London The club Mass

Info www.mass-club.com

London has many overpriced and oversubscribed fashionista clubs, but to get away from the hipster hype, head to Mass. This converted church is Brixton’s house of rave-worship, with room for 1,500 people. Don’t miss DMZ – the world’s most important
dubstep night. Stay local, avoiding the silly central London prices and an even sillier taxi fare. Boutique-style Pasha Hotel, with its Turkish hammam and Kazakh cuisine, is putting south-east London on the cool tourist map.

Stay at Pasha Hotel (+44 207 277 2228, www.hotelpasha.com)

New York The club APT

Info www.aptnyc.com

New York is primarily a bar city, but the cultural capital of the USA has thousands of clubs beneath its skyscrapers. Apartment-themed club APT, with its sleek basement bar and cosier street-level room, is one of the best places in the city for hearing the sound of the underground: from the techno of Carl Craig to Zulu Nation-founder Afrika Bambaataa. For kipping down, head to the Bryant Park, at a fantastic location on West 40th Street. Many rooms have terrific views of the park and all are modern and spotlessly clean.

Stay at Bryant Park hotel (+1 212 869 0100, www.bryantparkhotel.com)

São Paulo The club Manga Rosa

Info www.obaoba.com.br/manga-rosa

A world away from the derivative pop, rock and R&B of São Paulo’s more commercial clubs, the DJs here play progressive house, techno and other electronic music to a young, beautiful crowd who are always up for a good time. Considered one of South America’s best hotels, the Emiliano is the only accommodation option if you’re not on a budget, with an elegant spa and delicious food. If you’re on a budget… go to Rio.

Stay at Emilliano (+55 113 068 4399, www.emiliano.com.br)