4 reviewed party hostels · from €15.51/night · Hostelworld rated
Temple Bar isn’t just a postcard: it’s where Dublin’s nightlife kicks off every evening. By 9 PM, the cobbled streets are packed with groups spilling out of pubs like The Temple Bar Pub and The Auld Dubliner, pints of Guinness in hand. Hostels here put you right in the action: step out the door and you’re already in the queue for live trad sessions or cheap whiskey shots.
The hostel scene is small but sharp. Most places cluster around Temple Bar or just north of the river, so you’re never more than a 10-minute walk from the next session. Beds start at €18 for a dorm, and nearly every hostel runs its own pub crawl: expect free shots, queue jumps, and a crowd that’s mostly 18–30. If you want to sleep, book a room facing away from the street; if you want to party, just follow the noise.
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Amazing social hostel with original décor and cosy common areas. A short walking distance from the famous Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery, and popular Temple Bar district. The vibrant on-site bar offers a wide choice of drinks and music events. A friendly staff is always happy to share useful tips and free city maps.
Fun social hostel perfect for both solo travellers and groups. The hostel features nice common areas where guests can hang out and meet other travellers. There are plenty of free group activities, pub crawls, walking tours and fun events like Irish dance nights. Free tasty breakfast available every morning.
Right in the heart of the famous Temple Bar area, this hostel is the perfect place for party goers to set basecamp. Great staff who will go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. Free tours and pub crawls organised regularly. Common areas are always lively and busy with travellers hanging out.
Abbey Court hostel is nicely located close to popular sites on Dublin by foot. The hostel also has a wide range of facilities to offer, from the cinema room and hammock room to the jobs board, large kitchen and games room with pool tables and a Wii; also, it comes with a good combination of low rates and ameinities.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A two-hour walking tour that visits four historic pubs, including The Duke and The Old Stand. Actors perform excerpts from Joyce, Beckett, and Behan between stops. Includes a literary quiz and evening entry to Trinity College. Bring €15 for your first drink: it’s not included.
Europe’s longest-running pub crawl, visiting five bars and ending at a nightclub. Free shots at each stop, queue jumps, and a €5 club entry deal. The crawl starts at The Living Room and finishes at Copper Face Jacks. Hostels often hand out discount flyers: ask at reception.
How Dublin's nightlife zones break down
The epicentre of Dublin’s nightlife, packed with pubs, clubs, and street performers. By day, it’s tourist central: think overpriced cafés and souvenir shops. By night, it transforms into a maze of live music and neon signs. Hostels here are loud, social, and steps from the action.
A 15-minute walk north of the river, Smithfield is quieter but still has solid nightlife. The Cobblestone is a must for trad music, and the Lighthouse Cinema hosts late-night screenings. Hostels are cheaper here, and you’ll rub shoulders with more locals than tourists.
Dublin’s student nightlife hub, lined with dive bars and late-night chip shops. Dicey’s Garden and The Camden Palace are backpacker favourites. It’s a 20-minute walk from Temple Bar, but the drinks are cheaper and the crowd is younger.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The poster child of Dublin nightlife, but don’t let the tourists put you off. Weeknights bring live trad sessions from 6 PM; weekends spill onto the street. Expect €7 pints and a crowd that’s half backpackers, half stag dos. Gets loudest between 10 PM and midnight.
Five minutes from Temple Bar, this place feels like a house party. Three floors of music: top deck for chart hits, basement for techno. Entry is free before 11 PM, €5 after. Student night on Thursdays means €4 cocktails until midnight.
Dublin’s most famous late-night club, open until 2:30 AM every night. Cheesy pop and R&B dominate, but the crowd doesn’t care: they’re here to dance on tables. Entry is €10, but hostels often have guest-list deals for €5. Dress code: no runners or tracksuits.
Ireland’s oldest pub, dating back to 1198. No dance floors here: just wooden snugs and live folk music from 9:30 PM. Pint of Guinness is €6, and the crowd is a mix of locals and travellers. Quieter than Temple Bar, but the craic is just as good.
Basement bar with a speakeasy vibe. Cocktails are €12, but happy hour runs 4–7 PM for €8. Music leans indie and electro, and the crowd is mostly 25+. Gets packed after 10 PM, so arrive early for a seat.
Gig venue and bar rolled into one. Upstairs hosts live bands (€10–€15 entry), downstairs is a bar with €6 pints. Music ranges from punk to hip-hop. Doors open at 5 PM, but the real action starts after 11 PM.
Outdoor bench seating and €2 bottles of Bulmers at happy hour (4–7 PM). It’s a magnet for students and backpackers. Gets messy: expect beer pong and spontaneous singalongs. Entry is free, but arrive before 9 PM to grab a table.