, starting at **Anker Hostel** and ending near **Youngstorget**. The ticket includes a welcome shot, drink discounts (usually 20–30 NOK off), and entry to all venues. The crawl moves through Grünerløkka, hitting a mix of dive bars and cocktail spots. Expect a crowd of 30–50 people, mostly backpackers and young locals.
How Oslo's nightlife zones break down
Oslo’s trendiest district, packed with vintage shops, indie cafés, and bars spilling onto the pavements. **Thorvald Meyers gate** is the main drag, lined with everything from dive bars to cocktail lounges. The Akerselva river runs through the middle: walk along it during the day, then follow the sound of music back at night.
A straight shot from the central station, Torggata is where Oslo’s nightlife kicks off. The street is a mix of record stores, late-night pizza joints, and bars like **Rock In** and **Bar Boca**. By midnight, it’s packed with groups moving between venues. The area can feel a bit touristy, but it’s the easiest place to meet other travellers.
The waterfront district is where Oslo shows off. Expensive restaurants and yachts line the harbour, but there are still a few gems. **Blå** sits just across the river, and **Vippa** food hall is a short walk away. It’s quieter than Grünerløkka or Torggata, but the views make up for it: especially if you grab a beer and sit by the water.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel-bar hybrid is the closest Oslo gets to a proper party hostel. The ground-floor bar stays open until 2am, with cheap beer and a crowd that’s mostly travellers. Expect impromptu drinking games and a queue for the single bathroom by midnight. If you’re not staying here, arrive early: they sometimes charge a 50 NOK entry after 11pm.
A converted warehouse on the Akerselva river, Blå is the spot for live music and late-night dancing. Jazz, funk, and electronic acts play most nights, with DJs taking over after the band finishes. Entry is 100–150 NOK after 11pm, but it’s worth it for the crowd: locals and travellers who actually know how to dance.
If you miss proper rock bars, this is your place. Dark, loud, and unapologetic, Rock In serves strong drinks and plays everything from AC/DC to Norwegian black metal. The crowd is a mix of students and older regulars, all singing along. Happy hour runs until 8pm: pints for 80 NOK.
Every Friday, Anker Hostel turns its common room into a bar with DJs, beer pong, and free shots for the first 20 arrivals. It’s a solid warm-up spot before heading into Grünerløkka. Entry is free for hostel guests, 50 NOK for everyone else. Doors open at 8pm, but the real fun starts after 10pm.
A tiny, standing-room-only bar on Thorvald Meyers gate. The vibe is intimate, the drinks are strong, and the happy hour (4pm–7pm) is the best deal in Grünerløkka. Try the aquavit cocktail: it’s 90 NOK and packs a punch. Gets packed by 6pm, so arrive early or be prepared to squeeze in.
The closest thing Oslo has to a mainstream club. Three floors of pop, hip-hop, and EDM, with a dress code that’s stricter than most places in the city. Entry is 120 NOK after midnight, but it’s worth it for the crowd: mostly locals in their 20s and 30s. The dance floor gets rammed by 1am.
Not a bar, but a food hall that turns into a late-night hangout. Stalls serve everything from Vietnamese pho to Mexican tacos until 3am on weekends. Grab a beer from the central bar and join the long communal tables. It’s a good spot to sober up before heading back to your hostel.