Old Town, Lagos
Rising Cock Party Hostel
Lagos's long-running party hostel, open since 2004 in the old town, with a free pub crawl every night and a crepe breakfast included.
By Portugal Best Hostels · Rating and prices checked
Photo: Rising Cock Party Hostel
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town
- Lagos
- Dorms from
- €26.60
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostelworld
- 9.2/10
- checked 6 Oct 2026
- Hostel type
- Party, Social
- Advertises its own nights out
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Our verdict
This is the hostel to pick if going out every night is the point of your Lagos trip: the pub crawl is free and nightly, and breakfast is included. It is dorms only and built around partying, so sleep and privacy come second. It also closes from mid-November to March.
Who it suits
Good for
- Solo travellers who want a ready-made group to go out with
- Short party-focused stays
- Travellers who want breakfast included
Not for
- Light sleepers
- Anyone who needs a private room
- Winter trips (closed mid-November to March)
Price and rating above checked 6 Oct 2026; your dates may differ.
Rooms and prices
| Room | Lowest price per night |
|---|---|
| Dorm bed | €26.60 |
Hostelworld's lowest rate, checked 6 Oct 2026. City tax, where charged, is extra, and prices change with your dates.
What stands out
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Free pub crawl every night
Guests meet in the common room for drinking games, then head out on the hostel's free pub crawl.
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Breakfast included
Crepes and 'tika tika' lemon tea are served every morning from 9 to 11am.
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Seasonal opening
The hostel is open from 1 March until mid-November and closes for the winter.
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Running since 2004
Two Portuguese-American brothers opened it in 2004; it calls itself Portugal's first party hostel.
Facilities
- Free breakfast (crepes and lemon tea)
- Free nightly pub crawl
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor terrace
- Lounge
- Cable TV
- Free street parking nearby
Location
Travessa do Forno 14, Lagos, Portugal · Old Town
Nearby alternatives
The 2 closest hostels we cover in Lagos, compared with Rising Cock Party Hostel.
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Rising Cock Party Hostel (this hostel)
Old Town · Party, Social
9.2/10
from €26.60
- Top City Hostel & Suites
Old Town (inside the city walls) · 0.2 km away · Party, Social
9.3/10
from €33.32
- Olive Hostel Lagos
Old Town · 0.2 km away · Quiet
9.3/10
from €26
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Ratings and prices are each hostel's Hostelworld figures on the date shown on its page.
FAQ
Is Rising Cock open all year?
No. Its own FAQ says it is open 24/7 from 1 March until mid-November and closed during the winter.
Does Rising Cock have private rooms?
No. Hostelworld listed no private rooms on 6 Oct 2026, only dorm beds. The largest room sleeps twelve.
Is the pub crawl really free?
The hostel advertises a free pub crawl every night, starting with drinking games in the common room.
Can I do laundry there?
Not on site. The hostel says there is a laundromat and a wash-and-fold laundry service two minutes' walk away.
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How we checked this page
Portugal Best Hostels compiled this page from the hostel's own website and its Hostelworld listing, checked on . The rating is Hostelworld's guest score, not ours, and the prices are its lowest advertised rates.