What are the Party Hostels in Kiev like?

  • Best Party Hostels in Kiev: DREAM House hostel Kiev; Kiev Central Station Hostel
  • Party hostels style: Fun and Social hostels
  • Craziness level: not too crazy
  • Parties on-site: On-site bar and parties
  • Pub Crawls: yes

Best Area to Stay in Kiev for Nightlife

The best area to stay in for unforgettable nightlife is the City Centre. Kreshyatik street is well known around the whole country, not only in Kiev. So the best area to stay is near Kreshyatik, considering the fact that it is one of the best party areas. A lot of bars and clubs are concentrated in the centre. Moreover, the location is perfect for the day life and it is close to the tourist attractions.

  • 📍Best Party Hostel in City Centre: - Veselka

Nightlife in Kiev

Kiev is the epicentre of Ukraine’s party scene and students’ nightlife. The parties in Kiev knows to be pretty wild, no matter the season and part of the year. Ukrainians like to go out and drink, and they can bear more alcohol than most of the other European nations. And if you want to party like a local, don’t miss to try famous Ukraine’s pepper vodka known as the Horilka.

Basic information about nightlife in Kiev:

  • Pubs and clubs closing times:
    • Bars and pubs: Monday to Thursday until 00:00am – Weekends at 02:00am
    • Clubs: Monday to Thursday until 05:00am – Weekends at 06:00am
  • Average cover charge for clubs: from free to 10€ (not incl. drink)
  • Average price of pint of beer: 1€
  • Famous neighbourhoods for partying: Khreschatyk Street (City Centre), Arena district
  • Famous events or parties: Atlas Weekend festival - 1 st weekend of July

Party areas in Kiev

Party in Kiev City Centre

Khreschatyk Street is the very heart of Kiev, where you can find lots of vibrant bars and local restaurants. The area is the most visited part of the city, always crowded with people. All the party places are located close to each other, and you can explore the vibrant party scene without using a car or public transport.

Chateau Robert Doms is hosting live music performances and local bands every weekend. The place is very popular among the students and has a wide choice of local and international beers and whiskeys.

Party in Arena district

The area turned into a party zone in the last couple of years, and it keeps growing constantly. Here, you can find any type of entertainment you like, from lounges with a laid-back atmosphere, Irish pubs, local bars, electric discos, and extravagant casinos.

SkyBar is one of the best party places in the city. The club is also a restaurant with amazing views, which turns into a wild nightlife spot when the sun goes down. Porter Pub and Alchemist Bar are also very popular, highly recommended for true beer lovers.

Party in Podil

Podil has a reputation of a chilled area, much more relaxed comparing to the City Centre and Arena district. Even though the nightlife is not that wild, the area has cool bars and restaurants, where you can enjoy great beer and wine.

Che Guevara is one of the most popular places in this part of the city. The bar has a wide selection of beers, cocktails, and delicious food. Fridays and Saturdays are the best days to visit when the bar is hosting live music events.

Dress codes & age restrictions

The clubs and bars in Kiev have some basic rules when it comes to a dress code. Most of the places don’t approve sneakers, flip flops and shorts. You don’t have to bother too much about your outfit, but you should at least pretend like you did some effort. Smart casual look, trendy and stylish outfit will definitely get you into every club and bar.

Exclusive bars and clubs are welcoming the guests older than 18 or 21 years. However, most of the other party places in the city allow the entrance for people aged 16 and above.