Last Updated on 10th September 2021

6 Best Hostels in Malaga

Check out our picks 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 offers free Wi-Fi and a few hostels include breakfast in the price, but if you want more specific services be sure to do your research to find the hostel that best meets your needs.
4. Staff - Most hostels in Malaga have excellent staff. They are normally very friendly and will give you some great tips on restaurants, bars and clubs etc. But my advice is to read reviews to make sure the hostel you choose has friendly and helpful staff because rude or unhelpful staff could 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 set in a historical building right in the centre of Malaga. Their standout feature of the hostel is its beautiful rooftop terrace where you can relax and have a beer 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 located in the centre of Malaga, making it an ideal location to explore the sights of Malaga. They have a glorious roof-top terrace on which to chill out and meet fellow travellers and they offer 4 bed mixed dorms as well some 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 located in the Malaga's historic centre just 180 meters from the Picasso Museum. The main highlights of this hostel are its ultra-cool onsite restaurant & bar and it's 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 located in the centre of Malaga and also very close to the port. They offer 4 and 6 bed mixed dorms and a variety of private room options. Feel Hostels Soho is one of the best hostels in Malaga for party-goers.

Features/Services

Prices

• Dorms from €15.00
• Privates from €55.00

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5. Casa Babylon Backpackers

Casa Babylon Backpackers is a very laid back hostel located in the centre of Malaga. 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

Oasis Backpackers' Hostel Malaga is also centrally located, only a 10-minute walk to Málaga Cathedral, Parque de Málaga, the Alcazaba and CAC Málaga and only a 15-minute walk to the beach. This hostel has many common areas and a rooftop terrace bar. They offer 4, 6, 8, and 10 bed mixed dorm rooms. Oasis Backpackers also offers an 8 female bed dorm which making 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 this list of the best hostels in Malaga helps you pick a hostel that best suits your needs during your stay in Malaga. In general, the overall standard of hostels in Malaga is good but there are still some bad and mediocre ones. Hopefully, this list will help you avoid bad and mediocre hostels to ensure you enjoy your 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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