Best Hostels in Malaga

Just 328 feet from Málaga’s Maria Zambrano Train Station, Hostal la Hispanidad offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV, free Wi-Fi, heating and a private bathroom. Málaga Port is about 0.6 mi away, while the Picasso Museum is about 1.2 mi away. A good range of bars and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk. Reception at Hostal la Hispanidad is open 24 hours a day and offers a luggage storage service. Malaga Train Station is located directly in front of the hostel and there is a regular train to the airport every 30 minutes.

- "50/100 because of the keys" - "Good location but very noisy"

Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Calle Larios
This smoke-free hostal features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Residencia Universitaria Resa Málaga Centro offers 140 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "Rooms are very clean and modern. Air conditioning works brilliantly, perfect for a budget place to stay for a few nights if you’re out and about. Would recommend going on the 1st floor as ground floor rooms just look out onto the alleyways so people can see in." - "Great place to stay. Find behind the Ibis. Good value, well connected and good price. No room service but that wasn’t critical. " - "Very convenient for the city centre. Friendly staff. Budget friendly. Good WiFi. "

The Albergue Inturjoven Málaga is located around 1.2 mi from the center of Málaga and also from the Alcazaba Church. This hostel features rooms with private bathrooms, a garden and terrace. Rooms at the Inturjoven Málaga are bright and simply decorated. Low-cost Wi-Fi access is available in each room. The Albergue’s restaurant offers a range of buffet cuisine, including characteristic Malagan dishes. There are also vending machines selling drinks and snacks. The hostel offers luggage storage and is ideally located for visiting Málaga’s sights. The Picasso Museum is approximately 1.2 mi from the Inturjoven and Málaga Cathedral is a 25-minute walk away. The nearest beach is around 1.6 mi from the hostel.

Guest Services • Wheelchair Accessible • Laundry • View • Fireplace/Heating • Child Friendly • Breakfast • Accessibility • Restaurant • Internet • Balcony/Terrace • Security/Safety

Hostel with a coffee shop, 3-minute walk to Calle Larios
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
TOC Hostel Málaga offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Excellent place. " - "Super!" - "This was my second time visiting this fabulous hostel in recent months and this time I brought a friend along. She, too, gave this a 5 star rating as far as Hostel stays go and we, both, enjoyed our 2 night stay and generous breakfasts. Thank God for arranging bottom bunks ahead of time for these gracefully aging women!" - "The family vibe and smiling faces is jay about the best you will ever get. I recommend for anybody looking to travel solo to lodge here. The drinks, food and mini games are very good too"

Attractively set in the center of Málaga, Coeo Pod Hostel - Part of COEO Experience has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 4-minute walk from Museum of Glass and Crystal, 0.4 miles from Jorge Rando Museum and a 9-minute walk from Malaga Park. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 17-minute walk from La Malagueta Beach. The hostel offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near Coeo Pod Hostel - Part of COEO Experience include La Caleta Beach, Picasso Museum and Alcazaba. Malaga Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

- "Great pod, clean, friendly, value for money" - "Hotel-quality hostel" - "AMAZING!" - "Great location" - "recommend for solo travelers" - "Clean, comfortable , in the right location and great value" - "Cool" - "Comfortable stay in perfect location" - "Enjoyable" - "Good!" - "Great affordable option in the center of Malaga" - "I like having my private space. It’s tiny but… it works! (That’s what he said lol)"

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 6-minute walk to Port of Malaga
Along with a bar/lounge, this hostel has a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Feel Hostels Soho Malaga offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great hostel. I’ve stayed here many times" - "Good hostel for the money you pay, but they need to make some improvements in the rooms" - "A basic, no frills hotel, does the job fine as long as you're happy with that" - "Nice and simple rooms." - "Cheap and cheerful. Friendly night porter on arrival" - "to be an hostel was nice, but if i can say something, i would put some tends to cover the bed, i know that in hostels there is few privacy but this i think would be nice anyway my stay was nice and comfortable "

Located conveniently in the center of Málaga, Malaga Stop Hostel AB has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 18-minute walk from Alcazaba, 0.9 miles from Malaga Train Station and a 18-minute walk from Malaga Park. The property provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with an electric tea pot. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Malaga Stop Hostel AB include Jorge Rando Museum, Picasso Museum and Museum of Glass and Crystal. Malaga Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

- "The best hostel in Malaga" - "A great start to settle in as a first time visitor" - "Sweetest staff and community to exchange in kitchen" - "Good value for a private room." - "Very good." - "Totally recommended for solo travlers" - "i will visit again" - "Suitable stopover before flying home."

Hostal with a bar, 7-minute walk to Port of Malaga
This smoke-free hostal features a bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.
The Lights City Rooms offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Brilliant" - "It’s a Gem! I appreciate everything. It was clean, accessible, everything working well, I will stay there again. Sylvia is Amazing." - "Second stay at this place. Love the location and love the rooms with the cute balconies. Definitely recommend." - "Great location and service was quick " - "Perfect location! Perfect place! " - "Location is the best. " - "Location and friendly staff" - "At first, I was put off because I had to check in in the hostel area. I was concerned that I wasn’t going to get the room that I paid for however they manage a hotel next-door and the room was extremely clean, very well located and included a refrigerator, kettle to make coffee, free instant coffee packets, and a lovely little balcony. They also left two free bottles of water and lent me a beach towel and umbrella for the day without charge. Breakfast was nothing to ride home about, but it was only three euros Overall, I would recommend the hotel "

Hostal Vidamia is located in central Málaga, within 7 minutes’ walk of Málaga Cathedral and the Picasso Museum. Set in a restored 19th-century building, it offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The air-conditioned rooms at the Vidamia feature white wooden floors and smart, minimalist décor. Each one comes with a private bathroom. Staff can provide information about what the Costa del Sol has to offer. Cervantes Theater and the Roman amphitheater are within 10 minutes’ walk. The popular shopping street of Calle Larios is located just 3 minutes’ away. La Malagueta Beach and the bullring are 20 minutes’ walk from the guest house. You can also walk to the train station in around 20 minutes.

- "Good location close to restaurants and cafes" - "Central, quiet, value for money" - "Perfect for 2-3 days stay in the center of Malga" - "Great for a short stay" - "Nice hostel in the city" - "Perfect value/cost ratio for a stay in Malaga centre" - "Great place to explore from" - "Super" - "It was okey but can be cleaner"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 3-minute walk to Picasso Museum Malaga
This smoke-free hostel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free WiFi in public areas.
Coeo Pod Hostel Beatas offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Málaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Everything was great!" - "Good location, staff were so helpful. They’ve build this Individual rooms and was very comfortably. Highly recommended! " - "Loved my stay here. The whole hostel is Clean and super friendly stuff. It’s central and easy access to transport. Absolutely recommended. Definitely I am going to stay here next time I come to Malaga. It was my first time in hostel & in Malaga as well. Worth it." - "A nice pod hostel where you can get your own space to secure your belongs while out exploring the city. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. "

Offering a roof terrace and balconies with views of Torregorda Street, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi, The Lights Hostel is located in Málaga City Center, 984 feet from famous Calle Larios Street. Each room at The Lights Hostel is air-conditioned, and include bed linen. Most of them have a balcony with views over the city, from where you can enjoy the different festivals throughout the year. There are single-sex shared shower rooms and toilets on each floor. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a snack bar. The hostel is 1312 feet from both Malaga Cathedral and from Carmen Thyssen Museum. Malaga Airport is 5 mi away, by train, the closest station is only 1969 ft away (Malaga Centro Alameda). The beach is only 0.6 mi away.

- "Love it so much" - "Was very nice, mainly cause met some amazing people and had a great time." - "An amazing experience in a an amazing place." - "Recommended."

Mediterranean hostel in Málaga
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine are onsite.
Málaga Stop Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Well designed and maintained.Good location.Friendly staff." - "We stayed here for four nights, the staff was friendly and welcoming, hostel had a kitchen area. We had a six-person room for three people and our own private bathroom would definitely stay here again. The hostel was within walking distance of plenty. Restaurants and activities easily accessible by public transportation as well." - "Everything you would expect from a hostel. Quick to check in. Room was basing for everything you needed was there so no issues at all. Kitchen and bathroom well maintained and clean. Would come back in the future."

Located 328 feet from Picasso house in central Málaga, Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel offers front desk services, free luggage storage and free safe. The hostel features a furnished rooftop terrace. Rooms at Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel all include private bathroom with shower. The all have air conditioning, toiletries and towels included. There is a restaurant and snack bar downstairs where you can have something to eat during the day. There are also free city maps, as well as free WiFi in all areas. A great range of bars can be found nearby, as well as Marques de Larios Street with its several shops. From Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel you’re within 5 minutes’ walk of the Plaza la Merced, the Alcazaba, and Gibralfaro Castle.

- "I strongly recommend this place for a stay in Malaga, perfectly located in the heart of the city, the stuff is really ni" - "Super comfortable and close to the center" - "Excellent" - "Great location" - "Great for short stops, or solo travelers" - "Enjoyed being so close to all the attractions.." - "Enjoyable" - "Great location - comfortable room - Awesome stay here!" - "Tiny but central" - "Nice staff but noisy neighbourhood."

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Picasso Museum Malaga
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area.
Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Málaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Excellent stay!" - "This was a last minute late night booking and I was so pleased with the rate and the double room for 3 nights. The room was at the top of the building with en-suite and large terrace. It was very peaceful despite being a few steps away from a beautiful and busy square with lots of restaurants and shops. The hostel had a cafe which had affordable and delicious breakfasts and staff were always pleasant and helpful. I would go back."

Well located in the center of Málaga, Residencia Universitaria Resa Málaga Centro provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Private parking is available on site. At the hostel, rooms come with a desk. At Residencia Universitaria Resa Málaga Centro, each room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Malaga Train Station, Jorge Rando Museum and Picasso Museum. Malaga Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "Good value!" - "Great value for money" - "Nice and reasonable place to stay in a very vibrant city"

Mediterranean Málaga hostel in Málaga Centro with a rooftop terrace
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Chinitas Urban Hostel offers 8 shared accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Málaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I loved the location of this hostel! Right in the middle of everything also the terrace is very beautiful!" - "The Hostel was decent clean. The price-accomodation value ratio was very good. The location was really central and easx to aproach. Friendly people and the terrace a wonderful place to have a drink in the afternoon." - "The hostel was brilliant with it being right in the center of Malaga. The staff were excellent and the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities were brilliant. I would recommend anyone to stay in this hostel."

Ideally set in the center of Málaga, Terraza del Limonar has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 2-minute walk from La Caleta Beach, 600 yards from La Malagueta Beach and one mile from Baños del Carmen Beach. Guests can enjoy sea views. All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Rooms come with a coffee machine, while some rooms have a terrace and others also feature city views. The rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near Terraza del Limonar include Gibralfaro Viewpoint, Alcazaba and Picasso Museum. Malaga Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

- "I'll be coming back! :)" - "Excellent Good vibes 🏖💙" - "Nice" - "it was fine" - "My stay here was good other than the mishap with my top" - "h0stel close 2 beach"

Hostal in Málaga, steps from Picasso Museum Malaga
This smoke-free hostal features free WiFi in public areas.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Catherdral Rooms offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. 29-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Great! Place " - "The place is located at the heart of the old city, near the cathedral. Very clean. Note that the bathroom is shared with other rooms. " - "Great stay" - "Great place for long or short stays. The staff is helpful and friendly " - "Clean, good place" - "The studio is simple in some ways but it was very clean, right in the centre, and great value for money. Would use again." - "Great little place, booked at very short notice, the location is fantastic, 2 floors up from the cathedral gardens, literally in the middle of everything, a fantastic view of the cathedral. The room is a little basic, no headboard, no duvet, 1 toilet roll but we were very happy with a stay and had everything we needed. Thanks to Bonnie for looking after our bags too! "

Málaga Hostel is located in Málaga’s Pedregalejo district, just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. It offers smart, air-conditioned private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi, individual lockers and a balcony. The guest house has a roof terrace with views over the city. There are also common lounge areas with a TV, DVD player and board games. Other shared facilities include a modern kitchen and laundry room. With easy access to the A7 Motorway, Málaga Hostel is 25 minutes’ drive from the airport and 8 minutes’ drive from the city center. El Candado Golf Course is a 7-minute drive away.

- "Great accommodation in every aspect!" - "It is nice i aleays come back" - "A great hostel, with helpful staff, located close to the beach." - "Its a nice place and for fills what you need."

Sandy fun near Banos del Carmen Beach and El Candado Golf Course
This smoke-free hostal features a microwave in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Hostal Moscatel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Perfect little hotel. Great big comfortable bed. Perfect location to go to the beach in 5 minutes wonderful local restaurants with great and very cheap seafood. 10 minutes on the bus to central Malaga. I will be going back and highly recommended " - "Really love the hotel and the area" - "Lovely little hotel in a great area" - "Lovely as ever. 4 stays this year" - "Small but clean accommodation and could come and go as you please.. Ideal base to get to facilities in the area and beyond. "