5 reviewed party hostels · from €26.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Santorini isn’t just about whitewashed houses and sunset views: it’s also home to some of the most underrated nightlife in Greece. The action centres on **Fira**, where bars spill onto the caldera edge and music pumps until sunrise. Perivolos Beach, a 20-minute bus ride south, packs in beach clubs and late-night tavernas, while **Santorini Breeze Studios** and **Fira Backpackers Place** put you within stumbling distance of the best spots.
Hostels here are small but social, often with rooftop terraces or poolside bars where travellers swap stories before heading out. Don’t expect the same scale as Mykonos or Ios: Santorini’s party scene is more about intimate bars and cliffside clubs than mega-venues. But that’s the appeal: you’ll drink with the same crowd all night, and by 2am, everyone’s a regular.
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Social and fun hostel, with a huge terrace perfect for watching the sunsets and chill with other travellers. With a sea view and outdoor furniture, guest can enjoy drinks and chill by the pool. The outdoor dining area is the perfect place to have your breakfast and morning coffee. Walking distance from the popular area in Fira, filled with bars and shops.
Great social hostel located around 20mins walk from the main bars and clubs in Fira. Nice view from the hostel and a huge pool area, great for playing the games, quiz nights, beer pong, etc. Hostel has bikes and scooters for renting. Family owned hostel, with friendly staff willing to help with any requests.
Fun and social hostel with a nice pool area. With nice vibes, this hostel is great for both solo travellers and group of friends. Stay by the pool and meet other guests, or ask the friendly staff about the hiking and local tours around the island. After spending the day at beach parties, chill and relax in the Jacuzzi.
Caveland in Santorini blends unique cave accommodations with vibrant social life, making it perfect for party seekers. Just a short walk from Fira Town, enjoy themed nights, yoga classes, and poolside fun in this picturesque setting.
Santorini Breeze Studios offers the ultimate party experience near Perissa's vibrant black beach. Revel in its lively bar and pool area, just steps from top nightlife spots, ensuring an unforgettable night of fun under the Santorini stars.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A guided tour of Fira’s nightlife, hitting three bars and a club. The crawl includes free shots at each stop, drink discounts, and a local guide to show you hidden spots. The group is usually 10–20 people, so it’s easy to make friends. The crawl ends at a club like Koo or Enigma around midnight.
This crawl focuses on Fira’s caldera-view bars and cocktail lounges, with stops at two bars and a club. The tour includes a welcome shot, drink discounts, and a guide to share local tips. The group is smaller than the Santorini Bar Crawl, making it more intimate. Ends at a late-night club like Enigma.
How Santorini's nightlife zones break down
The island’s nightlife capital, perched on the caldera edge. Bars and clubs line the main street, while quieter alleys hide cocktail lounges with sunset views. The bus terminal here connects you to the rest of the island, making it ideal for backpackers. Stay here if you want to roll out of bed into a bar.
A black-sand beach on the south coast, home to beach bars like Tropicana and The Beach Bar. Daytime is all about sunbeds and swimming, but the party spills into the evening with fire shows and DJs. Hostels here are cheaper than Fira, but you’ll need a bus or ATV to reach the clubs.
A quiet village a 20-minute walk from Fira, with a handful of hostels and tavernas. It’s a good base if you want to escape the crowds but still be close to the action. The **Caveland** hostel here has a pool and social events, but you’ll need to plan transport for late nights out.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This Perivolos Beach staple blasts house and Greek hits from noon until midnight. Sunbeds cost €5 (redeemable for drinks), and the crowd is a mix of backpackers and 20-somethings. Happy hour runs 4–6pm, with €4 cocktails. The sand gets packed by 7pm, so arrive early to claim a spot near the DJ booth.
Fira’s biggest club, tucked into a cave-like space beneath the main square. Expect commercial EDM and Greek pop, with €10 entry after midnight (includes one drink). The crowd is young and rowdy: dress sharp to get past the bouncers. Open until 5am on weekends, but the queue starts after 1am.
An Irish pub in Fira that’s anything but touristy. €4 pints of Mythos, pool tables, and a terrace overlooking the caldera. The crowd is a mix of locals and backpackers, and it’s one of the few bars that stays lively until 3am without charging extortionate prices. Live music on Thursdays.
A tiny, no-frills bar in Fira run by, you guessed it, two brothers. €3 beers and €5 cocktails, with a playlist that jumps from reggae to rock. The crowd spills onto the street after 11pm, and it’s the kind of place where you’ll end up chatting to strangers. Open until 4am.
A cliffside club in Fira with caldera views and a dress code (no flip-flops). Entry is €15 after midnight, but it includes two drinks. The music leans toward R&B and hip-hop, and the crowd is older than at Koo Club: think 25+. Open until 6am on Saturdays, but the best vibes are before 3am.
A guided crawl through Fira’s best bars, visiting three venues with free shots and drink discounts. The crawl starts at 9pm outside **Fira Backpackers Place** and ends at a club like Koo or Enigma. Tickets cost €20 and include a welcome shot at each stop. Groups are small, so it’s easy to meet people.
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