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Hostels in Málaga, Spain

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Popular hostels in Málaga

Discover well-known properties in Málaga that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,538 hotels in Málaga and price data was last updated on 25 July 2024. The average price for a hotel in Málaga is €52/night.
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Marques De Larios, 9 - 3d, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Located right on Málaga’s popular Larios Street, Hostal Larios offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and functional air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. La Malagueta Beach is just a 15-minute walk away. Each bright room at Hostal Larios features heating and a sink. All rooms include a free safe. Some offer a private bathroom with a bathtub and toilet, while others have access to shared bathroom facilities. Hostal Larios is situated on a pedestrian street lined with shops, restaurants and bars. It is next to Málaga Port and a 2-minute walk from the cathedral. The Picasso Museum is 500 metres away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2645 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Torregorda, 3, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Offering a roof terrace and balconies with views of La Alameda Principal y Torregorda Street, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi, Lights Out Hostel is located in Málaga City Centre, 300 metres from famous Calle Larios Street. Each room at Lights Out 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 400 metres from both Malaga Cathedral and from Carmen Thyssen Museum. Malaga Airport is 8 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2698 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
C/Cisneros nº7, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
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 Theatre and the Roman amphitheatre 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.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
3089 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Calle Niño de Guevara 8, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Conveniently set in Málaga, The Urban Jungle Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 2.7 km from San Andres Beach, 700 metres from Alcazaba and 500 metres from Museum of Glass and Crystal. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the hostel include La Malagueta Beach, La Caleta Beach and Picasso Museum. The nearest airport is Malaga Airport, 11 km from The Urban Jungle Hostel.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.4
Excellent
795 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
Pasaje Chinitas, 3, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Chinitas Urban Hostel is located in the historic city centre of Malaga. This property is set 30 metres from the famous Marques de Larios Street. The hostel offers beds in air- conditioned and heated rooms, private lockers, and access to shared bathroom facilities, including a shower. Towels are included. Free WiFi is provided. Guests have the option of having breakfast, which is served at La Flor Negra, located 190 metres from the property. Breakfast includes coffee or tea, toast and orange juice. The property offers baggage storage, and a shared terrace with a bar and views of the Cathedral. You can find several restaurants and bars within a 2-minute walk of Chinitas Urban Hostel. Carmen Thyssen Museum is 190 metres away, and Malaga’s Cathedral is 2 minutes away on foot. The famous Malagueta Beach is 1.3 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
1396 reviews
Location
0.1 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Málaga

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Málaga. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 25 July 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Málaga:€52/night
Cheapest price found:€20/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Thursday
€20 - €147
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€24 - €109
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Top-rated Málaga hostels

Browse through properties in Málaga that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 8,538 properties in Málaga and data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
These Málaga properties are among the highest rated by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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Calle Concejal Agustín Moreno, 1, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€27
Avg. per night
Carretera Málaga-Almería, km. 261, Benajarafe, Andalusia, Spain
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€65
Avg. per night
Calle San Juan de Letrán, 9, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€40
Avg. per night
Calle Conde de Las Navas, 1, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
4.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€29
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Calle Vendeja 25, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€30
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Calle Don Juan de Austria, 2, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€32
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Málaga, Spain

Discover affordable stays in Málaga that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Málaga can be found for as low as €17 per night. There is currently one property in Málaga that can be booked for this price. Charming Nerja Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Málaga. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2024
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Málaga. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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Calle Granada 29, Nerja, Andalusia, Spain
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€17
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Plaza Pio XII, 6, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€46
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Santa Marta, 10, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€53
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Octavio Picón, 33, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€54
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Av. Juan Sebastián Elcano 62, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€66
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Málaga

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Calle Juan Such 3, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€71
Avg. per night
Av. Del Sol, 5, Benalmádena, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
18.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€125
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Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
€150
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Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€136
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Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€111
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Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€346
Avg. per night
Calle Nicasio Calle, 3, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€169
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Málaga

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Málaga to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 July 2024.
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Facts about staying in Málaga

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Málaga to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 July 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Málaga?

    €52/night is an average price for a hostel in Málaga throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in December is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Málaga hostels for as low as €20/night. In general, Málaga hostels for €50 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Málaga?

    Based on our data, Residencia Universitaria San José is the best Málaga hostel, with a rating of 6.7/10 from 3,383 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Malaga Airport?

    Balcón del Romeral is the nearest hostel in Málaga to Malaga Airport, at a distance of 6.0 km.

  • What area of Málaga is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood is Centro, with 10% of our users looking to stay in Málaga searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Residencia Universitaria San José is a popular hostel in Centro that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Málaga closest to Plaza de la Merced?

    The most popular hostel in Málaga that’s close to Plaza de la Merced is Residencia Universitaria San José. Just 0.2 km separate Residencia Universitaria San José from Plaza de la Merced, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,383 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Residencia Universitaria San José a score of 6.7/10.

  • Should I stay in a Málaga hostel?

    Staying in a Málaga hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Málaga tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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