Last Updated on 1st August 2022

6 Best Hostels in Malaga

Check out our recommendations for the Best Hostels in Malaga, Spain.

Malaga is Spain's sixth-largest city and is located on the Costa Del Sol. This is an amazing city with its excellent beaches, beautiful architecture. Malaga boasts good weather almost all year round.

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 - Casa Babylon Backpackers  
• Best Party Hostel in Malaga - Feel Hostels Soho Malaga  
• Best Hostel in Malaga for Solo Travellers - Oasis Backpackers Hostel Malaga

General Info on Hostels in Malaga

Here are some things that you might want to consider before booking a hostel in Malaga.

1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. 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.
4. 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 recommendation 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.

Here’s our list of the best hostels in Malaga which includes a detailed description and the amenities of each hostel.

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

Prices

• Dorms from €13.90

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2. Casa Al Sur Terraza

Casa Al Sur Terraza is centrally located in Malaga, making it a great base for exploring the city. They have a beautiful roof-top terrace where you may relax and meet other travellers, as well as 4 bed mixed dorms and private rooms. Casa Al Sur Terraza is one of the best hostels in Malaga for backpackers who are on a tight budget as a bed in a dorm room starts at only €14.00 per night.

Features/Services

Prices

• Dorms from €14.00
• Privates from €32.00

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3. 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

Prices

• Dorms from €16.00
• Privates from €72.00

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4. 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

Prices

• Dorms from €15.00
• Privates from €55.00

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5. Casa Babylon Backpackers

Casa Babylon Backpackers is a laid-back hostel in Malaga's historic centre. The hostel also has a beautiful outdoor terrace that comes with hammocks and guitars. They offer 4, 6 and 8-bed dorm beds as well as private rooms.

Features/Services

Prices

• Dorms from €12.00
• Privates from €32.00

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6. Oasis Backpackers’ Hostel Malaga

Only a 10-minute walk from Málaga Cathedral, Parque de Málaga, the Alcazaba, and CAC Málaga, and a 15-minute walk from the coastline, Oasis Backpackers' Hostel Malaga is very centrally located. There are numerous communal areas and a rooftop patio bar at this hostel. They have mixed dorm rooms with 4, 6, 8, and 10 beds. Oasis Backpackers also offers an 8 female bed dorm which makes it one of the best hostels in Malaga for solo travellers.

Features/Services

Prices

• Dorms from €16.00

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Conclusion

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 Casa Babylon Backpackers because it's very laid down and easy on the pocket.

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