Malaga is Spain's sixth-largest city and is located on the Costa Del Sol. This is an amazing city with excellent beaches and beautiful architecture. Malaga boasts good weather almost all year round. Our guide to the best hostels in Malaga will help you choose a hostel that best suits your needs during your stay in Malaga.
Quick Overview of the best hostels in Malaga
Here’s an overview by category of the awesome hostels mentioned in this article. Scroll down to see a full description (and images) of each recommended hostel.
- Overall Best Hostel in Malaga - The Lights Hostel
- Best Cheap Hostel in Malaga - Feel Hostels City Center
- Best Party Hostel in Malaga - Feel Hostels Soho Malaga
General Info on Hostels in Malaga
Here are some things that you might want to consider before booking a hostel in Malaga.
- Price - In bed in a dorm room starts at €10 per night (normally large dorm rooms), but expect to pay €15 per night in a medium-sized dorm room (8 to 10 beds). Prices at the weekend tend to be 20% to 40% higher as there is greater demand.
- Location - Malaga is a medium-sized city but it's best to stay in a central location close to the top sights and nightlife. (All hostels listed below are in central locations.)
- Amenities/Services -Every hostel in Malaga provides free Wi-Fi, and a few include breakfast in the price, but if you require more specialized services, do your research to find the hostel that best matches your requirements.
- Staff - The majority of Malaga hostels have excellent staff. They are usually very friendly and will give you wonderful recommendations for restaurants, bars, and clubs, among other things. However, my advice is to read reviews to ensure that the hostel you select has friendly and helpful employees, as rude or unhelpful staff might ruin your hostel experience.
The 4 Best Hostels in Malaga
1. The Lights Hostel
The Lights Hostel is located in the heart of Malaga, in a historic structure. The hostel's most notable feature is its lovely rooftop terrace, where you can unwind with a beverage after a long day of sightseeing. They offer 6-bed female dorms ideal for the female solo traveller, 6 bed mixed dorms, 8 bed mixed dorms and 10 bed mixed dorms. The Lights Hostel is easily one of the best hostels in Malaga.
Features/Services
- Cheap buffet breakfast
- Free Sangria every evening
- On-site Bar
- Free map
- Common room and outdoor terrace
- Free Wi-fi throughout the entire building
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- Free use of a hairdryer
- Each dorm bed has its own reading light, a curtain and a power socket.
- Free bed linen
- Modern key card entry for your security
Prices
- Dorms from €13.90
2. Feel Hostels Soho Malaga
Feel Hostels Soho Malaga is well situated in the heart of Malaga, near to the port. They include mixed dorms with 4 and 6 beds as well as private room alternatives. Feel Hostels Soho is one of the best party hostels in Malaga.
Features/Services
- Free City Maps
- Common Room
- Free Wifi
- Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Air Conditioning
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor Terrace
- Laundry Facilities
- Bicycle Hire
- 24/7 Reception
- Bar & Restaurant
Prices
- Dorms from €15.00
- Privates from €55.00
3. Feel Hostels City Center
Feel Hostels City Center is located bang in the centre of Malaga and it is very close to a lot of the major tourist attractions such as the Picasso Museum (170 m) and Malaga Cathedral (200 m). This hostel is ideal for budget backpackers who are looking for a more traditional hostel with a laid-back atmosphere. This hostel is a good option for Digital Nomads. I worked in the Common room beside the reception. The Wifi is not super fast but it is adequate.
The dorm rooms are very clean and have an en-suite bathroom. All rooms are key-card access only. Each dorm bed comes with its own shelf where you can put some personal items.
Features/Services
- Cheap breakfast (2.50 Euros)
- Excellent and informative staff
- 24-hour reception
- Common rooms and an outdoor terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry service
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- All rooms are key-card access only
Prices
- Dorms from €15.70
- Privates from €42.00
4. Alcazaba Premium Hostel
Alcazaba Premium Hostel is about 180 meters from the Picasso Museum in Malaga's historic centre. The main highlights of this hostel are its ultra-cool onsite restaurant & bar and its even more impressive rooftop terrace. They offer 6 female & mixed dorms, 8 female & mixed dorms and 10 female & mixed dorms. Alcazaba Premium also offers a variety of private rooms.
Features/Services
- All linen included
- Free city maps
- Security lockers
- Free Wifi
- Key card access only
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor terrace
- Bedside lamp
- Luggage storage
- 24/7 reception
- On-site restaurant & bar
Prices
- Dorms from €16.00
- Privates from €72.00
Final Thoughts on the Best Hostels in Malaga
I hope that this list of the best hostels in Malaga helps you in selecting a hostel that best meets your needs during your visit to Malaga. Although the overall standard of hostels in Malaga is high, there are still those that are poor or substandard. Hopefully, this list will help you in avoiding substandard and mediocre hostels, ensuring that you have a pleasant stay in Malaga. My favourite hostel in Malaga is Feel Hostels City Center because it's very laid down and easy on the pocket.
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