"I'm not going to sleep with you, I just can't find a spare bed" said the 22 year old blond as she tried climbing into my bed on the top bunk. Being half asleep and even more drunk, my first reaction was to take what she was saying literally and point to the bed across from me and answer "what are you talking about?? your bed is right there!". "What a dumb-ass" I thought as I put my drunk head back on the pillow and watched her ashamedly retreat back down the ladder. It wasn't until morning that I realised I was actually the dumb-ass, and this girl who I thought of as strictly a friend was looking for a rebound after being rejected by her on-again, off-again loser hostel boyfriend. The dramas of hostel hookups never seem to end if you're a long term traveler. There are however some hostels which are much wilder than others and offer way better opportunities for hooking up and having a good time (or a few good times in one night).
We traveled the globe and partied our asses off for the past three years to bring you the Top 5 Party Hostels on Earth. Places where you are guaranteed fun, freedom, and total craziness.
If you're in Europe and thinking about ripping through Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Prague and all the other big party cities - these are the party hostels not to miss out on.
Hostel #5. X Hostel, Alicante - Spain
Easily the most sociable and welcoming party hostel we've ever stayed at, all the backpackers of different nationalities seem to get along and party like crazy in this place. The owners organise pub crawls around the city all year around and do paella nights which really help the start the night off strong - more details here
This place along with its sister hostels in Bulgaria and in Romania have the biggest cult following we've ever come across in a party hostel - at last count we heard 107 people got X hostel permanently tattooed on their bodies!!! If that isn't a ringing endorsement of how much people love these 2 hostels I don't know what is.
Hostel #4. Paradise Beach Resort, Mykonos, Greece.
If you're in Europe and thinking about ripping through Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Prague and all the other big party cities - these are the party hostels not to miss out on.
Hostel #5. X Hostel, Alicante - Spain
Easily the most sociable and welcoming party hostel we've ever stayed at, all the backpackers of different nationalities seem to get along and party like crazy in this place. The owners organise pub crawls around the city all year around and do paella nights which really help the start the night off strong - more details here
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| Kissing contest at X Hostel in Golden Sands, Bulgaria |
This place along with its sister hostels in Bulgaria and in Romania have the biggest cult following we've ever come across in a party hostel - at last count we heard 107 people got X hostel permanently tattooed on their bodies!!! If that isn't a ringing endorsement of how much people love these 2 hostels I don't know what is.
Hostel #4. Paradise Beach Resort, Mykonos, Greece.
There's really something about this island which makes visitors to it leave their inhibitions on the boat and really embrace the free-spirited culture of the island's locals. Maybe its the seclusion and the gorgeous beaches - who knows - all we can say is that within moments of arriving at this place we were being hit on by very hungry American and European girls. If you are looking for a bit or a LOT of no-strings fun, this is the place to go! This place is not strictly a party hostel, but it's all party and it has some great cheap accommodation options - more details here.
Hostel #3 Flying Pig Beach Hostel, Netherlands (just outside Amsterdam)
Hostel #2. X Hostel, Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria
This place should be renamed XXX Hostel. Located right near party resort Golden Sands (Bulgaria), one of the best party hostels we've ever been to, it has one of the most welcoming and inclusive atmospheres you'll ever come across. Owned by a young Italian-Irish guy, the atmosphere is one full of high energy, lots of fun and openness. If you're not at one of the steaming hot foam parties, it is probably because you are too busy having a wild night on the nearby beach. Initially we were going to stay for a few days, but before we knew it we ended up staying for another 3 weeks. In the end one of us ended up staying on and 'working' at this place (if you can call partying work). Located in one of the most affordable countries in Europe, 3 litres of the finest quality beer can be bought for 1.5 Euros. Truly a party hostel, truly a party traveler's and backpacker's paradise. More details here
Hostel #1 Pink Palace, Corfu - Greece
This place is more than just a party hostel - this place is a party city and shag central. So many things to do you wont want to leave until you are forced to. Check out the following activities during day and night time:
DAY:
- Boat excursions, cliff diving, beach hopping (booze cruise)
- 4-Wheeler Quad Safaris and rentals
- Kayaking Tours and Hire
- Scuba diving, Cliff Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing
- Jacuzzi Chill-out
- Private beach sunbathing
- Panoramic mountain views accessible on-foot
- Eat at the roof garden bar and restaurant whilst overlooking the sea,enjoying the most breathtaking views of the sunset and Agios Gordios Bay.
- Hostel's own Palladium Nightclub
- Huge variety of cocktails and booze.
- Cheep beer - a pint for just 1 Euro
- Toga Parties, Theme and Greek nights
- Greek Dancing, Ouzo Circles and Plate Smashing
FINAL TIP FOR SOME HARDCORE PARTYING: if you are in Europe and looking for some group fun, checkout Contiki tours. Imagine all of the above on a traveling bus ;).
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