Best Hostels in Malaga

Introduction

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.

• The Lights Hostel - Overall Best Hostel in Malaga
• Casa Babylon Backpackers - Best Cheap Hostel in Malaga
• Feel Hostels Soho Malaga - Best Party Hostel in Malaga
• Oasis Backpackers' Hostel Malaga -Best Hostel in Malaga for Solo Travellers

The 6 Best Hostels in Malaga

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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General Info on Hostels in Malaga

1. Check out time

Check out time for most hostels in Malaga is 11 am, but at some hostels, the check out time is 10 am. Some hostels offer a late check but for an extra fee. You will have to consult with them while you are there though. Please note that nearly every hostel in Malaga offers Free Luggage storage before or after you check-in or out. But it's also worth double checking this if you require this service.

2. Free breakfast

Only some hostels in Malaga include breakfast in the price. If it is included in the price this saves you on the cost of breakfast.

3. Free WiFi

We all need WiFi when we travel. Every hostel will have wifi but some won't have it in the rooms, they just have it in common areas. My advice is to read some reviews on the WiFi.

4. Guest Kitchen

If the hostel you are staying at has a fully equipped kitchen, you can save money by cooking your own meals. Some hostels in Malaga only have partially equipped kitchens.

5. Costs

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.

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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