5 reviewed party hostels · from €16.05/night · Hostelworld rated
Stockholm’s nightlife doesn’t just happen in clubs. it starts in hostel common rooms. City Backpackers Hostel, for example, hands out free shots in its kitchen most nights, while Generator Stockholm’s bar fills up by 9 pm with backpackers spilling into the street. The city’s party scene is spread across islands, but Södermalm is where you’ll find the highest concentration of bars and late-night spots. Most hostels sit in Gamla Stan or nearby, putting you within a 10-minute walk of ferries, trams, and the first round of drinks. Expect a mix of Swedish students and international travellers, with everything from dive bars to underground electronic clubs.
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The best hostel in Stockholm to meet people and with tons of free stuff, including free sauna! With plenty of common areas for guests to hang out and socialise, including a restauran, a bar and a café, it is the best hostel to find your party buddies for your visit to Stockholm!
Offering a great lounge, restaurant and bar with great cocktails. Perfect for hanging out and meeting new people, and with very knowledgeable staff to point you in the right direction to party (and other important info to make the most of your visit)
Perfectly located social hostel, right in the heart of the old town. Highly recommended for solo travellers and party maniacs. There are plenty of local bars, pubs, and restaurants in the same street. The amazing and welcoming staff is happy to share useful tips about the city and local culture.
Well-located social hostel, nearby the local bars and restaurants. The hostel features a beautiful garden, rooftop terrace and a vibrant bar where guests can hang out. The staff is very friendly and happy to share useful tips about the city. They offer a free tasty pasta every day.
Red Boat Mälaren is a cosy hostel, located at the former boat. Unique interior, location, and fun vibes are making this hostel a perfect place to stay. The hostel features a cool bar and a sun terrace where you can hang out with other travellers. Well-located, a short walk away from popular local bars and restaurants.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A weekly crawl that hits 4–5 bars and clubs in Södermalm, starting with a hostel bar and ending at a late-night club like Slakthuset. The price includes a welcome shot, drink discounts, and free entry to one club. The crowd is mostly backpackers and exchange students, so it’s easy to meet people.
This crawl visits three bars and a club, with free shots at each stop and a drink included in the price. The guides are local, so you’ll skip queues and get into spots like Debaser for free. It’s pricier than other crawls, but the crowd is livelier and the clubs are better.
How Stockholm's nightlife zones break down
Stockholm’s old town is all cobblestone streets and pastel buildings, with ferries to Djurgården two minutes away. Hostels here put you close to the action, but it’s quieter at night than Södermalm. The area is packed with tourists during the day, so head to Västerlånggatan for souvenir shops and cafés.
The nightlife hub, with bars, clubs, and street art around every corner. Götgatan is the main drag, lined with pubs and late-night eateries. It’s a 10-minute walk from Gamla Stan, but the party lasts much later here. Hornstull, at the island’s southern tip, has waterfront bars and a more local crowd.
A quieter island with waterfront running paths and local pubs. It’s where Stockholmers go to escape tourists, so you’ll find cheaper drinks and fewer hostels. The area around Fridhemsplan has a few late-night spots, but most people come here to relax, not party.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel bar is where most nights start. Free shots at 9 pm, cheap beer (60 SEK), and a crowd that’s mostly solo travellers. It gets loud by 10 pm, and someone always ends up organising a group for the walk to Södermalm’s clubs. Open until 1 am, but the vibe spills into the street after that.
A pub with happy hour from 4–7 pm (50 SEK pints) and a basement that turns into a dance floor after midnight. The crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers, and the music leans toward indie and rock. It’s five minutes from City Backpackers, so it’s a natural stop before heading to bigger clubs.
One of Stockholm’s best clubs for live music and DJ sets. The main room plays everything from punk to electronic, and the crowd is older than your average hostel crowd. expect students and young professionals. Entry is 100–150 SEK, but hostel flyers sometimes get you in for free before 11 pm.
An outdoor club under a bridge, open from May to September. It’s got multiple bars, dance floors, and a riverfront terrace. The music is mostly electronic, and the crowd is a mix of locals and tourists. Entry is 150 SEK, but it’s worth it for the atmosphere. Get there by 11 pm to avoid queues.
A British-style pub with cheap drinks (50 SEK pints during happy hour) and a rowdy crowd. It’s popular with exchange students and backpackers, and the staff don’t mind if you start a drinking game at the table. Open until 3 am on weekends.
A massive club in a converted slaughterhouse, with multiple floors playing hip-hop, techno, and pop. The crowd is young and dressed up. think heels and collared shirts. Entry is 120–200 SEK, and it’s open until 5 am on weekends. Take the night bus home.
A floating bar and restaurant on Lake Mälaren, open in summer. It’s more relaxed than a club, but the outdoor seating fills up with groups drinking wine and beer. A great spot for pre-drinks before heading to Södermalm. Drinks cost 80–100 SEK.