4 reviewed party hostels · from €11.72/night · Hostelworld rated
Venice doesn’t scream party like Berlin or Belgrade, but it has a nightlife rhythm all its own. Head to **Campo Santa Margherita** in Dorsoduro after dark, where students and backpackers fill the square’s bars by 10pm. The canals reflect the glow of neon signs, and the hum of conversation spills onto the cobblestones. Most hostels cluster near the train station or this lively square, so you’re never more than a 15-minute walk from the action. **Anda Venice Hostel** leads the pack for those who want a bar and club under the same roof: no vaporetto required. Expect €5 Aperol spritzes and a crowd that’s half Italian students, half travellers.
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The stylish, 'urban design' themed hostel is housed in a 3-storey 19th Century building on the spectacular island of Giudecca, and offers a great view of Venice. The interior of the hostel is stunningly beautiful and it adds to the modern vibe of the place. The hostel features a cool cafe bar where you can spend leisurely hours sipping Aperol spritzes, and other relaxed chill out areas where people can have fun in groups, socialising till late in the night. There are DJ nights to enjoy some cool music and the atmosphere of the hostel is really nice.
This is a modern design hostel with a prime location, beautiful interior design, bright and spacious interactive spaces, a design bar, external patios and plenty of indoor seating areas with hanging plants and design furniture. The large common areas are ideal for socialising with other guests. The staff are friendly and organise beer pong tournaments and board games nights to help guests interact with one another. Since it is a no-curfew hostel, it is ideal for both relaxing indoors and having fun parties outside and night-outs without worrying about the time to get back. The atmosphere has a good social vibe.
This beautiful, natural camping site is located in a shaded green area, and is ideal for relaxing. Various boarding options are available from tents to "glamping" bungalows to mini-chalets. It features a chilled out bar/pizzeria/restaurant on a terrace and a campsite garden. The site has a great friendly and social atmosphere and encourages guests to make new friends and have a good time. They organise fun activities like live music events in summer, wine tasting and bookings for amazing boat excursions.
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre is a vibrant spot for nightlife enthusiasts looking to explore Venice. With a lively bar offering snacks, pizza, and drinks, it’s the perfect base to energise before heading out to discover the city’s charms.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This 2-hour pub crawl focuses on Venice’s bacari, with stops at 4–5 bars for cicchetti and wine. The crawl includes a free shot at each venue and a mask-making workshop to get into the Carnival spirit. It’s more about mingling than clubbing, with a mix of locals and travellers. The crawl ends around 11pm, but most groups head to **Piccolo Mondo** afterwards for late-night dancing.
How Venice's nightlife zones break down
Dorsoduro is Venice’s backpacker and student quarter, centred around **Campo Santa Margherita**. By day, it’s quiet, with art galleries and the Accademia museum. By night, the square transforms into a open-air bar, with students and travellers spilling out of cafés and bacari. The area is a 15-minute walk from Santa Lucia train station, or take vaporetto 1 to Ca’ Rezzonico.
Cannaregio is where locals live, work, and drink. The **Fondamenta della Misericordia** is lined with bacari and osterie, offering €1.50 wine and cicchetti. It’s less touristy than San Marco or Dorsoduro, but still lively after dark. The Jewish Ghetto, one of Europe’s oldest, sits in the northern part of the neighbourhood: worth a visit for its history and quiet squares.
Giudecca is a long, narrow island across the water from Dorsoduro. It’s quieter than the main islands, but **Anda Venice Hostel** brings a steady stream of party-minded travellers. The island has a few local bars and a stunning view of Venice’s skyline at sunset. Take vaporetto 4.1 or 4.2 from Zattere: it’s a 10-minute ride and runs until midnight.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel’s in-house bar and club is the closest thing Venice has to a backpacker party hub. The bar opens at 6pm with €4 spritzes and €3 beers, while the club kicks off around 11pm with DJs playing house and commercial hits. Expect a mix of Italian students and travellers, with a dance floor that gets packed by midnight. No cover charge for hostel guests.
A tiny bacaro near Campo Santa Margherita, famous for its cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and €1.50 ombra of wine. Locals and backpackers squeeze onto the pavement from 5pm, balancing plates of sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines) and polpette (meatballs). It’s standing-room only, but the vibe is unbeatable for pre-drinks before hitting the square’s bars.
A legendary bacaro with live music most nights: jazz, folk, or traditional Venetian. The tables spill onto the canal, and the crowd is a mix of artists, students, and travellers. House wine is €3 a glass, and the seafood risotto (€12) is worth every cent. Arrive by 7pm to grab a seat; by 9pm, it’s standing room only.
Venice’s only proper nightclub, hidden in a basement near the train station. Open until 4am on weekends, it plays commercial, house, and Latin music. Entry is €10 with a drink included, but hostel pub crawls often get in for free. The crowd is young, international, and up for dancing: expect sticky floors and cheap cocktails.
A backpacker favourite on Campo Santa Margherita, this bar fills up by 9pm with travellers and Erasmus students. Happy hour runs from 6pm to 9pm, with €4 spritzes and €3 beers. The outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching, and the staff don’t mind if you bring your own snacks. No cover charge, but it gets loud: earplugs recommended if your hostel’s nearby.
A dive bar with a cult following, tucked down a side street near Campo Santa Margherita. The walls are covered in graffiti, the music is loud, and the drinks are cheap: €3 for a spritz, €2 for a beer. It’s tiny, so the crowd spills onto the street, making it a great spot to meet other travellers. Open until 1am, but the best time to go is before midnight when it’s less packed.
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