3 reviewed party hostels · from €18.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Corfu’s nightlife runs on two fuels: cheap ouzo and toga parties. The Pink Palace, 40 minutes south of Corfu Town in Agios Gordios, is the island’s loudest hostel. Every summer it fills a cliff-side pool with backpackers in bedsheets, then sends them down to its beachfront bar for fire shows and €3 vodka lemonades. If you prefer streets to swimsuits, Corfu Town’s Liston Square comes alive after midnight. The pavement cafés spill into the road, and students from the Ionian University crowd the karaoke bars on Guilford Street. Hostels cluster around the Old Port: Angelica’s Backpacker’s Hostel is a five-minute walk from the ferry, and its rooftop bar gives you a view of the Venetian forts without the cover charge.
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The Pink Palace Hotel & Hostel in sunny Corfu is a renowned hotspot for party-loving travellers. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning seaside location, guests enjoy daily happy hours, thrilling activities like quad and kayak safaris, and the best sunsets on the island. It's the perfect place to mingle and create lasting memories.
Corfu Backpackers Beach Hostel offers a dynamic getaway on the stunning Agios Gordios beach. Just minutes from the sea, guests can unwind on a sun deck with sweeping views or dive into daily adventures like ATV tours and kayak trips. It's an ideal spot for those seeking fun, sun, and a lively social scene by the beach.
Sunrock stands out as a vibrant hostel on the Corfu coast, just 30 meters from Pelekas Beach. This lively spot specializes in community vibes, with a bustling bar and a terrace for unforgettable sunset gatherings. It's a prime choice for travellers looking to mingle, relax by the sea, and enjoy nightly social events.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A night out with FreeStyle’s reps hits four bars and two clubs in Kavos. The €42 ticket includes free shots at each stop, a welcome drink, and queue-jump entry to Cavo d’Oro. The crawl starts at 10 pm and finishes at 4 am. Reps wear bright T-shirts: meet them outside the Kavos bus station.
How Corfu's nightlife zones break down
The island’s UNESCO-listed capital is a maze of Venetian alleys and pastel houses. Nightlife centres on Liston Square and the Old Port, where cocktail bars and live-music pubs stay open until 3 am. The New Fortress looms over the harbour: climb it at dusk for the best views.
A purpose-built resort 50 km south of Corfu Town. The main strip is a kilometre of clubs, karaoke bars, and souvenir shops. By day, the beach is packed with sunbeds (€5 for the day); by night, it’s all neon and neon. Most venues close by 4 am.
A horseshoe bay 15 km southwest of Corfu Town. The Pink Palace hostel dominates the cliff, but the beach itself has quieter bars like Pazuzu and Mythos. The sun sets over the sea: grab a €4 Mythos and a sunbed at the water’s edge.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The hostel’s own beachfront bar kicks off at 11 am with €3 cocktails and ends at 4 am with fire-dancers on the sand. Expect Greek pop, backpackers on inflatable unicorns, and a dress code that starts at ‘toga’ and ends at ‘whatever you woke up in’. Happy hour runs 5–7 pm daily in summer.
Kavos’s biggest club packs 1,200 people under a mirrored ceiling. Resident DJs spin EDM and Greek hits until 6 am. Entry is €10 and includes a vodka mixer. The crowd is 18–25, mostly British and Scandinavian. Pre-drink at your hostel: drinks inside cost €8–€10.
A two-storey bar on Liston Square with live piano from 9 pm. The ground floor is standing-room-only by midnight; upstairs has sofas and a balcony over the square. A gin and tonic costs €6.50. Dress smart-casual: no flip-flops after 10 pm.
A basement bar where Ionian University students belt out power ballads. Entry is free, but you’re expected to buy a drink: €4 for a pint of Fix. The mic opens at 10 pm; by 11 pm the queue is 20 deep. Happy hour 8–9 pm.
A rooftop bar above the Old Port with views of the fortress. Cocktails cost €9–€11, but the sunset over the Ionian Sea is free. Open from 5 pm to 2 am, weather permitting. Seating is first-come; arrive by 7 pm for a table.
A pirate-themed bar in Kavos with 50 rums behind the counter. Shots start at €3; a rum flight costs €12. The crowd is rowdy but friendly: expect drinking games and occasional conga lines. Open 8 pm to 4 am, closed Mondays.
A quiet corner bar on Kapodistriou Street with 30 Greek wines by the glass. A 150 ml pour costs €4–€6. The owner, Nikos, gives free tastings if you ask nicely. Open 6 pm to midnight, closed Sundays.
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