Austria’s capital is a cosmopolitan hub brimming with art and elegance. Visitors to Vienna will find no shortage of sights and activities to bestow upon Mozart’s birth country, with stunning pearly buildings, royal palaces, and romantic architecture that rivals some of the best in Europe.
While Vienna isn’t the most popular party destination in Europe and is mostly known for its cafe culture, knowing where to go with the help of locals and seasoned Vienna visitors will provide you with a lively nightlife experience you wouldn’t expect to find in such a graceful city.
This guide is an extension of our handwritten guide to the best hostels in Vienna.
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This guide is perfect for YOU, when you want …
- to party!
- a social Hostel to actually meet people!
- a cool hostel with drinking games and such!
Fortunately, there are plenty of hostels in Vienna where you can meet new people to explore the city while appreciating the capital’s effortlessly understated beauty.
For tourists wondering where to party in Vienna, hostels are incredible options for solo travelers and large groups wanting to experience Vienna’s tasteful nightlife.
With many hostels in the city to choose from, here are the three best party hostels in Vienna, according to Hostelgeeks that promise many wild nights out during your Austrian treks!
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Quick Introduction to Vienna
Average price for a bed: On average, the price of a hostel in Vienna is €23 to €35 per night. Prices always depend on the season and holidays. Please always check the exact rates on Hostelz.com.
Check-In and Check-Out: The average check-in time is from 15:00 (3 pm), while the Check-Out time is before 11:00 (11 am). Hostels usually offer luggage storage in case you arrive earlier or leave later. Make sure you check if luggage storage is free or if there is an extra cost.
Best time to visit Vienna: Summertime in Vienna is one of the best times to experience the city’s nightlife. Karlsplatz, the famous town square, is always a pleasant place to spend your nights outside and enjoy Central Europe’s much-needed summer warmth.
Locals like to congregate along the Danube River, where they can sneakily drink outside or visit one of the river’s many “beach” bars. Throughout the year, the river also hosts a variety of events.
Happening every June, the Danube Island Festival is one of the summer’s highlights, hosting international musical acts and performances as well as dozens of food and drink vendors along the river.
Vienna Popfest is another summer festival. Every July, this four-day festival in front of the Karlsplatz Church features Austrian pop musical acts.
Budget: Check out our Vienna Budget Travel Guide.
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The Coolest Party Hostels in Vienna are …
Let’s jump right into the fun hostels in Vienna for partying:
These are our favorite hostels in Vienna to party. We put all these hostels on the map, including our own insider tips for bars, clubs, and popular night life areas in Vienna (and more!).
Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type
| 🙎♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: | Wombat’s City Hostel Naschmarkt |
| 🧘 Cozy Hostel: | Hostel Ruthensteiner Vienna |
| 📍Top Location: | Wombat’s City Hostel Naschmarkt |
| 🥳Best Party Hostels in Vienna: | St Christopher's Vienna |
| 👯For Groups: | Hostel Ruthensteiner Vienna |
1. Wombat’s City Hostel Naschmarkt
Wombat’s City Hostel Naschmarkt is the best-located hostel in Vienna, right across the street from the famous market Naschmarkt and in the middle of dozens of trendy neighborhoods, suitable for checking off Vienna’s best landmarks such as the Hofburg, Secession House, and Vienna State Opera.
Wombat’s City Hostel’s large size, as part of one of Europe’s best hostel chains, means you’ll never be short of opportunities to meet other travelers.
This makes it the ideal place to stay in Vienna, as you can easily go barhopping on foot and return safely to the hostel at any time of day or night, thanks to the hostel’s 24-hour reception and room cards that are only accessible by guests.
The hostel has double-bed rooms, suites that sleep 3 to 6, and mixed dorms that sleep 4 to 6, as well as female-only options.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
This modern hostel has a large bar with real bartenders serving actual drinks (not your average vodka juice mixes done by volunteers), ensuring you a strong buzz before heading out.
The bar room quickly fills up by late evening, where you’ll be greeted by loud music and a slew of international visitors pre-gaming.
The next day, while you sleep off the alcohol withdrawals, you can order coffee and pastries from the hostel’s coffee shop at the front door or prepare an elaborate meal in the fully-equipped, stainless steel kitchen upstairs.
The advantage of this large hostel is that you can find areas to socialize as well as relax in silence if necessary.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
2. St Christopher's Vienna
St Christopher's Vienna, another highly acclaimed hostel chain in Europe, is also one of the best options for party animals to start and end the night while in Vienna.
With an on-site bar, Belushi, downstairs, you’ll meet people all day sipping on welcome drinks and enjoying discounted meals and beverages, which will come in handy in this kitchen-free hostel.
Though it is more than a half-hour walk to the center, the hostel is located next to the Keplerplatz U-Bahn station in Vienna’s Favoriten district, which requires slightly more planning of your day-to-day Vienna itinerary to schedule sightseeing and to party on the same day— however, staying in one of Vienna’s highest ranking party hostels is worth the extra tram rides.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
The hostel has private suites that sleep 1 to 6 people and mixed dorms that sleep 4 to 6, both of which have female-only options.
The comfortable living room is ideal for relaxing and socializing.
One of the advantages that make St. Christopher’s one of the best party hostels in Vienna is its proximity to major attractions, as it forces you to befriend other travelers and plan things together, as well as participate in the hostel’s daily activities.
Overall, St. Christopher’s Vienna promises an active stay with an alternative way to engage with Vienna’s nightlife!
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
3. Hostel Ruthensteiner Vienna
Hostel Ruthensteiner Vienna is a cozy hostel with aesthetically pleasing garden decor that will make you want to brunch by day and booze by night.
The hostel’s location, within walking distance of the Westbahnhoff Train Station, will provide you with a quiet sanctuary to hang out in after hours of sightseeing the city, such as the nearby Schoenbrunn Palace, and is the ideal starting point for a night of partying.
The social aspect of this hostel makes it a favorite in Vienna, with musical instruments scattered throughout, a beautiful garden to enjoy the hostel’s cheap breakfast, and a quirky bar bringing guests together at night.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
The hostel’s rooms are suitable for all travelers, with mixed and single dorms of six and eight people, private ensuites for up to four people, and calming double rooms for couples.
In the early evenings, the garden kitchen and BBQ are ideal for sharing meals and interacting with others over food and drinks before heading out to one of Vienna’s many top-notch clubs.
Staying at this family-run hostel guarantees you nights of partying while also providing the comfort and safety of a clean place to sleep off hangovers.
Check prices at:
Hostelworld | Booking.com | Hostelz.com
Fun Tips for Party Hostels in Vienna
As you have come to realize, staying at a party hostel is a little different than staying at a regular hostel. Here are some tips to make your stay go a little smoother, and how to be prepared:
How to identify a party Hostel? 4 Simple indicators:
- Is there an age limit? 18+ and an upper age-limit are indicators
- Do they offer Pub Crawls and Drinking Games in the hostel?
- Check for party pictures
- Filter the Reviews on Hostelz.com for keywords like "Party", "nightlife" or "social"
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Things to Bring & Pack
There are a few things backpackers should be sure to bring when staying at a party hostel specifically. These items include earplugs (for early mornings and loud roomates), a padlock (lock up your valuables BEFORE going out), headache medicine (always usefful!), and condoms.
Especially for the bigger European cities where pickpocketing is common we recommend wearing trousers with zippers. This limits the chances of stealing from your pockets.
Read: 23 best items to pack for staying in a hostel
Be Sociable
One of the best things about a hostel is being able to meet new people from every corner of the world. Be sure to talk to people and mingle. Travelling solo is great and life-changing, yet enjoying it with new friends can be even better. Locals especially, can show you hidden secret and some of the best spots in the city.
Read: 18 Rules for Hostels and how to build life-time friendships in Hostels
What about the cheapest hostels in Vienna?
Of course, there are always cheap hostels. But how do you actually find them? When you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you want to save every dollar, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Vienna.
- Open Hostelz.com with a full list of all hostels in Vienna
- add your dates
- Order the listings by price
Simple as that.
Hostelz.com is a price comparison site for hostels. They list every single one in the world and tells you exactly which website is cheaper to use.
Another smart Tip: Check what is actually included, and what is excluded. Take a closer look at the location, too. A further location might mean more costs in transport.
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How to book?
The most popular booking platforms are Booking.com and Hostelworld.com. On both platforms, your credit card is 100% protected and the booking 100% confirmed.
We included some handy links to each of the recommended hostel. Just click on the hostel name. The link will lead you to check prices and availability.
Read: Step-by-Step guide on how to book with Hostelworld
We recommend booking your hostel as early as possible! All of Vienna best hostels are popular; especially in high-season. To make sure you end up in those stylish and good hostels, secure your room/bed as soon as you have your travel dates fix.
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Our Favorite Hostels in Vienna put on a map + sights
Let us have a look at the handmade map we have created for you. As promised, below we list all party hostels and best hostels in Vienna, as well as sights and our own travel tips.
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Our Insider Tips
As mentioned in the beginning, this guide is an extension of our article “best hostels in Vienna”.
Yet, we have written down more of our best tips for Vienna.
Vienna is best described as a large village. The capital has only two million people, but the city is very spread out, so while walking from point A to point B is possible, it is preferable to take the tram, especially at night
Vienna has no “official” nightlife district, so you’ll find cool bars and clubs scattered throughout the city regardless of neighborhood, making nighttime exploration even more enjoyable!
An introduction to Vienna’s drinking scene can begin in the first district’s Old Jewish Quarter, where several typical city center bars serve as a meeting place for newbie travelers and locals to mingle.
The longer you stay in Vienna, the more you’ll realize that all of the cool, local pubs are hidden away in secluded and narrow corners, where you’ll find the most interesting and party-going locals to explore the city with.
Fitzcarraldo, one of the city’s most noteworthy speakeasies, is hidden behind a vending machine on Neubaugasse 38 Street and only accepts small groups at a time.
After exploring the city’s many dive bars and pubs, make your way to Vienna’s most famous nightclubs, including Flex, Prater Dome, Titanic, and Elektro Gönner. Dress to impress and prepare to spend money because these clubs don’t close until after dawn.
Visitors frequently and unknowingly skip Prater, a public amusement park and home of the Giant Ferris Wheel. When the weather permits, the park, which is located northeast of the city center and about twenty minutes by tram, is also an enjoyable year-round place to drink and hang out.
The LGBTQ+ scene is not lacking in terms of inclusion and nightlife. In Vienna’s 5th and 6th districts, there are numerous LGBTQ-friendly bars and nightclubs.
Felixx Bar is a great place to hang out on the weekends, and the annual Rainbow Ball hosted at the Park Hotel is the city’s largest, gay-friendly gathering for those in the community.
Das DonauTechno, which caters to techno music fans, and Tanzcafe Jenseits, a firey red brothel-turned-bar that offers all-night drinking after other bars close, are two other inclusive and unique bars in Vienna.
Marillenschnaps (shortened to schnapps), Austria’s most popular alcoholic beverage, is an apricot-infused brandy that is typically taken as a shot and slowly drank after meals.
Vienna is also home to many breweries, so if you want to start drinking during the day, check out Ottakringer Brewery and 1516 Brewing Company in Vienna.
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