• Oslo ranks as the worst city for partying in Europe, according to a new study that considered nightlife attractions, as well as beer and alcohol prices. 
• Stockholm and Helsinki are the second and third worst party cities in Europe, respectively.
• The best party city in Europe is Porto, with a score of 88.45 out of 100.

New research has revealed the worst party cities in Europe, with Dublin, Ireland, ranking 19th.

The study, conducted by online casino No Deposit Friend, scored 87 European cities out of 100 based on four factors that might influence how good they are for partying. These factors were the number and average rating of nightlife attractions, including bars and clubs, according to TripAdvisor, and the average price of a pint of beer and a bottle of wine according to Numbeo.

Oslo, Norway, was revealed as the worst city for nightlife in Europe, with an index score of 12.16 out of 100. The city has a nightlife attraction count of just 96, which equates to 17 attractions per 100,000 residents, while the average cost of a beer will set you back €8.11, and a bottle of wine costs a whopping €11.79. The city’s nightlife attractions scored a 3.84 out of 5 on average according to Tripadvisor.

The second best party city is Stockholm, Sweden, with an index score of 21.90 out of 100. Stockholm has a count of just 50 nightlife attractions. The average cost of a beer here is €5.62, with a bottle of wine costing €8.99. The average score for nightlife attractions is 3.77 out of 5, on average.

Following in third is Helsinki, Finland, with an index score of 21.97 out of 100. This city has a total of 79 nightlife attractions, with a bottle of beer costing €6.76, and a bottle of wine costing €11.84. The city has received a score of 4.21 out of 5 for its nightlife attractions.

Zurich, Switzerland, is fourth with a score of 31.35 out of 100. It houses 118 nightlife attractions, including bars and clubs, with a pint of beer costing €7.01, and wine costing €10.51. The nightlife attractions for this city scored 4.04out of 5 on average.

In fifth, Lyon, France, has a score of 35.44 out of 100. It has 78 nightlife attractions for those wanting to visit the city, with a beer costing €5.92 and a bottle of wine costing €6.13. This city has a score of 3.84 out of 5 for its nightlife attractions.

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 At the other end of the scale, the best city for nightlife in Europe is Porto, Portugal, with an index score of 88.45. Porto has a high score of 4.66 out of 5 for its nightlife attractions, where buying a bottle of beer will cost you just €2.11 and a bottle of wine costing €3.38 on average.

Prague, Czech Republic ranks as Europe’s second best party city with a score of 80.57, while Lisbon, Portugal, ranked third best with a score of 78.73.

Speaking on the findings, Steven Ellis from No Deposit Friend said:  

“Exploring which city is the best for nightlife in Europe is interesting because it reveals insights about cultural diversity, economic vitality, social trends, and urban dynamics.

“Many European cities blend historical settings with contemporary nightlife, like partying in centuries-old buildings in Prague or amidst ancient ruins in Athens, offering a unique juxtaposition of the old and the new.

“Nightlife is a significant draw for tourists, contributing to the local economy. Cities with renowned nightlife, such as Barcelona and Amsterdam, see substantial income from visitors seeking these experiences. Not only this, but a bustling nightlife can indicate a city’s quality of life, showing that residents and visitors feel safe and engaged in social activities during the evening hours.”