5 reviewed party hostels · from €21.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Paris doesn’t sleep: it just moves the party to a different arrondissement. By midnight, the Latin Quarter is packed with backpackers spilling out of Oops Hostel onto Rue Mouffetard, where wine bars and student dives keep the music loud and the drinks cheap. Head east, and you’ll hit Bastille, where the cobblestones outside Le Comptoir Général shake with reggae bass and rum cocktails by 1 AM.
The hostel scene here isn’t just about a bed. Generator Paris runs a rooftop bar with skyline views, while St Christopher’s Inn at Gare du Nord turns its basement into a club most nights. Beds start at €25 if you book early, but prices climb fast once the weekend crowd rolls in. Most places are clustered around the 5th, 11th, and 18th arrondissements, so you’re never more than a 15-minute metro ride from the next bar.
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Great party hostel from the world known party hostels group St Christopher's Inns. Featuring the famous on-site international bar Belushi’s, serving great range of delicious foods, live music, cheap drinks and tons of international and local events. There you can meet locals and travellers 7 days a week, and regular events like themed parties, pub crawls, etc are organised daily.
Sister hostel of St Christopher's Inn Gare du Nord, it offers a bit wilder atmosphere, featuring a basement nightclub holding a variety of international and expat events every weekend. With another Belushi's bar downstairs offering great discounts on drinks and good-value yummy food. Great atmosphere downstairs and always busy with people around that want to have some fun. Offering as well a great waterfront terrace on the canal, it's the perfect place to meet other people and have great fun in Paris.
Generator Paris is your go-to party hub, featuring a vibrant underground nightclub and a breathtaking rooftop bar with Montmartre views. Immerse in Parisian nightlife with its weekly events, all while enjoying the comfort of stylish, budget-friendly accommodations and the convenience of 24-hour service and free Wi-Fi.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Parisian nightlife at The 3 Ducks Eiffel Tower by Hiphophostels, just a 15-minute walk from the iconic Eiffel Tower. Boasting a vibrant bar and a stunning terrace, this authentically designed hostel blends comfort with fun, offering a lively atmosphere in a historic 18th-century coaching inn.
Fun friendly hostel with a young and multilingual team that organise regular events. Great location and great common areas to meet other travellers, including a great terrace with spectacular views of the Sacre Cour. Foosball table and games.
Organised nights out with a local guide
This crawl visits five bars and clubs in the Bastille area, starting at 9 PM. Each stop includes a free shot, and the night ends at a club around 1 AM. The crowd is mostly backpackers and groups of friends. Tickets include entry to all venues and a discount on drinks at the final club.
A four-hour crawl through the Latin Quarter’s best bars, starting at 9 PM near Saint-Michel metro. Includes a free shot at each of the five stops, plus a welcome drink. The crowd is young and international, and the crawl ends at a club near Rue Mouffetard around midnight.
How Paris's nightlife zones break down
The heart of student nightlife, centred around Rue Mouffetard and Place de la Contrescarpe. Bars here are cheap, rowdy, and open late. The streets fill up with backpackers by 10 PM, and the party spills into the early hours. It’s also home to the Sorbonne, so expect a mix of academics and travellers.
A strip of bars and clubs along Rue Oberkampf and Rue Saint-Maur. Starts with happy-hour spots like Le Lèche-Vin, then moves onto late-night clubs like Nouveau Casino. The crowd is young, local, and dressed to impress. Less touristy than the Latin Quarter, but just as lively.
A scenic stretch of water lined with bars and cafés. By day, it’s all picnics and people-watching. By night, the banks fill up with groups drinking wine and beer. Bars like Chez Prune and Le Comptoir Général stay busy until 2 AM, and the vibe is more relaxed than the Latin Quarter.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
This hostel bar is where the Latin Quarter’s nightlife starts. Open to non-guests after 8 PM, it packs out with backpackers and locals by 11 PM. Expect €5 cocktails, cheap beer, and a playlist that jumps from French hip-hop to 90s pop. The crowd is young, international, and always up for a dance on the tables by midnight.
A ramshackle bar hidden behind an unmarked door in Canal Saint-Martin. Inside, it’s a jungle-themed den with reggae on the speakers and rum cocktails for €9. Gets busy after 11 PM, especially on weekends when the dance floor fills up. No cover charge, but bring cash: cards aren’t always accepted.
Paris’s answer to Berlin’s techno scene. Underground, sweaty, and open until 7 AM on weekends. Entry is €15–20, but it’s worth it for the sound system and the crowd that takes the music seriously. Doors open at midnight, and it’s packed by 2 AM. Dress in black: this isn’t a place for high heels or flashy shirts.
A rooftop bar with views over Paris’s skyline. Cocktails are €12, but the sunset views make it worth the price. Gets busy after 7 PM, so arrive early for a seat. The crowd is a mix of locals and tourists, and the vibe is more chilled than chaotic: perfect for starting the night before heading to a club.
A craft beer bar in Oberkampf with 20 taps and a fridge full of bottles. Pints start at €6, and the staff know their hops. The crowd is a mix of beer geeks and backpackers, and the pavement outside is always packed with people spilling out from the tiny interior. Open until 2 AM on weekends.
A organised crawl that hits five bars and clubs in four hours. Starts at 9 PM near Bastille metro, includes a free shot at each stop, and ends at a club around 1 AM. Tickets are €15 if booked online, €20 at the door. The crowd is mostly backpackers and groups of friends looking to meet people.
A tiny wine bar near Canal Saint-Martin with €5 glasses of natural wine. The crowd is a mix of locals and travellers, and the staff will let you take your glass outside to drink by the canal. Gets busy after 7 PM, so arrive early for a seat. Open until midnight.